LG RH265 User Manual

RH265P1L_NAACLL_ENG

HDD/DVD

RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RH265

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.

The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID

EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

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

Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

STARE INTO BEAM.

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.

Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

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

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

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Disposal of your old appliance

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

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

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

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

This product is manufactured to comply with the EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Availability of copying or moving feature . . . . . . .6 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .10-22
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .10
Connecting to the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .10
Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .11
Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .12
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections	. .13-14
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .14
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.15-18
Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15
Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .16
Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .17
TV Aspect / AV2 Connection . . . . . . . . .	. . .17
Video Output Format / Power Save Mode . .17
Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .17
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . .	. . .18
Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .	. . .19
Rating / Set Password / Area Code . . . .	. . .19
DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .19
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .20
Record Mode Set / Record Aspect . . . . .	. . .20
Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .20
Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .20
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .21
Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .21
Finalize / Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .21
Disc Protect / PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .21
General Explanation of On-Screen Display	. . . .22

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-33

General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-26 Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .28

Program Playback with Audio CD and

MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file . . . . . .32-33

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-39

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .38 Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .38 Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . .39

Playback another title during recording . . . .39 Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40-47
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .40
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing	. . .41
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .41
Changing the Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . .	. . .41
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .42
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .42
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter	. . .43
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .43
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .44
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .44
Sorting the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .45
Combining Two Titles Into One . . . . . . . . . . .	. .45
Divide One Title Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .45
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .	. .46
Additional functions for the recordable
DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .46
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .47
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .47
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .47

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Dubbing from HDD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Dubbing from DVD to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . .50 One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-56

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Introduction

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

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

About the Symbol Display

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

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

HDD recorded on the HDD

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R disc

DVD-Video disc

ideo CDs

Audio CDs

DivX files

MP3 files

WMA files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

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

Storing Discs

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

Cleaning Discs

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

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

Moisture Condensation

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

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):

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

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

[VR mode]

Recordings can be extensively edited

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode]

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)

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

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

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)

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

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)

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

Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)

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

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

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

Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R	DVD+R	DVD-RW	DVD+RW
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)	Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)	Mitsubishi (4x)	Mitsubishi (4x)

That’s (8x, 16x)	Ricoh (8x, 16x)	Verbatim (4x)	SONY (2.4x)

SONY (16x)	SONY (16x)	JVC (4x)	Verbatim (2.4x)
-	-	Victor (4x)	Ricoh (2.4x, 4x)

-	-	Maxell (4x)	-

Introduction

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

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

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

Notes:

Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.

If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain preexisting conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Availability of copying or moving feature

From	To	MP3/WMA	JPEG	DivX	Audio CD	Video CD	Title*1
HDD	DISC	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
DISC	HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes

*1 The title is recorded from this unit.

About the internal hard disk drive

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

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

Do not move the recorder while it is on.

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

Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

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

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

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

1.After the message POWER OFF is shown in the display, wait at least two minutes.

2.Unplug from the wall socket.

3.Move the recorder.

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

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

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

Introduction

Front Panel

d e f g h

a 1 / I (POWER button)

Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.

REC: The recorder is recording.

HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.

DVD: The recorder is DVD mode.

HDD b B DVD: The recorder is dubbing.

TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, program number, etc).

d Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

e AV IN 3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

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

f Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

g N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

h z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

Remote Control

b c

POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray.

DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD.

HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD.

AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-3).

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

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

TV Control Buttons: See page 53.

SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily.

PLAY (N): Starts playback.

STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

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

Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER (): Acknowledges menu selection.

PR/CH (+/-): Scans up or down through memorized channels.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen

Display.

RETURN (O): Removes the menu.

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

AUDIO (): Selects an audio language or audio channel.

SUBTITLE (): Selects a subtitle language.

CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing.

REC (z): Starts recording.

REC MODE: Selects the recording mode.

TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture.

ZOOM: Enlarges video image.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu.

REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

A-B: Repeat sequence.

TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner.

*These buttons are not available for this recorder.

