LiteOn HD-A940G, HD-A940, HD-A960, HD-A970, HD-A940GX User Manual

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HD-A940/960/970 Series

User’s Manual

HDD/DVD Recorder

* : HD-A940G, HD-A940GX, HD-A960G, HD-A960GX, HD-A970GX

*Please refer to Model Comparison Chart on the back cover for the features supported by each model.

*The HDMI connection of this DVD recorder features HDCP technology for the purpose of content protection. Connecting the recorder to a TV via an HDMI-to-DVI cable may lead to loss of signal if the TV is not DVI/HDCP-compliant.

DVD

+R/+RW/-R/-RW

Important Safety Instructions

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the safety and operation instructions carefully before using this product.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain the safety and operation instructions for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS - Observe warnings listed in the manual.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow the safety and operation instructions when using this product.

5. CLEAN - Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. VENTILATION - Do not block any ventilation openings of this product.

7. MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water, and be sure to prevent this product from being exposed to any

dripping or splashing.

8. HEAT - Do not install this product near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including ampliﬁer) which produce heat.

9. POLARIZATION - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. POWER CORD - Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.

11. ACCESSORIES/ATTACHMENTS - Use only accessories/attachments speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. USAGE - Unplug this product during lightning storms or when it is not used for long periods of time.

13. CART - Use only cart, stand, tripod bracket or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

When a cart is used, operate carefully to prevent the objects from tip-over.

14. SERVICING - Contact qualiﬁed personnel when servicing is needed. Servicing is required when this product has been damaged in any way, for example, when the power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled on the product; objects have fallen into the product; the product has been exposed to rain or moisture; the product does not work normally; or the product has been dropped.

15. BATTERY - To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage or damage to the unit, please follow the instructions listed below when using the product’s remote control.

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - signs matching the marks indicated.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.)

• Remove batteries when the remote is not used for a long time.

16. WASTE - End-of-life units should be discarded in accordance with your local environmental regulations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliances: www.eias.org

The lighting ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.

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 appliance.

CAUTION!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM THE UNIT.

CAUTION!

• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or

a CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player lens.

• Unﬁnalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all

time information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.

• Check the copyright laws in your country before record-

ing from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 and JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

CAUTION! – POWER BUTTON

Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER button in any position does not disconnect the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote.

PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN

OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE TV SET COMPATIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

LEGAL NOTICES REGARDING MACROVISION

PROPERTY RIGHTS

“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132.”

“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

This symbol indicates that used electrical and electronic equipment requires special handling when the unit is to be discarded. Please send the unwanted unit to a waste collection/recycling center near you to help protect our environment.

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

▀ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

▀ DivX, DivX Certiﬁed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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

Warning, Caution and Others

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .........................2

Warning, Caution and Others .........................3

Table of Contents .............................................4

DISC INFORMATION

Recordable Discs ............................................................. 6

Recording Time ................................................................ 6

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

Unplayable Discs .............................................................. 7

Region Code .................................................................... 7

Disc Preparation (Formatting) .......................................... 8

Disc Finalization ............................................................... 8

Title & Chapter ................................................................. 8

CONNECTIONS

DVD Recorder Overview ..................................9

Front View ........................................................................ 9

Display Window .............................................................. 10

Rear View ....................................................................... 10

Remote Control .............................................. 11

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

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

Connecting the DVD Recorder ......................13

Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cables ................. 14

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable .............................. 14

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable .............................. 17

Step 4: Connecting the Decoder (If Required) ............... 20

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ............................... 21

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Easy Setup ......................................................22

Set Language ................................................................. 22

Set Clock Format ............................................................ 22

Set System Date ............................................................ 22

Set System Time ............................................................ 22

Set TV Channels ............................................................ 23

Complete Settings .......................................................... 23

Setup Menu .....................................................23

System ........................................................................... 24

Date/Time ....................................................................... 24

Tuner .............................................................................. 24

Video Input/Output ......................................................... 25

Audio Output .................................................................. 26

Recording / Playback ..................................................... 26

DVD Movie ..................................................................... 26

Channel Editor ................................................28

Moving up/down TV Channels ....................................... 29

Inserting TV Channels .................................................... 29

Swapping TV Channels .................................................. 29

Renaming TV Channels ................................................. 30

Enabling/Disabling TV Channels .................................... 30

Setting Decoder .............................................................. 30

