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 a scart cable without '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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Menu bar 1 ................................................................................................................................

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Temporary feedback icons ........................................................................................................

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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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Subtitles .....................................................................................................................................

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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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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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Erasing chapter markers ...........................................................................................................

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General information ...................................................................................................................

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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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Problem solving for programmed recordings .............................................................................

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Picture settings ..........................................................................................................................

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Parental level control (DVD video only) ....................................................................................

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Activating / deactivating parental level control ..........................................................................

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Changing the country ................................................................................................................

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Changing the PIN code .............................................................................................................

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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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TV/DVD

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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
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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
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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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DIGITAL AUDIO
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OPTICAL AUDIO
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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
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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

CD
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

EXT

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 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
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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
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For experts

Here I'll be telling you
which functions you'll
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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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What can DVD+RW do?

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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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Your Humax DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs
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• Existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.

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• Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players
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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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• Few discs may not be playable or recordable depending on the disc manufacturer.

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DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable)

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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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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
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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
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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
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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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'Aim' correctly

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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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The remote control unit is easily damaged by mechnical stress such as pressure and
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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What is a scart cable?

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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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Connecting with a scart cable and
'Easy Link'

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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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Have the following cables ready:

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an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special (full) scart cable (3, suitable
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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.

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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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8. After the data transfer has been completed, the following appears on the screen:
'EasyLink loading complete'.

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* 'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' appears on my TV screen for
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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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5. When all information is correct, save by pressing OK.

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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

4. Confirm with OK.

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6. Confirm with OK.

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Connecting with a scart cable without
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Have the following cables ready:

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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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Select 'VCR' as the source for this 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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6. If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the
programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following
picture:

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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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• If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket
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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Have the following cables ready:

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an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), an S-Video (SVHS) cable (3), 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 a S-Video (SVHS) cable into the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket at the back
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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Connecting with video (CVBS) cable

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Have the following cables ready:

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an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, supplied,
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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Connecting additional devices to the
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You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to
the EXT 2 AUX I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD
recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O
scart socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if
the DVD recorder is switched off.

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The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the
EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.

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Connecting additional video recorders

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You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX I/O socket. If you have an SVHS video
recorder you can additionally use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the OUT L AUDIO R
sockets.

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Please note:

Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you
will see the message 'NO COPY' on the DVD recorder's display.

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* When copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder
shows 'NO SIG'.

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signal if this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant
standards.

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* When I copy DVD video discs or pre-recorded video cassettes
the picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies

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been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine the
recording on a DVD+R(W) is faulty. This interference is
unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.

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To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located
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If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV input of the DVD recorder to the
appropriate DV output on the camcorder.

Very good Picture Quality

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If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to
the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder.

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You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio
output on the camcorder.

Good Picture Quality

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If you have a camcorder that only has a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS), connect
the VIDEO input on the DVD recorder to the appropriate output on the camcorder. You must
also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the
camcorder.

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Connecting audio devices to the
analogue audio sockets

Two analogue audio sockets OUT L AUDIO R (audio signal output left/right) are located at the
back of the DVD recorder.

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The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the
EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.

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These can be used to connect the following:

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amplifier?

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'Phono' input is designed only for outputs without preamplifiers. Do not
use 'Phono' input to connect the audio output of the DVD recorder.

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At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL / OPTICAL
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These can be used to connect the following:

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Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You
will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least
one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital
and DTS). Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find
out which audio formats it supports.

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The receiver is not compatible with the digital audio format of the DVD
recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the status
window when you switch to another language. Playback in six-channel
digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital
multi-channel sound decoder.

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Initial installation

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After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as
described in the previous chapter, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation.
The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

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Aim correctly with the remote control

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In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first
time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.

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Connecting additional devices

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If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to
the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will
recognise it and save it.

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Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have
only connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial
installation. This is necessary so that the basic settings are stored
correctly. Once initial installation is complete you can use the DVD
recorder as normal.

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1. Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing or .

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The multi-language on-screen menu takes the confusion out of using
your new DVD Recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on
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The DVD will play the sound in the language you select, provided this
language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the
first language on the DVD will be used instead. The DVD Video Disc
menu, if available, will also be displayed in the language you select.

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6. Confirm with OK.

7. Select the desired screen format position using or . These settings will only be used
if you insert a DVD that contains this information.

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borders at the top and bottom of the screen.

'4:3 panscan' for a full-height picture with cropped edges.
'16:9' for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio

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8. Confirm with OK.

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10. Confirm with OK.

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press OK.

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• Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the stored TV
channel on the TV set? If not, check the cable connection from the
aerial (aerial socket) to the DVD recorder and to the TV set.

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• Please have patience. The DVD recorder searches the entire
frequency range in order to find and store the largest possible
number of TV channels. It is possible that the TV channels in your
country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this
range is reached during the search, the DVD recorder will find the
TV channels.

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desired, start the automatic channel search see section 'Automatic
TV channel search (Autoinstall)'.

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13. When AUTOINSTALL is complete, 'Autoinstall complete' will briefly appear on the TV
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The initial installation is now complete.

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Check the date and time. Please read 'Setting the time and date' in this chapter.

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Satellite receiver

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If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on
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TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX I/O) are received
on the DVD recorder on programme number 'EXT2'.

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If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

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Optionally, after pressing MONITOR to switch to the internal tuner, you can jump into 'EXT1'
by pressing '0'. Now select programme number 'EXT2' by pressing CHANNEL

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Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased
or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The
following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want
to watch.