Remote Control Operation

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

Caution

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

Remote Control Battery Installation

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

Introduction

Hookup and Settings

Rear Panel

f	g	h	i
a ANTENNA IN				g COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack)
Connect the antenna to this terminal.				Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)				h AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs.				Connect to a TV with audio inputs.
c AV 2 DECODER SCART jack				i AV 1 SCART jack
Connect the audio/video output of an external				Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).

d Cooling fan

e AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

fANTENNA OUT

Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

Connecting to the antenna	Aerial	Rear of TV
Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV set and	ANTENNA	AUDIO INPUT VIDEO
		SCART INPUT
insert it into the antenna socket at the back of the	INPUT	INPUT
insert it into the antenna socket at the back of the
recorder. Plug one end of the antenna cable into the		L R
recorder. Plug one end of the antenna cable into the
TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the		R
antenna input socket on your TV set.		R
antenna input socket on your TV set.

RF coaxial connection

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

Rear of the recorder

Connections to Your TV

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

When using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, set the Video Output Format option in the setup menu to YPBPR. When using the SCART jack, set the Video Output Format option in the setup menu to RGB.

Tips

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

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

Caution

–Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

–Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

–Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Rear of TV

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT			SCART INPUT
			AUDIO INPUT
Y	Pb	Pr	L	R

Rear of the recorder

SCART connection

Connect the AV1 SCART jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable

(T).

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

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

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y PB PR cable (C).

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

Set the Progressive Scan to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 17.

Caution

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

Settings

Hookup and

Connecting to an Amplifier

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

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

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

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

2.You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 18).

Digital Multi-channel sound

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

Caution:

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

Notes:

–If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

–Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.

–This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

Rear of the recorder

X A

COAXIAL	L	R
DIGITAL INPUT	AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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

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

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 17) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 16).

Tip:

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

Note:

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

PAY-TV/Canal Plus

Decorder

SCART AV

Rear of the recorder

Connecting to the AV2 DECODER jack

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

To watch or record the source from AV2 DECODER jack, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Others] (see page 17).

VCR, Cable Box, or

Satellite Tuner, etc.

Rear of the recorder

Tip:

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

Notes:

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

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

Line input 1

VCR RECORDER TV

Line input 2

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

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

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

Settings

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Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Front of the recorder

Auto Setup

After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically.

1.Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display. Use v / V to select a language then press ENTER.

2.Please check your antenna connections. Press ENTER to move next step.

3.Enter the necessary information for date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

4.Press ENTER while [Start] option is selected. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

5.Press ENTER to finish the setup.

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1.Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

2.Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears.

3.Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want.

4.To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

TV HDD: Returns to live TV viewing in HDD mode. Pressing the HDD button on the remote control will also allow you to directly choose this option.

TV DVD: Returns to live TV viewing in DVD mode. Pressing the DVD button on the remote control will also allow you to directly choose this option.

MOVIE

HDD: Displays the Title List menu for HDD. (page 40)

HDD DivX: Displays the [Movie List] menu for HDD. (page 27)

DISC:

-Displays Title List menu for recordable disc. (page 40)

-Displays [Movie List] menu for DivX disc. (page 27)

-Plays Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 23-26).

PHOTO (See page 30)

HDD: Displays [Photo List] menu for HDD.

DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

MUSIC (See page 28)

HDD: Displays [Music List] menu for HDD.

DISC: Displays [Music List] (or Audio CD) menu for disc.

Easy Menu (See page 15)

SETUP: Displays Setup menu.

Timer Record: Displays Timer Record menu.

Initial Settings

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

General Operation

1.Select the SETUP option in the HOME menu. The setup menu appears.

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

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

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

5.Press B to move to the third level.

6.Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

7.Press RETURN to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Programming

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

Preparation:

Connect the recorder to the desired type of antenna, as shown in Connecting to the Antenna on page 10.

1.Select the [Auto Programming] option.

2.Press B to move to the third level. [Start] icon is highlighted.