Setting Channel Frequency ............................................ 30

ShowView® Programming System ................31

GETTING STARTED

Contents Menu ...............................................32

Screen Overview ........................................................... 32

Previewing Files via Contents Menu ............................. 33

On-Screen Input Keypad ...............................34

Screen Overview ........................................................... 34

Entering New Title/File Name ........................................ 35

Easy Guider ....................................................36

Screen Overview ........................................................... 36

Using Easy Guider: Play ............................................... 37

Using Easy Guider: Record ............................................ 38

Using Easy Guider: Timer Record .................................. 39

Using Easy Guider: Copy ............................................... 41

Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools ....................................... 43

RECORDING

Recording from TV .........................................47

Recording from External Sources ................48

VCR/V8 Camcorder/DVD Player .................................... 48

DV (Digital Camcorder) .................................................. 48

Recording Options .........................................50

One-Touch Recording .................................................... 50

Adding New Sessions .................................................... 50

Playing Last Recorded Title (HDD) ................................ 50

Using Chapter Mark ....................................................... 50

TIMER RECORDING

Timer Record Menu ........................................53

Info Screen 1 .................................................................. 53

Info Screen 2 .................................................................. 53

Setting Timer Program ..................................54

Date/Time Mode ............................................................. 54

ShowView® Mode ........................................................... 55

TIME SHIFT

Pause Live TV .................................................57

Record & Play .................................................57

PLAYBACK

Navigation Menu ............................................58

Screen Overview ............................................................ 58

Playback Options ........................................................... 59

Playback (Disc) ..............................................62

DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD .................................................. 62

Audio CD ........................................................................ 62

Media Files (Video/Music/Picture) .................................. 62

Picture with Music .......................................................... 63

Playback (HDD) ..............................................64

DIGITAL VIDEO SUP

PORT

MPEG-4 Videos ...............................................65

Supported Formats ......................................................... 65

Playing MPEG-4 Files .................................................... 65

DivX® VOD .......................................................66

Navigation Menu ............................................67

EDITING

Edit Menu ........................................................69

Screen Overview ............................................................ 69

Editing Titles ...................................................70

Rename Title .................................................................. 70

Protect Title .................................................................... 70

Overwrite Title ................................................................ 71

Split Title ......................................................................... 71

Merge Titles .................................................................... 72

Erase Title ...................................................................... 72

Set Title Thumbnail ......................................................... 72

Editing Chapters ............................................73

Insert Chapter Mark ........................................................ 73

Remove Chapter Mark ................................................... 73

Hide Chapter .................................................................. 73

Show Chapter ................................................................. 74

COPYING

One-Touch Copying .......................................76

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

GLOSSARY

RECOMMENDED DISC LIST

Disc Information

Unlike traditional VCR (video casette recorder), DVD recorder comes with a wider variety of media to choose from for either playback or recording. Please check the following sections before buying discs or recording.

Recordable Discs

Type Logo Information

DVD-R

• DVD+VR mode

• Write-Once

DVD-RW

• DVD+VR mode

• Rewritable

DVD+R

• DVD+VR mode

• Write-Once

DVD+RW

• DVD+VR mode

• Rewritable

DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

• DVD+VR mode

• Write-Once

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The DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL (Double Layer) logos belong to the respective entities holding the trademarks.

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For best results, use discs with the above logos.

Recording Time

Type Mode Time

DVD (4.7GB)

HQ 1 hour SP 2 hours LP 3 hours EP 4 hours SLP 6 hours Just Fit Variable

DVD+R DL (Double Layer) (8.5GB)

HQ 114 minutes SP 224 minutes LP 332 minutes EP 443 minutes SLP 665 minutes Just Fit Variable

HDD (160GB)*

HQ 34 hours SP 68 hours LP 101 hours EP 135 hours SLP 203 hours Just Fit Variable

HDD (250GB)*

HQ 55 hours SP 108 hours LP 160 hours EP 214 hours SLP 321 hours Just Fit Variable

HDD (320GB)*

HQ 70 hours SP 139 hours LP 206 hours EP 275 hours SLP 413 hours Just Fit Variable

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The ‘Just Fit’ mode is available for timer recording only.

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The table lists the minimum recording time available on

each medium.

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* depending on the model.

Disc Information

Playable Discs

Type Logo Information

DVD-Video

• Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs (The region code is printed on the rear panel of recorder.)