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If your TV set supports 'Easy Link' the decoder must be assigned to the
relevant TV channel on the TV set (see the operating instructions for
your TV set). Settings cannot then be made in this menu.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Use the CHANNEL and CHANNEL buttons on the DVD recorder or the number
buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel for which you want to use the
decoder. If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

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4. Press the SYSTEM button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of
the screen.

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6. Select line 'Installation' using or and confirm with .

7. Select line 'Manual search' using or and confirm with .

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8. Select line 'Decoder' using or .

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9. Select function 'On' with or .

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Select 'Off' (decoder off) on the TV screen in the line 'Decoder' using

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Manual TV channel search

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In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during
initial installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV
channels manually.

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Manual search with EasyLink

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With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will automatically download the TV
channels stored on the TV set. This is why some lines have no
function. To store new TV channels, they must first be stored on the TV
set. The information will then be transferred to the DVD recorder
automatically.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

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4. Select ' ' using or .

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5. Select 'Installation' using or and confirm with .

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6. Select 'Manual search' using or and confirm with .

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What is hidden behind the settings?

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'Freq.':**Display/entry of frequencies
'CH':

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'S-CH': Display/entry of special channels

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What is a special channel?

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TV signals are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges.
These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel
is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified
as special channels (hyperband channels).

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8. In 'Entry/search', enter the frequency or channel of the TV station using the number
buttons 0..9.

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1. In 'TV channel name', press .

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2. Select the desired symbol position using or .

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3. Change the symbol at the symbol position with or .

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4. Select the next symbol position in the same way.

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5. Keep pressing until the cursor disappears.

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NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can
transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels.
However, if reception is poor and the sound distorted you can turn off
NICAM. In 'NICAM', select 'Off' using

or .

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How can I improve the automatic process for storing channels?

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To change the automatic process for storing channels (fine tuning),
select 'Fine tuning'.

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Using or you can try to fine-tune the TV channel manually.

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10. Press OK to store the TV channel.

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11. To search for other TV channels, begin again at .

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Automatic TV channel search
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During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel
assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the
stored TV channels with the new ones.

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What does Easy Link do?

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With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the
TV set. These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this
function to start the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press the SYSTEM button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of
the screen.

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4. Select ' ' using or .

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5. Select line 'Installation' using or and confirm with .

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6. Select line 'Automatic Search' using or .

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7. Press .

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8. 'Autoinstall' starts. Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several
minutes.

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9. When Autoinstall is completed, 'Autoinstall complete' will appear on the TV screen.

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10. Date and time have been set and saved.

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Sorting and clearing TV channels
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After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence
in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions
(programme numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored
or to delete TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception.

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What does Easy Link do?

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With Easylink, TV channels can only be searched for and saved on the
TV set. These settings are then accepted by the DVD recorder. That is
why you cannot select this function manually.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Turn on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM button on the remote control. The menu
bar will appear at the top of the screen.

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3. Select ' ' using or .

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4. Select line 'Installation' using or and confirm with .

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5. Select line 'Sort TV channels' using or and confirm with .

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6. Select the TV channel that you want to delete or whose order you want to change using
or .

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Deleting TV channels

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Unwanted channels or those with poor reception can be deleted using
CLEAR. After that you can continue at step

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8. Using or , shift the TV channel to the desired position and press the button. The
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10. To save, press OK.

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Setting the language/country

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You can select the country and the subtitle language as well as the audio language for DVD
playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or
subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu.

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Moreover, you can set one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD).
However, the DVD recorder display will only display English text regardless of this setting.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press the SYSTEM button on the remote control.

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4. Select the ' ' icon using or .

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5. Select 'Language' using or and confirm with .

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Which settings can I choose?

Audio Language: Playback language (audio language)
Subtitle: Subtitle language
Menu: Language of the OSD menu
Country: Location (country)

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7. Select the appropriate setting using or and confirm with OK.

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If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.

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1. Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

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2. Select the ' ' icon using or .

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3. Select 'Installation' using or and confirm with .

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4. Select 'Time/Date' using or and confirm with .

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5. Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. If required, change the time with the number buttons

0..9 on your remote control.

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6. Check 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' in the same way.
To move between the fields, use

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7. Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK.'Stored' will appear briefly on the
screen.

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You can check and change many of the features and settings on your DVD recorder using the
system menu. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.

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Icons in the menu bar

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Use the SYSTEM button to call up and close the menu bar (main menu). You can select the

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Depending on the current disc, some features may not be available.

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User preferences

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Chapter/Index
Audio language

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Camera angle
Zoom
Sound

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Temporary feedback icons appear in the top left hand corner of the menu bar with information
on the different operating modes. This information appears briefly when certain disc features are
activated :

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Shuffle: Shuffle play

Scan

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Repeat title

Repeat track

Repeat chapter

Repeat from A to end

Repeat from A to B

Camera angle

Child lock active

Auto resume

Action not allowed

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Status box

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The status box displays the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the current
disc type. This display can be switched off.

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This box appears in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel
and name of the TV channel are shown.

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Timer information box

This box appears above the tuner information box. When a timer recording is set, it shows the
timer icon and the start time or date of the first programme to be recorded.
If no timer recording is scheduled, the current time is displayed. This box disappears during
playback of a disc or after a recording starts.

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TV channel is not available/additional device is not connected or is
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Playback hints

This DVD recorder will play the following systems:

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You can operate the DVD recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the
DVD recorder.

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Inserting a disc

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front. The disc tray opens. The dialog box shows
'OPEN'.

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2. Insert the disc carefully into the tray, with the label uppermost and press OPEN/CLOSE.
The dialog box shows 'CLOSE'. The information on the disc is read.

