LG RH7500, RH7800 User Manual

HDD/DVD RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : RH7800/RH7500

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

RH7823TP1L/RH7521TP1L_AA4ULL_ENG

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

Caution: The apparatus 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: This product employs a Laser System.

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

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

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

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

SERIAL NUMBER:

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

Model No. ______________________________ Serial No. ______________________________

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

POWER: This HDD/DVD Recorder operates on a mains supply of 110-240V~, 50/60Hz.

WIRING: This DVD & HDD Recorder is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. Please refer to the wiring instructions below:

WARNING: A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this DVD & HDD Recorder must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution board.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this DVD & HDD Recorder may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Introduction

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-25

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . .14-15

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-25

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . .20

Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .21-22

Rating / Set Password / Area Code . . . . . . .21

DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

DV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Finalize / Disc Label / Disc Protect . . . . . . .24

General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .25

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-38

Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file or Video CD .26-29

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .32-33

Program Playback with Audio CD and

MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file . . . . . .37-38

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-44

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . .42

Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System . . .43

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-52

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .46

HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . .47

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .48 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .49

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion . . . . . . . . . .50

Combining Two Titles Into One . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .51

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Dubbing from HDD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Dubbing from DVD to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . .55

One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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

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

Symbol Used in this Manual

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

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

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

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

Titles recorded on the HDD

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R disc DVD-Video disc Video CDs Audio CDs DivX files MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

About the Symbol Display

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

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

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

Storing Discs

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

Cleaning Discs

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

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

JPEG

WMA

MP3

DivX

ACD

VCD

DVD

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

HDD

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

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

Introduction

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.

DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)

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

edit it any more.

 Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up

to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

 Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter

combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

The recommendable recordable DVD discs

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

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

TDK (4x, 8x) TDK (4x) Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) TDK (2.4x) Maxell (2.4x)

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

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

---HP(2.4x, 4x) -

Note:

If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

 Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

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

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

the software publisher for more detailed information.)

Regional code of the recorder and DVDs

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

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

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

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

Remote Control Operation

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

Remote Control Battery Installation

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

Caution

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

Introduction

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.

Disc-related terms

DVD +R (Double Layer)

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

8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

DVD ±R / DVD ±RW

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

4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as much.

VCD (Video CD)

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

MPEG

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

MP3

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

WMA

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

JPEG

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

DivX

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

PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)

Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in the same way as audio CDs.

Title (DVD video discs only)

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

Chapter (DVD video discs only)

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

Scene (VCD)

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

Track

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

Introduction

a POWER button and indicator

Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Lights up red when the recorder is in standby mode.

b HDD/DVD

Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD.

c N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

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

d x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

e z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

f PROG. (V/v)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

g Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

h OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

i Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.

REC: The recorder is recording.

HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.

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

TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner

mode.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

j Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

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

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

l INPUT 4 (S-VIDEO IN)

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

m DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

Front Panel

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0-9 numerical buttons: Selects

numbered options in a menu.

3D SURR.: Selects 3D SURROUND during playback.

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

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

down through memorized channels.

A-B: Repeat sequence.

ANGLE: Selects a DVD camera

angle, if available.

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

AV: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-4, or DV IN).

CHP ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording.

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

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

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

ENTER

- Acknowledges menu selection.

- Displays information while viewing a TV program.

HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 15 seconds forward on the disc (about the length of a typical TV: commercial).

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

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

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

PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

PIP: Selects PIP function on or off.

N (PLAY): Starts playback. POWER: Switches the recorder

ON or OFF.

RANDOM: Plays tracks in random order.

REC (z): Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

REC MODE: Selects the recording mode (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ).

REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

RETURN (O)

- Removes the menu.

- Displays the menu of a video CD with PBC.

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

SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.

SETUP: Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

VIDEO Plus+: To display the program menu for VIDEO Plus+ System programming. SKIP (. / >): Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

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

TIMER REC: Displays Timer Record menu.

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

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

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

TV Control Buttons

- POWER: Turns the TV on or off.

-AV: Selects the TV’s source.

- PR +/–: Selects TV’s channel.

- VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.

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

ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image.

Remote Control

Hookup and

Settings

a AERIAL

Connect the aerial to this terminal.

b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with audio inputs.

c VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

e VIDEO OUTPUT Switch

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

f EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO

Connect to a TV with SCART jack.

g EURO AV 2 DECODER

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

h OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

i Cooling fan

j AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

k RF. OUT

Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor

l AUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right)

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

m VIDEO IN 3

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

n COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

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Connecting to the Aerial

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

RF coaxial connection

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

Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

Aerial

ANTENNA

INPUT

Rear of TV

SCART INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Connections to Your TV

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

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

Tips

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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.

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

Caution

– Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the

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

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

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

– Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

SCART connection

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

Video connection

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

Component Video connection

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

Progressive Scan connection

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

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

Notes:

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Set the Progressive to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 19.

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

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press 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.

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

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

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

A V

VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

SCART INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Hookup and

Settings

Connecting to an Amplifier

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

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

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

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

2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 20).

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.

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

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

Rear of the recorder

A X O

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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 the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu. See “Program Edit” (page 17).

Tip:

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

Note:

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

Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack

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

Tip:

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

Notes:

 Pictures containing copy protection signals that

prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

 If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you

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

 When you record to a VCR from this recorder, do

not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

 If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect

the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack.

 If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will

not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR or tuner.

VCR RECORDER

Line input 1

Line input 2

VCR, Cable Box, or

Satellite Tuner, etc.

Rear of the recorder

PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decorder

SCART AV

Rear of the recorder

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Settings

Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Jacks

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

Note:

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

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

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

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

Note:

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

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DV Digital Camcorder

IN/OUT

Rear of the recorder

Front of

the recorder

Front of the recorder

Using the Home Menu

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

1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

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

media you want. Options appears.

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

option you want.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

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TV (HDD): Returns to live TV viewing for HDD recording.

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TV (DVD): Returns to live TV viewing for DVD recording.

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TITLE LIST: Displays the Title List menu.

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MOVIE: Plays back the movie of the DVD-Video, Video CD. Or Displays Movie menu.

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MUSIC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu.

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PHOTO: Displays Photo menu.

Initial Settings

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

General Operation

1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.

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

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

move to the second level.

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

5. Press B to move to the third level.

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

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

7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Programming

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

Preparation:

 Connect the recorder to the desired type of aerial,

as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 11.

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:

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

Hookup and

Settings

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 50.

 [Move] Sorts the programme positions on the

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

 [Delete] Disables a programme position you do

not need.

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

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

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

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

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

Program Edit

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

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

change the setting.

 [PR] indicates the selected programme position.

 [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically.

Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

 [Ch.] Changes the channel number.

 [MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer

picture.

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

AV1 Decoder

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

1. Press AV while the Program List menu appears.

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

 Off: Inputs the signals from the EURO AV1

AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Normally select this.

 On: The encoded video signal input from the

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

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Auto Clock Set

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

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

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

ENTER.

Note:

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

Manual Clock Set

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

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

ENTER.

3. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

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

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

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

TV Aspect

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

 [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen

TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

 [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen

TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Display Mode

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

 [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands on

the upper and lower portions of the screen.

 [Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture on

the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Hookup and

Settings

Progressive Scan

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

Note:

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

Caution

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.

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.

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