DVD-R

• Recorded in DVD- Video format and ﬁnalized

• With JPEG/BMP ﬁles

• With MP3/WMA/ WAV ﬁles

• With MPEG-1 ﬁles

• With MPEG-2 ﬁles (.VOB/.DAT/.MPG)

• With MPEG-4 ﬁles (.AVI/.DIV*/.DIVX*)

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

CD-R

• With JPEG/BMP ﬁles

• With MP3/WMA/ WAV ﬁles

• With MPEG-1 ﬁles

• With MPEG-2 ﬁles (.VOB/.DAT/.MPG)

• With MPEG-4 ﬁles (.AVI/.DIV*/.DIVX*)

CD-RW

Video CD (VCD)

• CDs for video ﬁles recorded with CD sound, VHS quality, MPEG-1 compression technology

Super Video CD (SVCD)

• CDs for video ﬁles recorded with CD sound, SVHS quality, MPEG-2 compression technology

Audio CD

• CDs for music ﬁles recorded in digital signal, featuring better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time

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The DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL (Double Layer) logos belong to the respective entities holding the trademarks.

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For best results, use discs with the above logos. Other types of discs may not be played back with the intended results on this DVD recorder. Do not use irregular-shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the recorder.

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It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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* depending on the model.

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If an MP3 ﬁle name contains two-byte characters (e.g. Chinese characters), it may not be displayed correctly.

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This DVD recorder does not display ID3 (for MP3) and WMA tags.

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This DVD recorder does not support mp3PRO ﬁles.

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The MP3 ﬁle bitrates supported by this DVD recorder are: 32Kbps - 320Kbps.

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This DVD recorder does not support WMA lossless ﬁles and WMA ﬁles protected by DRM (digital rights management) technology.

Unplayable Discs

This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed below. If you try to play back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to your ampliﬁers or speakers. If an unplayable disc is inserted, an ‘Invalid Disc’ error message will appear on screen after attempts of trying to play the disc fail.

• Unﬁnalized discs recorded on other DVD/CD

recorders

• DVD Audio discs

• KODAK PHOTO CDs

• DVD-Video discs with a region code not supported

by the recorder

• DVD-RAMs

• Data discs (e.g. CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs) which do

not contain any type of ﬁles supported by this DVD recorder

• Standard SACDs (Hybrid type of SACDs can be

played as normal Audio CDs.)

Region Code

This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video discs marked with the same region code as printed on its rear panel or the all-region discs. If you try to play discs with different region code(s), a message saying ‘Invalid Region Code’ will appear on screen.

Example of region code :

ALL

Disc Preparation (Formatting)

If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you need to format the discs before recording. After you insert a blank DVD-RW disc, the disc preparation screen will appear. Pressto select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’, then press ENTER.

• Quick Preparation

If you select this option, the recorder will format part of the disc for your immediate recording. After the recording is ﬁ nished, you can continue recording or play back the recorded title. If you wish to watch the title on another DVD recorder, DVD player or PC, you need to ﬁ nalize the disc ﬁ rst.

• Full Preparation

If you select this option, the recorder will format the whole disc. The process will take a longer time to complete. After formatting, you can repeatedly use the disc for recording, and there is no need to ﬁ nalize the disc afterwards.

The preparation screen will also appear after you erase a DVD-RW disc.

Disc Finalization

After recording or copying, you may need to ﬁ nalize your disc before it can be played back on another DVD recorder, DVD player or PC. Please refer to the following table for further information on discs you use.

Type Finalization

Note

DVD-R

Data File



Video Title



DVD-RW

Data File



Video Title



When using a disc formatted with ‘Quick Preparation’ mode



When using a disc formatted with ‘Full Preparation’ mode

DVD+R

Data File



Video Title



DVD+RW

Data File



Video Title



DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

Data File



Video Title



: Not required : Required

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Please note that you may not be able to play a ﬁ nalized disc on certain devices (e.g. older model DVD players) due to technical incompatibility.

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Only discs used to record video titles require ﬁ naliza- tion. Discs used to copy media ﬁ les (such as MP3 or JPEG ﬁ les) are considered as data: there is no need to ﬁ nalize these discs.

Title & Chapter

For DVD-Video or other digital videos, disc contents are usually divided into individual titles, which you may preview using the disc menu. Some titles may be further divided into a smaller unit called ‘chapter’. To view the disc menu, press MENU on the remote control.

Editing_00_03

Disc or HDD

During or after recording, you can create chapters by inserting chapter marks in a video title. Depending on the target medium you use, the number of maximum chapters and titles you can add may vary. Please see the table below for details.