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How do I insert a double-sided DVD?

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Double-sided discs are not printed on either side. The labelling is in the
centre on each side of the disc. The labelling of the side you wish to
play must be uppermost.

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Opening/closing the tray using the remote control

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You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control. Press

EJECT button on the remote control. The dialog box shows 'OPEN' or
'CLOSE'.

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3. Playback begins automatically.

A menu may appear during playback of a DVD. In case titles and chapters are numbered,
press a number button on the remote control. You can also select a menu item using
, and confirm with OK.

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During the playback of a DVD+RW, the index screen overview appears. Choose the title you
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For further information, read chapter 'Playing a DVD+RW/+R disc'.

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If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY . For further information, read
chapter 'Playing an audio CD'.

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If the ' ' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY . If a menu
appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen to select the
menu option you want (PREV =

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For further information see ' Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

, NEXT= ) or with the number buttons 0..9.

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Playing a DVD video disc

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* 'PIN' will appear on the display

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The lock feature is activated for the inserted disc. Read section
'Changing the PIN code' in chapter 'Access control'.

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* The menu on the screen is showing an 'X'

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Some DVD discs can be manufactured so that certain steps are
required before the disc can be played, or so that only limited operation
is possible during playback. When an 'X' appears on the screen the
selected feature is not possible.

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* The screen is showing regional code information

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at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code.
Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ
between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.

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machine.

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* The screen is prompting me to choose an option from the menu.

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0..9.

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In some cases you need to confirm with OK.

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How can I access hidden information?

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1. Press the DISC button on the remote control. A menu will appear
on the screen. For some feature films this may appear after an
introductory sequence.

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0..9.

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1. If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY .

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The display shows: title, chapter, time elapsed.

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2. To stop the disc, press STOP on the remote control or STOP on the front of the DVD
recorder.

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3. To eject the disc, press EJECT on the remote control or OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the
DVD recorder.

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Playing a DVD +RW / +R disc

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1. If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback starts automatically.

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2. If playback does not start automatically, select the title you want to watch from the Index
Picture Screen using
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3. Press PLAY . The display shows: title number, recording quality.

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4. To stop the disc, press STOP on the remote control or STOP on the DVD recorder.

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5. To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the DVD recorder.

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What should I note when playing back different recording types
(qualities)?

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The correct recording quality 'HQ, SP, LP, EP, EP+' will automatically
be selected during playback. For more information, please read section
'Selecting the recording type (Quality)' in chapter 'Manual recording'.

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Playing an audio CD

You can use your DVD recorder to play audio CDs.

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1. Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.

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Audio CD display

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If the TV is on, the audio CD screen appears automatically.

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During play, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will
be shown on the TV screen and on the recorder display.

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MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology
the data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10
hours of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM.

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When creating MP3 CDs please note the following:

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Supported file system: ISO9660, Joliet
Supported formats: *.mp3
File names: maximum 64 ASCII characters (Joliet)
Maximum of 99 albums, 999 tracks
Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48kHz.

Files with less than 44.1kHz will be skipped.

Supported bit rate: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)
ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. If the version is higher, the directory name is used for the album and
the filename for the track.

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Important notes for playback:

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In agreement with SDMI the digital audio output will not work during MP3 playback. Only the
first session of a multi-session CD will play back.

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1. Insert an MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically.

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MP3 CD display

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If the TV is on, the MP3 CD screen appears automatically.

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During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time
will be shown on the TV screen and on the recorder display.

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During interrupted playback ( STOP ), the current track number will
be shown on the TV screen and on the recorder display.

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If available in the so-called ID tag, more information will be displayed
on: album, track and artist.

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Select the previous or next title with or .

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1. Press T/C and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for title with
or .

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2. Select the number of the album/title with , or with the number

buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

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(Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special
playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The Video CD must be PBC-compatible
(see CD packaging).

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'PBC' is turned on by default.

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1. Insert a (Super) Video CD and press PLAY .

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If the ' ' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY .

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2. If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen
to select the menu option you want (PREV =

0..9.

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Changing to another title/chapter

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If there is more than one title or chapter on the disc, follow the instructions to change to
another title or chapter. If there are several chapters within the title, these will be shown. It is
possible to select these titles using the menu bar.

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1. During playback use the button to move to the next title/chapter. Pressing takes you
to the start of the current title or chapter.
Pressing

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1. Press T/C (title/chapter) and select the appropriate title using or
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Ensure that the 'T' (Title) icon is selected in the menu bar.

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select the 'C' (Chapter) icon using
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Searching a disc

You can search the disc for a recording at 4x, 8x or 32x playback speed.

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1. During playback, press and hold (Reverse) or (Forward) to switch to the search
feature. You can switch between the playback speeds using

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1. During playback, press PAUSE to stop the disc and display a still picture.

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1. During playback, press or on the remote control.

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Using this feature you can select where playback should start (select elapsed time).

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1. During playback press SYSTEM on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the
left of the screen.

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2. Select the ' ' symbol using or and confirm with . Playback is stopped and a box
appears on the screen showing the elapsed time.

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3. Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback should start.

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The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or
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Repeat / Shuffle play

You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for endless playback. Depending on the type of
disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc.

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1. Select the desired chapter, title or the entire disc and start playback.

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2. During playback, press REPEAT MODE. By pressing REPEAT MODE again you can
chose from the following options:

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1. During playback press REPEAT A-B.' ' icon appears on the screen. This marks
the start point.

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2. At the desired end point, press REPEAT A-B again. ' ' appears on the TV
screen. The disc will only play between the selected points.

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3. To switch off the repeat, press REPEAT A-B until the icons disappear.