3.Press ENTER to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all

available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Note:

If you skip the Auto Setup menu and access the Setup menu for the first time, you can only set the [Auto Programming] option. You can set the other options after finishing [Auto Programming].

Settings

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General Settings (Continued)

Program Edit

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

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

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

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

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

[Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See “Program Edit” on the right.

[Station Rename] Changes the station name. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 44.

Names can be up to 5 characters long.

[Move] Sorts the programme positions on the Program List. Press v / V to move the selected programme position to a new location.

[Delete] Disables a programme position you do not need.

[Decoder On/Off] Sets the channels for the decoder. You need this setting to watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.

Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

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

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually.

When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

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

[PR] indicates the selected programme position.

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

[Ch.] Changes the channel number.

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

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

AV1 Decoder

Sets the AV1 scart jack for inputting encoded video signals.

1.Press AV/INPUT while the Program List menu appears.

2.Press ENTER so [Canal+] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

Off: Inputs the signals from the AV1 scart jack. Normally select this.

On: The encoded video signal input from the AV1 scart jack is output to the AV2 DECODER jack for decoding.

The decoded signal is then input back through the AV2 DECODER jack so you can record or view PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.

General Settings (Continued)

Clock Set

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

2.Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

3.Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

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

[4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

[4:3 Pan Scan] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

[16:9 Wide] Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

AV2 Connection

You can connect a decoder or other device to the AV2 DECODER jack on the back.

[Decoder] Select [Decoder] if you connect the recorder’s AV2 DECODER jack to a PAY-TV or Canal Plus decoder.

[Others] Select [Others] if you connect the recorder’s AV2 DECODER jack to a VCR or similar recording device.

Video Output Format

Select the Video output format option according ro the connection type of this unit

[YPBPR] When your TV is connected with the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on this unit.

[RGB] When your TV is connected with the SCART(RGB signal) jack on this unit.

Power Save Mode

You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off.

[OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.

[ON] Power Save Mode is active.

Notes:

The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PREMIERE) are not decoded in the Power Save Mode.

The Power Save Mode is not available in the standby mode for the timer recording and when power off of the unit after receiving the encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PREMIERE).

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF].

If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].

Note:

Progressive Scan will be disable in the setup menu when the Video Output Format in the setup menu is set to RGB.

Caution

Settings

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General Settings (Continued)

Initialization

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

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

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

1.Select [Initialize] option then press B.

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

The confirm message will appear.

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

Language Settings

Display Menu

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

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle

[Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.

[Other] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 52). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

[Off] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.

Audio Settings

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

[Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

[Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Sampling Frequency

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1.Select [Rating] option then press B.

2.To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created.

If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3.Select a rating using the v / V buttons.

[1]- [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection.

Note:

If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

Set Password

1.Select [Set Password] option then press B.

2.Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”.

To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify.

To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.

1.Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon.

2.Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”.

3.Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code.

Area Code

Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Codes”, page 52.).

1.Select [Area Code] option then press B.

2.Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”.

3.Select the first character using the v / V buttons.

4.Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5.Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection.

DivX Registration Code

We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1.Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B.

2.Press ENTER while [View] is selected and the registration code will appear.

3.Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from Divx® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.

Settings

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Recording Settings

Record Mode Set

You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent Play), SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play), EP (Extended Play),

MLP (Maximum Long Play)

XP – Highest quality setting, gives about

1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

SP – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4 hours of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).

EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

MLP – The longest recording time with the lowest video quality, gives about 11 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

Note:

You may see a fragmented picture or distorted subtitle during playing back the contents recorded in EP and MLP mode.

Record Aspect

When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9 or 4:3).

Auto Chapter

When DVD recording, chapter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting.

Timeshift

Set this option to [ON] make this unit to use the Timeshift function automatically without pressing the TIMESHIFT button. The Timeshift function will start automatically about 10 seconds after the TV tuner mode is start.

If you want to use this function manually, see “Timeshift” on page 35.

[ON] Use Timeshift function automatically. [OFF] Use Timeshift function manually.

Disc Settings

Disc Format

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.

DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode.

DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER.

DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.

Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below.

1.Select [Disc Format] option then press B.

2.Press ENTER while [Start] is selected. Format Disc menu appears.

3.Use b / B to select a desired mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press ENTER.

Confirm message will appear. For DVD+RW discs, go to step 4.

4.Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.

Caution

If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalize

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE.

Caution

Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.

You can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.

You can edit or record on the DVD+RW disc even after finalizing.

1.Select [Finalize] option then press B.

2.Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected. Finalize menu appears.

3.Select [OK] then press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Note:

How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

Tips

If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-record onto the disc.

You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc.

If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

Disc Label

Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.

For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

1.Select [Disc Label] option then press B.

2.Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears.

To enter characters, see page 44.

Disc Protect

When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to [ON] to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select [OFF].

PBC

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

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

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

Settings

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General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc.

Displaying Information While Watching TV

During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.

Indicates channel number, station name, and audio signal (MONO) received by the tuner.

Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.

Indicates disc name and format.

Indicates current date and time.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen.

1.Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

2.Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

3. You can select an item by pressing v / V and the setting by pressing b / B. each item, see the pages in

title (or track) number/total (or tracks) (page 23, 25)

Current chapter number/total number (page 23)

playing time (page 25)

audio language (DVD VIDEO channel (page 24)

Selected subtitle (page 24) angle/total number of angles

sound mode (page 26)

Note:

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

Playback

General Playback Features

1.Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

2.Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 15).

3.To stop the playback, press STOP (x).

The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

4.Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.

Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.

Note:

If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Rating”, on page 19).

Buttons	Operations	Discs
OPEN / CLOSE (Z)	Opens or closes the disc tray.	All Discs

PAUSE/STEP (X)	During playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause	All	HDD
	playback.

	Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.	HDD
	Tip:
	You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-frame by
	pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.
	The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not available for
	Video CD.

SKIP (. / >)	During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next	HDD
	chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current	DivX
	chapter/track.	DivX
	chapter/track.	WMA
	Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous	WMA
	chapter/track.
	Tips:
	To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press
	DISPLAY twice and press v / V to select the chapter
	icon. Then, input the chapter number or use b / B.
	On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the
	track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during
	playback.

SCAN (m / M)	During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to
	select the required scan speed.	DivX
	HDD, DVD; 5 steps	DivX
	HDD, DVD; 5 steps
	DivX; 4 steps
	Video CD, Audio CD; 3 steps

	While the playback is paused, press SCAN (m or M)	HDD
	repeatedly to play in slow motion.	HDD
	repeatedly to play in slow motion.
	HDD, DVD; 4 steps
	Video CD; 3 steps (Forward only)

ZOOM	During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge	HDD
	the video image.	HDD
	the video image.
	(x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size)
	You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V
	buttons.

Playback

General Playback Features (Continued)

Buttons			Operations	Discs
REPEAT			During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a	HDD
			desired repeat mode.	ACD
			HDD (Title/Off)	ACD
			HDD (Title/Off)
			DVD, Video mode DVD-R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off)
			VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off)
			Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off)
			MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off)
			Notes:
			On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the
			Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 21.
			If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter
			(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

A-B			During playback, each press of A-B button to select point A	HDD
			and point B and repeats a sequence from point A (Starting	ACD
			point) to point B (End point). Press A-B to stop A-B repeat.	ACD

			Note:
			You cannot select a sequence less than 5 seconds.

TITLE			If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears
			on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

MENU/LIST			The disc menu appears on the screen.

SUBTITLE (		)	During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B
SUBTITLE (		)	During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B
			repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.

AUDIO (	)		Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a
AUDIO (	)		Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a
			different audio language, audio track or encoding method.
			Note:
			Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS
			soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is
			selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this
			recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs.
			See page 12 for connection details.

			Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback	HDD
			to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or
			RIGHT).
			With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode and HDD that
			have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can
			switch among Main (L), Sub (R), or Main+sub (L+R).

			Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different	ACD
			audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).