Type Maxi. Title Maxi. Chapter

HDD 5994* -

DVD 49** 254

* For each title, you can create up to 999 chapters.

** For each title, you can create up to 99 chapters. But you can only create a maximum of 254 chapters in one disc.

Connections

The following sections introduce a step-by-step process to set up this DVD recorder. When more than one setup option are listed at a speciﬁ c stage, please refer to the option most suitable for your setup condition.

DVD Recorder Overview

Front View

4 DISPLAY window

Shows operation information

2 OPEN/CLOSE button

Opens or closes the disc tray

7 8 9 10 11 12

3 Disc tray

Holds discs securely during recording or playback

5 HDD indicator

Lights when HDD (hard disk drive) is selected as the target device

6 DVD indicator

Lights when DVD drive is selected as the target device

7 HDD/DVD button

Changes DVD recorder’s current mode from HDD (hard disk drive) to DVD and vice versa

8 SOURCE button

Selects equipment connected via line inputs

13 DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack

Connects digital camcorder

14 LINE IN (S-Video/Composite VIDEO &

AUDIO L/R) jacks

Connects the outputs of external equipment via S-Video or composite video/audio cables

1 POWER ON/OFF button

Switches on the DVD recorder or switches the unit to standby mode

9 RECORD button

Starts recording on current device

10 PLAY button

Starts playback on current device

11 STOP button

Stops playback or recording

12 PUASE/STEP button

Pauses playback or recording

*Appearance of the unit may vary slightly depending on the model.

When using the LINE IN jacks

By default, this DVD recorder automatically selects S-Video signal over the composite one when both input jacks are used to connect to other devices. If you would like your videos to be imported from a speciﬁ c source, you can either change the default setting through Setup → Video Input/Output → Front AV Input, or use one set of the connec- tions at a time.

Connections

Display Window

1 PLAY indicator 2 DVD indicator

3 SVCD indicator 4 VCD indicator 5 CDDA indicator

6 FILE indicator

12 Multi-information window

9 PAUSE indicator 14 CD-R/DVD-R indicator

13 DVD+RW indicator

11 TIMER RECORD indicator

10 RECORD indicator

8 DVD+R indicator

7 CD indicator

TIMER

DVD SVCD VCD CDDA CD

+RW

-R

-RW

FILE

21 3 4 5 6 7

8 13 14 15

9 10 11

15 CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator

Rear View

8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack

Connects an amplifier or a receiver with a digital input jack

7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack

Connects an amplifier or a receiver with a digital input jack

3 COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks

Connects the inputs of external equipment via component video cables

6 HDMI DIGITAL OUT jack

Connects a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) with HDMI input jack (via HDMI cable)

1 VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks

Connects antenna cables

2 AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

Connects the inputs of external equipment via composite video/audio cables

4 SCART INPUT jack

Connects the output of external equipment via SCART cable

5 SCART OUTPUT jack

Connects the input of external equipment via SCART cable

9 AC IN terminal

Connects the power cord

*Appearance of the unit may vary slightly depending on the model.

(*for models designed with a detachable power cord)

Connections

Remote Control

1 POWER button Switches on the DVD recorder or switches the unit to standby mode

2 DISPLAY button Displays disc/HDD information

3 Alphabet & Number buttons

4 TIMER button Displays Timer Record menu

5 CONTENTS button Displays Contents Menu

6 TOP MENU button Displays DVD top menu (if available)

7 Direction ( ) & ENTER buttons

8 SETUP button Displays Setup menu

9 HDD/DVD button Switches to DVD or HDD

STOP button

Stops current operation

11 PREVIOUS button Goes to previous item (file/track/chapter)

13 EDIT button Displays Edit menu

F. R. (Rewind) button

Reverses playback

14 RECORD button Starts recording

AUDIO button Displays and switches audio options

16 OPEN/CLOSE button Opens or closes disc tray

17 SOURCE button Selects input source

TV (MODE) button Switches to TV view or SCART source view (decoder)

CH + / CH - button Changes TV channels

ShowView button Displays the ShowView system menu

GUIDER button Displays Easy Guider menu

MENU button Displays disc menu

23 NAVI. button Displays Navigation menu

TIME SHIFT button Pauses live TV program

25 PLAY button Starts playback

26 PAUSE/STEP button Pauses current operation or starts playback frame by frame

27 NEXT button Goes to next item (file/track/chapter)

28 F. F. (Fast Forward) button Fast forward playback

29 COPY button Starts copying

SUBTITLE button Displays and switches subtitle options

ANGLE button Displays and switches angle options

Using the Remote Control

Apart from the basic playback and recording buttons, the unit’s remote control is also designed with a set of quickaccess function buttons: SETUP, GUIDER, TIMER, NAVI. and CONTENTS*. Pressing these buttons will lead you directly to their respective menus. If you would like to exit the screen, simply press the function button again. (*The ‘CONTENTS’ button is available in HDD models only.)