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Scan feature

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This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

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1. During playback, press REPEAT MODE. Select ' ' using REPEAT MODE.

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2. After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index. To start playback
at the corresponding chapter/index, press STOP

and then PLAY .

Zoom feature

The Zoom feature allows you to enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.

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1. During playback, press PAUSE . The DVD recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a
still picture.

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2. Press SYSTEM and select the ' ' icon using .

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4. When 'press OK to pan' appears on the screen, the zoom process is complete.

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5. Press OK. Using , , , select the part of the image you wish to view.

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6. Confirm with OK.

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If a DVD video contains sequences recorded from different camera angles you can change the
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That is why you cannot select this feature. For more information please
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3. Select the required camera angle using or . You can also enter the number directly
using the number buttons 0..9.

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4. After a short delay, playback changes to the new camera angle. The ' ' icon remains
displayed until multiple angles are no longer available.

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Changing the audio language

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Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with multiple audio languages. Playback uses the
language you selected during initial installation. You can change the audio language of the
current disc at any time.

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You can change the audio language either using the menu of the inserted disc (DISC button)
or the menu bar (SYSTEM button). The audio languages for DVD playback in the two menus
may be different.

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1. During playback press SYSTEM and select the ' ' icon using .

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2. Select the required audio language using or . You can also enter the number directly
using the number buttons 0..9.

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3. Play continues in the new audio language.

Subtitles

Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with subtitles in several languages. Playback uses the
language you selected during initial installation. You can change the subtitle language of the
current disc at any time.

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You can change the subtitle language either using the menu of the inserted disc (DISC button)
or the menu bar (SYSTEM button). The subtitle languages in the menus may differ.

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1. During playback press SYSTEM and select the ' ' icon using .

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2. Select the required subtitle language using or . You can also enter the number
directly using the number buttons 0..9.

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General information

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Which discs can I use for recording?

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With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD:

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DVD+RW

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This disc can be written to and the contents can be deleted and can be
recorded again.

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DVD+R

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This type of disc can only be recorded once.

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If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using
the 'Finalise disc' function. It is not possible to make further recordings
using this disc after finalising.

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If this disc is to be played in a DVD recorder it need not be
finalised. Recordings can be added and deleted. The disc space
(playback time) from the deleted recording cannot be recovered
for further recordings.

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Use the 'Manual recording' feature to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show
already in progress).

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A recording always begins at the position indicated by the cursor in the 'Index Picture
Screen'.

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In the 'Index Picture screen' select the title to be overwritten or 'Empty title' using and .

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If you want to record between existing recordings, check the length of the old recording and
the length of the new recording.

If the new recording is too long, the following recording (title/chapter) will be
overwritten.

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If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read 'Recording without automatic
switch-off'.

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If you want to start a recording manually but stop it automatically, read 'Recording with
automatic switch-off' . (e.g. not to record to the end of the disc)

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automatically by a satellite receiver.

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Recording without automatic
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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be
checked.

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* Index display

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A DVD+RW disc was inserted that already contains recordings. Use
and to select a location where the recording should be started.

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* 'READY' appears in the display

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The inserted DVD disc is empty.

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* A dialog box appears asking if the contents should be erased or
the disc should be ejected

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The inserted disc is a DVD+RW disc whose contents are not
compatible with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used
for recordings until the entire disc is erased using the REC

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* 'Too many titles' appears on the screen when a recording is
attempted

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A disc can only contain a max. of 48 titles (including the empty titles).
Erase the titles or change the disc.

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3. If necessary, switch to the internal tuner on the DVD recorder using the MONITOR button
on the remote control.

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4. Select the programme number you wish to record using CHANNEL or CHANNEL .
The following will appear on the display:

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Programme number of the external inputs:

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'EXT1'**Scart socket at the back EXT 1 TO TV-I/O
'EXT2'**Scart socket at the back EXT 2 AUX I/O
'CAM1'**SVHS-/Audio front sockets S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right
'CAM1'**Video/audio front sockets A/V VIDEO / left AUDIO right

'CAM2'**Digital Video (i Link) front socket DV

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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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5. To start recordig, press REC on the remote control or REC on the DVD recorder.
For DVD+R discs each new recording is always added at the end of all previous
recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.

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Inserting chapter markers

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During recording it is possible to mark scenes that you want to see or
hide later.

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During recording press EDIT at the relevant location. The screen
displays 'Inserting chapter marker'. The 'CHAPTER' number is
increased by one in the display box.

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For more information on titles and chapters please see the section
'Changing to another title/chapter' in the chapter 'Playback'.

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6. You can stop recording by pressing STOP on the remote control or STOP on the
recorder. The DVD player is preparing the list of contents.

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The recording could not be completed correctly because of a disc error.
Check and, if necessary, clean the inserted disc.

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If this problem continues, try "Other disc errors" instructions in chapter
'Before you call an engineer' section at the end of this operation
manual.

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Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible

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If you want to play back the recording on a DVD player, you need to
finalise the disc in the DVD recorder. You can prepare your DVD for
use in a DVD player using the 'Finalising' feature. See the section
'Finalising DVD+R discs' in chapter 'Managing the disc contents'.

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Interrupt recording (Pause)

1. During recording press PAUSE , for example to avoid recording the commercials.

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End recording

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To end the recording, press the STOP button.
Please wait untill the 'REC' display switches off.

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Recording with automatic switch-off
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1. Insert a disc.

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2. Use CHANNEL or CHANNEL to select the programme number (channel name) you
want to record.

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3. Press REC on the remote control.

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4. Each time you press REC you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.