If a	DVD
The menu screen may be displayed first after		a
DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.

DVD

b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to

playback.

TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu

the number buttons to select the track you want view.

RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen. setting and the exact operating procedures

using the menu may differ depending on the Follow the instructions on the each menu

. You may also set PBC to [OFF] under menu (see page 21).

Moving to another TITLE

When a disc has	one title, you can move to
another title as follows:
Press DISPLAY	during playback then use
v / V to select the	icon. Then, press the
appropriate	button (0-9) or b / B to
select a title number

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1.Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2.Press v / V to select the time clock icon and “0:00:00” appears.

3.Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right.

If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers.

4.Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

Marker Search

HDD
To enter a Marker
You can start playback	up to six memorized
points. To enter a	press MARKER at the
desired point on the	The Marker icon appears on
the TV screen briefly	to enter up to six
markers.
To Recall or Clear	Scene
1. During disc	press SEARCH. The marker
search menu	on the screen.
2. Use b / B / v /	select a marked scene that
you want to recall	clear.
3. Press ENTER	playback starts from the
marked scene.
	or
Press CLEAR	confirm message will
appear. Select	press ENTER to erase
the scene from	marker search menu.

Camera Angle

If the disc contains		recorded at different
camera angles, you		change to a different camera
angle during playback
1.	Press DISPLAY	during playback. The On-
	Screen Display	on the TV screen.
2.	Use v / V to	Angle icon in the On-
	Screen Display.
3.	Use b / B to	desired angle.
	The number of	angle appears on the
	TV screen.
Tip:
The ANGLE indicator		blink on the TV screen at
scenes recorded at		angles to indicate that

angle switching is possible.

Playback

3D Surround DVD ALL

This unit can produce a 3D Surround		which
simulates multi-channel audio		two
conventional stereo speakers,		five or
more speakers normally required to		multi-
channel audio from a home theater
1.	Press DISPLAY twice during	The On-
	Screen Display appears on the	.
2.	Use v / V to select the Sound	On-
	Screen Display.
3.	Use b / B to select “3D SUR”.
	To turn off the 3D Surround
	“NORMAL”.

Instant Skip HDD

Press B repeatedly during	to skip forward 15
seconds.
In HDD playback or	each press b / B
skips forward or reverse
Note:
If the remaining playback	HDD title is
less than 5 minutes (15	DVD title), this
function will not be operated

Last Condition

This recorder memorizes the settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory

even if you remove the disc from	recorder or
switch off the recorder. If you	disc that had its
settings memorized, the latest	position is
automatically recalled.
Notes:
Settings are stored in memory	any time.

This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc,

if you press STOP twice or	the recorder
before commencing to play it.

Playing a DivX Movie File

The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right.

1.Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option.

2.Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER.

The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.

3.Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the

v / V buttons on the remote to highlight and press ENTER.

4.If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press PLAY (N).

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-26.

5.Press STOP to stop the playback. The [Movie List] menu appears.

To exit the menu screen, press HOME and select [TV DVD] or [TV HDD] option then press ENTER.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle

If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below.

1.Press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears.

2.Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds. The language code will appear.

3.Press b / B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly.

4.Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.

Note:

The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with the DivX file name to display by this unit.

Movie List menu options

1.Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER.

[Movie List] menu options appear.

The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2.Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER.

[Play] Start playback the selected title.

[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.

[Delete] Deletes the file(s) or folder(s) from the media.

[Rename] Edits the file name. (page 32)

[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 33)

[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 33)

DivX file requirement

Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx”

Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”,

“.txt (Micro DVD format only)”

Playable Codec format: “DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “DX50”

Playable Audio format: “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate:

within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on DivX format

If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.

If the video and audio structure of DivX file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.

If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file name, it may be displayed as “_” mark.

If the file is encoded with GMC, the unit supports

only 1-point of the record level. * GMC?

GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX, have this option.

There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.

Playback

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file

The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right.

1.Press HOME.

The HOME menu appears.