Preparing Remote Control

Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the markings inside the remote control.

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Using rechargeable batteries is not recommended.

Remote Control Signal

The remote has an operating range of approximately

7.5 M, and works best when pointed directly at the unit horizontally at angle up to 30° from the sensor window of the DVD recorder.

7.5

Connections

Connecting the DVD Recorder



Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.

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It is recommended that you connect VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT jack of this recorder to a TV via a VCR may cause a viewing problem when playing a copy-protected disc. The same viewing problem may also occur when connecting the recorder to a TV/VCR combo system.

Connection Method



Wall → DVD Recorder → TV



Wall → DVD Recorder → VCR → TV

Before you start

► Check whether all the accessories are included in your package box.

 Remote Control (1)  Batteries (2)

 Audio/Video Cable (1)  Power Cord (1) (*depending on the model)

 HDMI Cable (1)  Blank DVD Disc (1) (*depending on the model)

 Antenna Cable (1)  User’s Manual (1)

 Quick Start Guide (1)

Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cables

Wall Outlet DVD Recorder TV

Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall.

Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on the television.

(Please note that this serves as a pass-through only.)

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

TUNER

AV OUTPUT

T V

Wall

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

TUNER

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable

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The table below lists some of the options for establishing the video and audio connections of this DVD

recorder. For reference, ﬁ rst check the top row to select a type of video cable you wish to use; then look down the column to see what types of audio connections are applicable. Select only one of the applicable options to connect your DVD recorder to other devices unless speciﬁ ed otherwise.

Video Audio

HDMI Cable

Component Video Cable

SCART Cable

Composite Video Cable

HDMI Cable

*

SCART Cable

*

Composite Audio Cable

 

Digital Audio Cable (Optical)**

   

Digital Audio Cable (Coaxial)**

   

* The HDMI and SCART cables can transmit video and audio signals at the same time. Normally, if you use these two cables for video connection, you do not need to establish an additional analog audio connection.

** If you wish to enjoy digital audio sound, you need to establish the digital audio connection (via an optical or a coaxial cable) whatever video cable you use.

Connections

Option 1 Using HDMI Cable

If your TV has an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD recorder

to the HDMI IN jack on the television.

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The HDMI cable can transmit both video and audio signals at the same time. If you use an HDMI cable to connect to your TV, it is recommended that you remove all other audio/video connections (component or composite cables) between the DVD recorder and your TV to enjoy better audio/video quality.

However, if you wish to play back discs recorded in DTS format, you need to use an extra optical or coaxial cable to connect the DVD recorder to your TV or to a stereo ampliﬁ er/receiver.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

T V

HDMI IN

HDMI Cable

HDMI Out

TUNER

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HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

The DVD recorder supports the HDCP technology, which is developed to prevent copying of the content transmitted via the HDMI cable. After all connections are made, the recorder will start checking whether the connecting TV (or other display device) is HDCP-compliant. If the veriﬁ cation process fails, a pop-up window will appear. Press  and ENTER to try again. Otherwise, disconnect the HDMI cable and use other types of video cable for connection. If you select ‘EXIT’ without disconnecting the cable, or if you do not select any option in 10 seconds, the pop-up window will disappear. Next time when you try to watch HDCP-encrypted content, there will be no image shown on screen.

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After all connections are made, make sure related system settings are correct on the Setup menu.

• Setup → Video Input/Output → HDMI Resolution: Select a resolution mode supported by your TV.

• Setup → Video Input/Output → HDMI Output: Select what types of signal you wish to be transmitted via HDMI cable.

Option 2 Using Component Cable

If your TV has a component video input, use a component video cable (with green, blue and red

ends) to connect the COMPONENT OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the COMPONENT IN jack on the television.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

Component video cable

CB / PB

CR / PR

COMPONENT IN

CB / PB

CR / PR

T V

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

TUNER

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If your television supports ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, you may adjust the ‘Component Output’ setting accordingly for better results. Please go to Setup Video Input/Output Video Output, and select ‘Component-Progressive’. You can activate the Setup menu directly by pressing SETUP button on your remote control.