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How can I cancel the recording time I have just set?

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To cancel the entry, press the CLEAR button while the recording time
is displayed.

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Protecting the disc against accidental
recording

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To prevent an important recording from being accidentally erased, you can protect the entire
disc. You can only protect the disc as a whole.

It is not possible to protect an individual recording.

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As long as these discs are not finalised, they can be protected against
accidental erasure in the same way as DVD+RW discs.

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1. Insert the disc you wish to protect.

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2. Press DISC. The Index Picture Screen appears.

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3. While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press the STOP button on the remote
control. The first title is marked.

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4. Press . This takes you to the disc info screen.

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5. Press the button. Select 'Protected'. Confirm with .

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6. Select 'Protected' using and confirm with OK.

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7. Quit using and then DISC.

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The entire disc is now protected. If you try to record onto this disc the message 'Disc locked'
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Lining up recordings within a title
(assemble cut)

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You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW disc. This recording
will be added to the title as a so-called 'chapter'.

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Existing information will be overwritten from this location onward. Depending on the
length of the recording, this will also overwrite titles that follow the current title.

The recording mode (quality) is automatically transferred from the current title.

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To play back this recording, press SYSTEM and select 'C' (chapter) using . You can also
use T/C.

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For more information, read section 'Changing to a different title/chapter' in chapter 'Playback'.

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New recordings on 'DVD+R' discs can only be added after existing
recordings. It is not possible to overwrite existing recordings on
'DVD+R' discs.

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1. Find the title in the Index Picture Screen where you want to insert the new recording.

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2. Playback title by pressing PLAY .

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3. Press PAUSE on the remote control at the position where the new recording is to go.
'

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The new recording will be inserted.

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Selecting the recording mode (quality)

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By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum
recording time for a disc.

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You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode and then watch the picture via the
built-in tuner (MONITOR button).

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For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. On the remote control, select the recording quality using REC MODE.

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'HQ' : High Quality offers the best picture quality and a recording time of

60 minutes.

'SP' : Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers excellent picture

quality with a recording time of 120 minutes.

'LP' : Long Play (S-VHS quality). Recording time 180 minutes.
'EP' : Extended Play (better than VHS quality). Recording time 240

minutes.

'EP+' : Extended Play (VHS picture quality). Recording time 360 minutes.

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1. Press the SYSTEM button.

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3. Select 'Record settings' using or and confirm with .

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4. In the line 'Record mode' select the recording type with or .

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5. Confirm using OK and SYSTEM.

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Automatic recording from a satellite
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You can use this feature if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a
scart cable and a programming feature (Timer). For more information, please see the operating
instructions for the satellite receiver.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

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3. Select ' ' using or .

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4. Select line 'Record settings' using or and confirm with .

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5. Select 'Sat record' using or .

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6. Select 'EXT2' with or .

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7. Confirm with OK.

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8. Use a scart cable to connect the scart socket EXT 2 AUX I/O on the DVD recorder to the
corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver.

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9. Quit using SYSTEM.

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10. Insert a disc that you want to use for recording.

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11. Programme the satellite receiver with the required information (programme number of the
TV channel, start time, end time). If necessary, please see the operating instructions for
your satellite receiver.

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12. Switch off the DVD recorder with STANDBY .

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When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the
beginning of the recording:

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If the TV station does not transmit a name, only the channel number and time will be stored as
the name

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A marker will be set every 5-6 minutes if the 'Auto chapters' function is activated in the
'Record settings' menu.

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This marker is known as a 'chapter'. These markers can be changed when the recording has
finished.

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hidden chapters.

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Editing recording titles (name)

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Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be
included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the channel number and time of the
recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the
recording has been completed.

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1. Press the STOP button or during playback press DISC.

2. Using or select the title whose name you want to edit and confirm with .
The menu for editing names appears.

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3. Select 'Name' using or and confirm with .

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4. Using or select the position where the letter/number/icon is to be changed/re-entered.

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5. Change the icon using or . You can switch between upper and lowercase using
SELECT. You can delete the character using CLEAR.

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6. Repeat and until you have made the changes you want.

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7. Save the new name with OK. 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

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Playing back titles

If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, with this setting you can view the entire title
including the hidden chapters. Proceed as follows:

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1. Press the STOP button or during playback press DISC.

2. Using or select the title that you want to play back and confirm with . The menu for
editing titles appears.

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3. Select 'Play full title' using or and confirm with OK.

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4. Playback begins automatically. The full title - including the hidden chapters - is played
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Erasing a recording/title

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You can erase individual recordings from a disc. Follow the instructions below:

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1. Press the STOP button or during playback press DISC.

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2. Using or select the title to be erased and confirm with . The menu for editing titles
appears.

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3. Using or select 'Erase this title' and confirm with OK. The screen will show 'This
will completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm'.

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4. If you want to erase the title press OK. To end, press .

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5. The screen will show 'Erasing title'.

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6. 'Empty title' will now appear in this position in the Index Picture Screen. A new recording
can now be made at this position.
If the deleted title was very short (shorter than 1 minute) no 'Empty title' will be displayed.

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Titles on DVD+R discs are only marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' will
appear in the display instead of 'Empty title'. During playback the
'deleted' title is skipped. The space used for this title cannot be used
again as the title has not been physically deleted. Once the disc has
been finalised no further changes can be made.

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Disc settings

This screen appears before the 'first' title and contains general information about the current
disc.

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• Finalising DVD+Rs

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Follow the instructions to get to this screen:

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1. Press the STOP button or during playback press DISC.

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2. Select the first title using or press STOP .