2.Select [MUSIC] option.

3.Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER.

The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4.Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-26.

Tips:

Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen.

If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight and press ENTER.

You also display HOME menu to select another media by pressing HOME.

To exit the menu screen, press HOME and select [TV DVD] or [TV HDD] option then press ENTER.

5.To stop playback at any time, press STOP.

Tip:

You can create new folder. Select [New Album] option on the Music-HDD menu then press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.

Audio CD and Music menu options

1.Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2.Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER.

[Play] Start playback the selected title.

[Random] Start or stop random playback.

[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears

[Delete] Deletes the file(s) from the media.

[Rename] Edits the file name. (page 32)

[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 33)

[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 33)

[Program Add] Adds the track(s) to Program List. (page 29)

Random

1.Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear.

2.Press v / V to select [Random] option then press ENTER.

The unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

3.To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.

Tip:

By pressing SKIP > during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate:

within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file

Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files.

1.Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu.

You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.

Selecting multiple files/tracks (folders)

1.Press MARKER.

A check mark appears on the file/track or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file/track or folder.

2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional file/track (folders).

2.Press ENTER.

The options appear on the left side of the menu.

3.Use v / V to select the [Program Add] option then press ENTER.

4.Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional tracks.

Note:

If you select a folder for Programmed Playback, all tracks/files in the folder are added to the Program List.

5.Use B to move to the Program list.

The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on the program list.

6.Use v / V to select the track you want to start playing.

7.Press PLAY (N) to start.

Playback stops after playing the last programmed track in the program list.

8.To exit Program Playback and resume normal playback, select a track on the List and press PLAY (N).

Tip:

You can access or remove the Program List screen by pressing MENU/LIST.

Program List menu options

1.Press v / V to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2.Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

[Play] Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks from the selected track.

[Random] Start or stop random playback.

[Delete] Deletes the track(s) from the Program List menu.

[Move] Moves the track(s) to change the program order.

[Save] Memorizes the program list. (HDD only)

Repeat Programmed Tracks

Press REPEAT to select the desired Repeat mode.

[TRACK] Repeats the current track.

[ALL] Repeats all tracks on the Program List.

[OFF] Cancels Repeat mode (no display).

Erasing a Track from the Program List

1.Select the track you wish to erase from the Program List. Use MARKER button to select multiple tracks.

2.Press ENTER. The menu options appears

3.Select [Delete] option then press ENTER.

Changing Track Order in the Program List

1.Select the track you wish to move on the Program List. Use MARKER button to select multiple tracks.

2.Press ENTER. The menu options appears

3.Select [Move] option then press ENTER.

4.Use v / V to move the yellow bar to the desired location, then press ENTER.

Save Your Program List (HDD only)

This recorder memorizes the user program list that you have programmed.

1.Select a track on the Program List. The menu options appear.

2.Select [Save] option then press ENTER. The Program List is saved in the HDD’s PROGRAM folder.

Playback

Viewing a JPEG File

The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right.

1.Press HOME.

The HOME menu appears.

2.Select [PHOTO] option.

3.Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER.

The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4.Use b / B / v / V to select a file, then press ENTER.

The menu options appear on the left side of the menu.

Tips:

If you want to move to the upper directory, use the b / B / v / V to highlight and press ENTER.

You can also display HOME menu to select another media by pressing HOME.

5.Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen. Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.

Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu during viewing the full screen.

6.To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. The [Photo List] menu appears.

To exit the menu screen, press HOME and select [TV DVD] or [TV HDD] option then press ENTER.

Photo List menu options

1.Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.

Selecting multiple files (folders)

1.Press MARKER.

A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder.

2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders).

2.Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears

[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full screen.

[Delete] Deletes the selected file from the media.

[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.

[Rename] Edits the file name. (page 32)

[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder (album) or media. (page 33)

[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 33)

Tip:

You can create new folder in the HDD . Select [New Album] option then press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.

Photo file requirement

File extensions

“.jpg”

Photo size:

Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on JPEG file

Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

Depenfing on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

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