Option 3 Using SCART Cable

If your TV has a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD

recorder to the SCART IN jack on the television.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

T V

SCART IN

TUNER

SCART OUT

Connections

Option 4 Using Composite Cable

If your TV has a composite video input, use a composite video cable to connect the VIDEO

(COMPOSITE) OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the VIDEO (COMPOSITE) IN jack on the television.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

Video cable

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TUNER

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable

Option 1 Using HDMI Cable

If your TV has an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD recorder to

the HDMI IN jack on the television.

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After all connections are made, make sure related system settings are correct on the Setup menu. If there is still no sound, go to SetupAudio OutputHDMI Audio and set ‘PCM’ as the audio output mode.

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If you select to use the HDMI cable in Step 2, set the HDMI output mode to ‘Video + Audio’ via SetupVideo Input/ OutputHDMI Output.

Option 2 Using SCART Cable

If your TV has a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD

recorder to the SCART IN jack on the television.

Option 3 Using Composite Cable

Use a composite audio/video or a composite audio cable (via the red and white ends) to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on a stereo ampliﬁ er, a receiver or a TV.

White

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

Audio cable

RIGHT

DVD

LEFT

VIDEO

Stereo audio amplifier

or receiver

Red

T V

Red

White

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TUNER

Connections

Option 4 Using Digital Audio Cable

Using an Optical Cable

Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the digital optical input on a stereo ampliﬁ er or a receiver.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Optical digital cable

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Digital Out (Optical)

DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE

TUNER

Using a Coaxial Cable

Use a coaxial cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the coaxial digital input on a stereo ampliﬁ er or a receiver.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Digital Out (Coaxial)

DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE

Coaxial digital cable

TUNER

Step 4: Connecting the Decoder (If Required)

For PAY-TV/CANAL+ subscribers, you will need to connect an additional decoder to your TV and DVD recorder.

Refer to Step 1 to connect your DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall, and then to the RF IN jack on the

television, if you have not established the connection.

Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART IN jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART OUT jack on the CANAL+

decoder.

Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on the televi-

sion.

SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)

SCART OUT

Wall

RF IN

T V

RF OUT

SCART

OUT

RF IN

SCART IN

CANAL+ Decoder

Completed in Step 1

TUNER

SCART

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During recording, if you have problem watching programs imported via decoder, you can press TV (MODE) to switch to the ‘SCART Bypass’ mode. However, you need to ﬁ rst activate the feature through SetupVideo Input/Output TV MODE.

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Setting TV MODE/SCART Bypass (p.25)

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Depending on the cable manufacturers, the SCART cable you use may not be able to detect all signals transferred via this connection. If you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’ mode through the Setup menu, and still have problem using the feature, try to use a new SCART cable to connect the decoder to your DVD recorder.

Connections

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After all the cable connections are completed, you can now plug the power cord of the recorder into the outlet, and start using the recorder.

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If you use a model which features attached power cord, you only need to plug the power cord to the outlet at this step.

► Preparing the DVD Recorder for Further Settings

After completing the connection process, check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that video from the DVD recorder can appear on screen. For further information, please check the instruction manual offered by your TV manufacturer.

System Settings

Before you start

► Check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.),

so that video from the DVD recorder can appear on screen. For further information, please check the instruction manual offered by your TV manufacturer.

Easy Setup

The ‘Easy Setup’ is designed to help you complete basic settings step by step. On each option screen, use or number buttons (0-9) to make necessary adjustments, then press ENTER to conﬁ rm. If you would like to return to the previous option, select ‘Back’. Or select ‘Exit’ if you wish to quit the setup process.

Select a language for on-screen message

Language

The ‘Easy Setup’ guide appears automatically when you switch on your new DVD recorder for the ﬁ rst time. After the ﬁ rst-time setup, you can always access the guide via Setup → System → Easy Setup.

English

Set Language

Press  to select your preferred language for the on-screen menus and messages, then press ENTER.

Set Clock Format

Press  to select your preferred clock format for display, then press ENTER.

Set System Date

Press or number buttons (0-9) to enter correct date information, then press ENTER.

Set System Time

Press or number buttons (0-9) to enter correct time information, then press ENTER.

System Settings

Set TV Channels

Please follow the on-screen instructions to create a complete channel list. If you wish to perform the channel scanning later, select ‘Skip the Process’, then press ENTER.

►Selecting Country

Press  to select your country/region, then press ENTER.