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1. In the Disc Info screen press . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen.

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2. Select 'Disc name' using or and confirm with . The menu for editing titles appears.

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3. Using or select the position where the letter/number/icon is to be changed/re-entered.

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4. Change the icon using or . You can switch between upper and lowercase using
SELECT. You can delete the character using CLEAR.

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5. Repeat and until you have made the changes you want.

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6. Save the new title with OK. 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

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can prepare your disc so that a DVD player will be able to read the edited title.

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1. In the Disc Info screen press . The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

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2. Select 'Make edits compatible' using or and confirm with OK.

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Your disc is already compatible. No conversion is necessary. In this
case, the Disc Info screen shows that the 'Edits' checkbox is filled with
'x' mark. To end, press SYSTEM.

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3. The screen displays 'This will take...' to show how long the process will last.

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4. To confirm press OK. The screen will show 'Working...'. A bar will move from left to right
indicating the progress of the conversion.

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finalised no further recordings or changes can be made.

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1. In the Disc Info screen press . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen.

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2. Select 'Finalise disc' using or and confirm with OK.

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* 'Finalise disc' does not appear

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Either there is no DVD+R disc inserted or the disc is already finalised.
To end, press SYSTEM.

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If the disc has been recorded on another DVD recorder, the menu may
not appear. In this case, use the 'Finalise disc' feature in the '
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3. The screen displays 'This will take' to show how long the process will last.

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right indicating progress.

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1. In the Disc Info screen press . The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

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2. Select 'Erase disc' using the menu buttons or . Confirm with the menu button OK.
The screen will show 'This will erase all titles Press OK to confirm'.

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3. If you want to erase all titles press OK. Otherwise press to end.

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4. The screen will show 'Erasing disc'.

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5. Once the disc has been successfully erased the Index Picture Screen will show the empty
area of the disc.

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Favorite Scene Selection

In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter
markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title.
Display this menu during playback using EDIT on the remote control.

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During playback you can set and erase chapter markers within a title. The maximum number of
chapters per disc is 124 and 99 per title. If one of these numbers are reached, the following
message appears: 'Too many chapters'. Some markers must be erased before new markers
can be added.

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1. During playback press EDIT on the remote control at the appropriate position. The 'Edit
Menu' menu will appear on the screen.

2. Confirm ''Insert chapter' using OK. The screen displays 'Inserting chapter marker'.

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By default all chapters are visible. Chapters (such as commercials) can be hidden during
playback or made visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are shown greyed out.

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1. During playback of the appropriate chapter press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Edit
Menu' menu will appear on the screen.

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How do I select other chapters?

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1. Press 'T/C' on the remote control. The title and chapters are
shown at the top of the screen.

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2. Using or select Title(T) or Chapter (C).

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3. Using or select the title or chapter you wish to edit.

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During playback this chapter will be skipped. If the chapter is to be visible, select 'visible' in
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1. During playback of the appropriate chapter press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Edit
Menu' menu will appear on the screen.

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How do I select other chapters?

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1. Press 'T/C' on the remote control. The title and chapters are
shown at the top of the screen.

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2. Using or select Title (T) or Chapter (C).

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3. Using or select the title or chapter you wish to edit.

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2. Using select 'Delete chapter' for this chapter or 'Delete all chapters' for all chapters
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3. Confirm with OK.

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General Information

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Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.
The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the
correct time.

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With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one month.

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To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:

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This information is saved in a TIMER block.

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What is 'VPS/PDC'?

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'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'(Programme Delivery
Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel
recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later, the DVD
recorder will still switch itself on and off at the correct times.

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What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

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You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.

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If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC
time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

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Only one TV programme on a TV channel can be controlled using
'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes
on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these
as two separate recordings.

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Programming a recording

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Press TIMER on the remote control.

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The programming method last selected is marked.

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3. Select 'Timer programming' with or and confirm with .

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The current information will appear on the screen.

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4. Select the input field with or .

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5. Enter information with or or with the number buttons 0..9.

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Selecting daily/weekly recordings

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In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options:

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'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday

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'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g.
Monday).

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Programme numbers of scart sockets 'EXT1' and 'EXT2'.

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You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart
socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O ('EXT1') or EXT 2 AUX I/O ('EXT2').

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'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'Start' input field

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Select the 'Start' input field using TIMER. Using SELECT switch on
'VPS/PDC' ('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch
'VPS/PDC' off ('*' disappears).

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When you don't use VPS/PDC function, it' s better to set start
timer one minute prior to your intended start time.

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Changing the recording quality in the 'End' input field

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Select the 'End' input field using TIMER.
Using SELECT , select the recording mode 'HQ, SP, LP, EP, EP+'.

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6. If all the information is correct, press OK. The programming information is stored in a
TIMER block.

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7. To end, press TIMER.

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8. Load a DVD (unprotected) ready for recording. The disc is checked.

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9. Switch off with STANDBY . The programmed recording will only function properly if the
DVD recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY

button.

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If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Press TIMER on the remote control.

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The programming mode last selected is marked.

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3. Select 'Timer List' with or and confirm with .

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4. Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete
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Delete programmed recording

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1. Press the CLEAR button.

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2. Confirm with OK.
'Timer Cleared' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

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'-- ---' appears rather than the displayed values

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3. To end, press TIMER.

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5. Press .

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Select the input field with or .

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If required, change the information with , or the number buttons 0..9 or SELECT
button.

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6. Confirm with OK.

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7. To end, press TIMER.

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8. Switch off with STANDBY .