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List of countries/regions varies depending on model types.

►Scanning TV Channels

Press  to select ‘Auto Scan’, then press

ENTER.

The scanning process will start.

Otherwise, select ‘Skip’ to skip the scanning process.

Complete Settings

After the scanning process is completed, press ENTER to save the settings and exit the ‘Easy Setup’ screen.

Setup Menu

Use the Setup menu to edit your system setting preferences. Follow these steps to change the default settings.

Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

SETUP

Press to display Setup menu

Press  to select a category you wish to

change, then press ENTER.

English

Press  to select an option you would like to

change from the sub-menu, then press ENTER.

Press or number buttons (0-9) (when

required) to change the settings, then press ENTER.

When completed, press SETUP to exit the Setup

menu.

System

Option Application Easy Setup Use the step-by-step ‘Easy Setup’

guide to complete basic settings.

OSD Change the language of on-screen

menus and messages.

Auto Sleep Set the time period for the DVD

recorder to turn to standby mode if there is no operation.

• Off

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

Restore Reset all options to default settings.

Date/Time

Option Application Clock Format Select a preferred clock format for

display.

• M/D/Y-12Hr

• D/M/Y-12Hr

• Y/M/D-12Hr

• M/D/Y-24Hr

• D/M/Y-24Hr

• Y/M/D-24Hr

Date Set the system date.

* You can set the date up to 2099/12/31 (Year/Month/Day)

Time Set the system time.

Tuner

Option Application Country Select your country/region. Utilities Perform channel scanning to create a

channel list and edit the list.

• Scan Channel

• Edit Channel

TV Audio Select the type of audio signal imported

from TV tuner.

• Stereo

• Main

• SAP (Sub)

• Mono

Scanning TV Channels

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When the ‘Scan Channel’ function is activated, the TV channels are scanned and stored in a speciﬁc order. If your TV content provider changes the channel listing, or if you reinstall this DVD recorder, you may need to go through this process again.

Editing Listed TV Channels

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The automatic scanning process lists all available channels in a speciﬁc order. If you would like to change the sequence, you can further edit your preference in ‘Channel Editor’. The ‘Channel Editor’ also offers other customizing functions (e.g. rename channel, insert or disable channels, etc.) For more information, please see ‘Channel Editor’ (p.28).

Setting TV Audio

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Use the ‘TV Audio’ option to set a preferred audio channel for viewing and recording TV programs through the DVD recorder.

▌ Stereo

Select to record the stereo sound channel of a TV program.

▌ Main

Select to record the primary language channel of a bilingual TV program.

▌ SAP (Sub)

Select to record the second language channel of a bilingual TV program.

▌ Mono

Select to record the mono sound channel of a TV program.

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The audio setting is applicable only when the selected

audio channel is offered.

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For bilingual TV programs, you can only record one of the language versions.

System Settings

Video Input/Output

Option Application TV MODE Enable or disable the ‘TV MODE/

SCART Bypass’ function to control the viewing source alternation.

Front AV Input

Prioritize the input source from the front-panel jacks.

• Auto (* Use S-Video signal ﬁ rst if available)

• S-Video

• Composite

Video Output

Select the type of video signal supported by your TV.

• Component-Interlaced

• Component-Progressive

• SCART RGB

• SCART S-Video

HDMI Resolution

Select a resolution mode compatible with your HDTV or HD-ready TV.

• Auto

• 576p

• 720p

• 1080i

• 1080p

HDMI Output

Select the type of contents for output.

• Video+ Audio

• Video Only

Setting TV MODE/SCART Bypass

The ‘TV MODE/SCART Bypass’ feature allows you to watch videos/programs from the SCART source (decoder, VCR, etc.) directly at the push of a button.

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You need to activate the function via the Setup menu before using the TV (MODE) button on remote control.

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After you press TV (MODE) to view videos/programs from the SCART source, only POWER and TV (MODE) buttons on the remote will be available to use. You can only press POWER to switch off the DVD recorder, or press TV (MODE) again to return previous viewing mode.

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After you press TV (MODE) to view videos/programs from the SCART source, status indicator will light up in the display window.

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Depending on the cable manufacturers, the SCART cable you use to connect an external device to the DVD recorder may not be able to detect all signals transferred via this connection. If you have activated the ‘TV MODE/SCART Bypass’ function via the Setup menu, and still have problem using the feature, try to use a new SCART cable.