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Before switching off the recorder, you must check the position of the cursor in the
'Index Picture Screen'. A recording always begins at the position indicated by the
cursor in the 'Index Picture Screen'. If the new recording is too long, the following
recording (title/chapter) will be overwritten.

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During the programmed recording, the scart EXT2 signal is directly switched to the
scart EXT1 socket. So if you want to monitor what's currently being recorded, press
the DVD/TV button on the remote control unit.

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Problem solving for programmed
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DVD recorder is not responding

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Solution.

While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your recorder manually. If
you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY

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'Switch off, timer recording' flashes on the TV screen.

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Solution.

The DVD recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed
recording. Switch off the DVD recorder with STANDBY
will only function if the DVD recorder is switched off (button STANDBY

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Error message: 'Insert recordable disc'.

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Solution.

Either no disc has been inserted or you cannot record to this disc. Insert a disc that you can
record onto. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY

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The error message 'Disc locked' appears briefly on the screen.

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Solution.

A write-protected disc has been inserted. Cancel the protection (see 'Preventing accidental
erasing of discs' in 'Manual Recording') or insert a different disc.

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Error message: 'Memory full'.'

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Solution.

If this error message appears after pressing TIMER, then all the TIMER blocks are already
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. Press the
clear or check a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with

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The 'Data error' message appears on the screen.

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Solution.

The data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check the date, start time and end
time of the programmed recording.

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'Collision' appears on the screen.

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Solution.

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• The information for two programmed recordings overlap.

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• If you ignore this error message the TV programme with the earlier start time will be
recorded first. You will miss the start of the second programme.

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• Change the information for one of the recordings.

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• Delete one of the recordings.

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In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The
symbols have the following meanings:

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

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3. Select the ' ' icon using or and confirm with .

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4. Select the appropriate feature using or and confirm with .

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5. Select the corresponding line using or and confirm with .

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6. Select the appropriate feature using or or the setting using or .

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7. Confirm the setting with OK.

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8. Quit the menu item using .

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Picture setting

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Language setting

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Feature settings

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Recording settings

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Picture settings

You can choose the following features in this menu:

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The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen:

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'4:3 letterbox' : for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top and bottom

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'4:3 panscan' : for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed

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'16:9' :for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9)

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Adapts the colour dynamics for NTSC playback.

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'Video shift'

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Use this feature to adjust the position of the picture on your TV left or right using , to suit
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By default the recorder is set to 'RGB'. Select 'S-Video' if you want to connect an S-VHS
recorder.

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Sound settings

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Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu. If you
only use the analogue audio output (OUT L AUDIO R), select the settings 'Off' in the 'Digital
output' menu.

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'Digital output'

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For devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket, you can select from the following
settings.

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'All' : Dolby Digital and DTS signals are fed unaltered to the digital output. MPEG-2
multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). For receivers/amplifiers

with digital multi-channel sound decoders.

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'PCM only' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse
Code Modulation). For receivers/amplifiers without digital multi-channel sound decoders.

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'Off' : Digital output switched off. For devices with analogue audio input.

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For devices connected to the analogue audio output (OUT L AUDIO R), you can select from
the following settings.

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'Stereo' : For devices without DolbySurround or TruSurround. Use this setting if the DVD
recorder is only connected to a stereo TV set.

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'Surround' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed down to a DOLBY
surround-compatible two-channel output signal. For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic

decoder .

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Night mode optimises the sound for playback at low volume. You are therefore less likely to
disturb your neighbours. This only works for Dolby Digital audio on DVD video discs.

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Language settings

You can choose the following settings in this menu:

'Audio Language'

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Playback audio language

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'Subtitle'

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Subtitle language

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'Menu'

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Screen menu language

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'Country'

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'Country'

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Features settings

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You can select the following functions in this menu:

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'Access control'

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Please read the next chapter 'Access control'

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'Status box'

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Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the
current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You
can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is
not recorded during copying.

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'On': The OSD information appears in every selected mode for a few seconds and disappears
again.

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'Off': The OSD information is switched off. It is no longer displayed on the screen.

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Auto resume

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If playback of a pre-recorded DVD video disc or video CD is interrupted (button STOP or
OPEN/CLOSE) when the disc is reloaded (disc is started) playback starts at the precise
location where it stopped. This applies not only to the current disc but to the last 20 discs
played. This feature can be switched off if not required.

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To save power, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD recorder. Programmed
(TIMER) recordings will still take place.

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'On': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY ), the clock display is also
switched off.

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'Off': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY ), the clock display is visible.

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This line appears only if a VCD is loaded.

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This function lets you activate or deactivate the PBC menu (Playback Control) for video CDs.
See 'Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

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Parental level control (DVD video only)

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Films on pre-recorded DVD discs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore,
some discs may contain 'Parental Control' rating information that applies to the entire disc or to
certain scenes on the disc.

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The appropriate scenes have filter values that reach from 1-8. If such a scene is detected
during playback, the filter value set on the DVD recorder is compared to the scene. If the DVD
video filter value is higher than the recorder setting, an alternative scene will be played (if
available).

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Activating/deactivating parental level control

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press SYSTEM. The menu bar appears.

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4. Select the ' ' icon using or .

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5. Select 'Features' using or and confirm with .

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6. Confirm 'Access control' using .

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7. Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a
second time as confirmation.

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8. Select the 'Parental level' using or and confirm with . A bar appears to select the
parental level.

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9. Select the appropriate rating using , or the number buttons 0..9.

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What do the ratings mean?

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Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control not active.

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Rating 1 (suitable for children)

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Rating 8 (only suitable for adults)

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What happens if a DVD scene contains a higher level than the
rating set?