Setting Component Video Output

If your TV supports ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, you can choose to set the DVD recorder’s output accordingly to enjoy better video quality. ‘Progressive Scan’ mode differs from the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode in how a video image is updated. In ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, scan lines for an image are refreshed in every pass and by a sequential order. In the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode, image is updated by alternating sets of odd and even scan lines.

Progressive Scan Mode:

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

Line 5

Line 6

Line 7 etc

Interlaced Scan Mode:

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

Line 5

Line 6

Line 7 etc

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If you accidentally set ‘Progressive’ as the video output mode when the DVD recorder is not connected to a progressive-scan-compatible TV, you may lose the video signal on your TV instantly. To recover the problem, switch off the DVD recorder, and then switch it on again. After the DVD recorder is switched on (in about 30 seconds), press (right direction button), 5, 0, 2, 0, on remote control, then press ENTER. The recorder will then be automatically switched off. The DVD recorder’s TV output will be restored to default when you switch on the recorder next time.

Setting HDMI Resolution

With an integrated video upscaler, this DVD recorder can automatically enhance resolution of the output picture up to 1080p (1080 scan lines, Progressive mode). Select a resolution mode supported by your TV to enjoy sharper, clearer image.

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The HDMI resolution setting may affect the video

output mode of this recorder.

▌ If the HDMI resolution mode is set to ‘576p’, ‘720p’,

‘1080i’ or ‘1080p’, the recorder’s video output format will be automatically switched to the progressive scan mode (‘Component-Progressive’). If you

disconnect the HDMI cable for other connections, you need to either change the video output setting on the Setup menu, or use compatible TV sets.

▌ If the HDMI resolution mode is set to ‘Auto’, the

recorder’s video output format will be automatically switched to the last selected interlaced scan mode (‘SCART S-Video’, ‘SCART RGB’ or ‘ComponentInterlaced’) after you disconnect the HDMI cable.

Audio Output

Option Application Dolby

Digital

Set the digital audio output mode.

• PCM (when your ampliﬁer does not have an integrated Dolby Digital decoder)

• Bit Stream (when your ampliﬁer has an integrated Dolby Digital decoder)

DTS Output

Enable/disable the DTS (Digital Theater System) feature offered by DVD-Video discs.

• On

• Off

MPEG Audio

Set the MPEG audio output mode.

• PCM (when your ampliﬁer does not have an integrated MPEG audio decoder)

• Bit Stream (when your ampliﬁer has an integrated MPEG audio decoder)

HDMI Audio

Set the audio output mode via HDMI cable.

• Auto

• PCM

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If the spoken language of your disc(s) is recorded using the DTS format, disabling the DTS option will result in loss of sound when watching ﬁlm. Please always check the information on disc(s) before you decide to change options.

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The DTS-encoded audio can only be transmitted via a digital audio device. Before enabling the ‘DTS Output’, make sure you have established a digital audio connection. For more information, please see ‘Connecting the DVD Recorder’ (p.13)

Recording / Playback

Option Application Recording

Mode

Select a recording mode for different picture quality and recording time.

• HQ (High Quality)

• SP (Standard Play)

• LP (Long Play)

• EP (Extended Play)

• SLP (Super Long Play)

Chapter Mark

Select the interval to insert chapter marks in recorded titles.

• Off

• 5 Minutes

• 10 Minutes

• 15 Minutes

• 20 Minutes

• 25 Minutes

• 30 Minutes

Slide Time Set the still picture playback speed.

• Off

• Interval (3-99 Seconds)

VCD PBC Enable/disable the PBC (playback

control) function offered by VCD or SVCD.

• On

• Off

DivX (R) VOD*

Display the registration code of the DVD recorder.

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* depending on the model

DVD Movie

Option Application Menu Set a preferred language for displaying

the DVD menu.

Audio Set a preferred audio language when

watching a DVD-Video disc.

Subtitle Set a preferred language when display-

ing subtitles of a DVD-Video disc.

Parental Lock

Set a preferred level to control content access.

• Off

• 8: Adult

• 7: NC-17

• 6: R

• 5: PG-R

• 4: PG-13

• 3: PG

• 2: G

• 1: Kid Safe

Password Set password for the parental lock

function. (default: 0000 [zero])

Aspect Ratio

Select a viewing mode supported by your TV or display.

• 16:9 Wide

• 4:3 Pan

• 4:3 L.Box

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If the DVD-Video disc is already preset to a default language, the playback will start following this setting, rather than your preferred option. You can later change the default setting using the Setup menu or Navigation menu during playback.

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