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If the recorder does not find a suitable alternative, playback will stop
and you must enter the four-digit code.

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10. Confirm with OK. Quit using and SYSTEM.

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Changing the country

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The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore necessary to enter the
country to which these filter values apply.

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1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press SYSTEM. The menu bar appears.

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4. Select the ' ' icon using or .

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5. Select line 'Features' using or and confirm with .

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6. Confirm the line 'Access control' using .

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7. Enter your four-digit code.

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8. Select 'Change country' using or and confirm with .

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9. Select the corresponding country using or and confirm with OK.

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10. To end, press and then SYSTEM.

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Changing the PIN code

1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON.

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3. Press SYSTEM. The menu bar appears.

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4. Select the ' ' icon using or .

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5. Select 'Features' using or and confirm with .

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6. Confirm 'Access control' using .

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7. Enter your four-digit PIN code.

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8. Select 'Change code' using or and confirm with .

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9. Enter the new code using the number buttons 0..9. Enter the same code again as
confirmation.

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10. Quit using and SYSTEM.

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Press STOP four times, then press OK. Access control is now
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If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following.
You can also call the customer service centre in your country.

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The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual.

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Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your
recorder ready.

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The serial number (SN) is printed on the type plate at the back.

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Your recorder does not respond to any button being pressed and the

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Solution.

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Recorder in initial installation mode: Switch on the TV, switch over to the DVD recorder
socket. Now the menu for language selection should appear. Please read paragraph 'Initial
Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

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Your DVD recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:

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Solution.

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• Press DIMMER button on the remote control to see if the display is dimmed off.

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• There is no power supply: check the power supply.

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• A programmed recording (Timer) is currently being made: If desired, cancel the
programmed recording (Timer) with STANDBY

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• There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds,
then connect again.

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If this doesn't help, you can reset your DVD recorder to the default factory settings.

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Resetting the machine to the default factory settings:

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Important:

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All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.

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1. Disconnect from the mains power supply.

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2. Press and hold down the STANDBY/ON button on the device and reconnect to the
mains power supply.

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3. Release the STANDBY/ON button when 'SETUP' appears on the display. All the
information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.

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Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

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Remote control does not work:

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Solution.

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• Press DIMMER button on the remote control to see if the display is dimmed off.

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• Remote control not pointed toward the DVD recorder: Point the remote control at the
machine.

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• There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and put them in
again.

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• Batteries are flat: Change the batteries.

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Solution.

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• There is no recording on the disc: Change disc.

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• You inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types:
DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, MP3 CDs

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• You inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards

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• Disc is dirty: Clean the disc

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• Wrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

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• Parental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control'

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• You have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on
the TV, select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.

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• The cable connecting the TV set and the DVD recorder has become loose: check the
cable.

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Solution.

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It is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You
can see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:

1. Press SYSTEM while the (Super) Video-CD is inserted .

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Poor playback on DVD recorder: (distorted picture/distorted sound)

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Solution.

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• Your TV set is not properly adjusted.

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• Disc is dirty: Clean the disc

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• Sometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD
recorder.

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Solution.

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• The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme
number: Check TV channels stored.

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• Disc write-protected (recording protected): Remove write-protection or change the disc.
For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter
'Manual Recording'.

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• An already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

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Solution.

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number: Check TV channels stored.

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• You have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).

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• Locked disc inserted: Remove disc lock.

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• An already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

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• 'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDC' time wrong: Enter 'VPS/PDC' time exactly to the
minute. Check the aerial.

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Solution.

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• Switch to recording mode 'HQ' with REC MODE during playback from the internal TV
tuner (MONITOR button). This will help achieve the best possible picture quality.

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• Before recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual Recording',
section 'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'.

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• Have your aerial checked.

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Solution.

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The DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This socket is provided
only for record players without a preamplifier. Select a different audio input.

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• The recording can be made in colour only when the TV channels or the connected
additional device send a colour signal. Black-and-white signals containing no color
information (colour subcarriers) cannot be recorded.

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Solution.

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devices.

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• Check whether you have inserted an MP3 CD: In accordance with SDMI (Secure Digital
Music Initiative), the digital audio output is turned off during MP3 playback. This is not a
defect of your DVD recorder.

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observe the following 'Minimum recording times':

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Recording mode 'HQ': 5 minutes, 'SP': 10 minutes, 'LP': 15 minutes, 'EP': 20 minutes,
'EP+': 30 minutes

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• Some DVD players cannot play back DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem
by using a special function:

1. Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE. Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

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2. Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is
modified.

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3. If this fails to produce the desired result, repeat the procedure using the number button 3
on the remote control.

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4. You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing 1.

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There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure.
Therefore, apply this function with particular care.

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Solution.

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If it is impossible to play back a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the
following function. This will only prepare the disc for erasing. It will not be erased, however,
until the recording has been completed.

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1. Clean the disc

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2. Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE. Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

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3. Hold down CLEAR on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is prepared for
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Call Center

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Tel: [phone] (Open: 9:00 - 20:00 / close on Friday)

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Open: Local Time in Dubai (GMT+4)

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9:00 - 20:00 (Saturday - Thursday, close on Friday)

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Support Language: English/Arabic

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Humax Hotline (Germany)

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Germany: 01805 778 870 ( 0,12/Min)

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Other Countries: + 49 1805 778 870 ( 0,12/Min+ International Call Charge)

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Open: Local Time in Germany (GMT+1)

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Support Language: Deutsch/English

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HUMAX does not have any
responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other damage due to your offer or
use of the information contained in this manual.

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For hardware repair, please refer to support website. (Homepage or HCSA)

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