Loewe Viewvision User Manual [ru]

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Operating Manual

Equipment

– Viewvision

233–33148.024

Brief instructions for ViewVision

Preparation

Remote control TV mode

Remote control recorder mode

Switch unit on/off

Insert disk Button on the unit – Insert disk –

Operating modes

MOVIE – 34MOVIE –

MUSIC – 34MUSIC –
56DISC/USB –

PHOTO – 34PHOTO –
56DISC/USB –

Disk menu

Select title 3456–

Playback

Playback

Pause

Stop

Recorder/TV operation

Select channel or P+/-

Picture-in-picture during playback

Recording

Insert disk – Insert recordable disk –

Select signal source or P+/-

Start recording manually

Stop recording manually

Programme timed recording

– Enter data – –

ShowView – Enter data – –

Timer overview

Terminate menu

Recording of Loewe SAT-TV See operating instructions for Loewe TV

Forwards (press several times)

Backwards (press several times)

Next/previous section P+/-

Volume V+/-

Individual frame 3/4

Slow motion /

Jump forwards 30 sec.

Detailed information

Title menu

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(press several times)

Please fold out this page.

Remote control Assist – recorder operation

Loewe TV: Sound off/on

LED indicator for current operating mode

Switch over to operate TV set

(Page 20) ....................... Switch over to operate Recorder

Timer recording menu; timer recording list menu

(Page 40) ................................................. Title List menu

(Page 37) ............................................. PLAY: skip 30 sec.

(Page 39) ............................User interface of loaded DVD

MENU: switch between original and playlist

(Page 23) ...................................................“Setup” menu

Loewe TV: Volume

(Page 35) ....................................Status display (TV, DVD)

MENU: confirm the menu selection

Switch on/off - on stand by ...............................(Page 20)

Loewe TV: Radio Digital/Auro FM-Radio
Switch over to operate DVD-Player/Auro
Loewe TV: Sound menu

STOP: Select station directly ..............................(Page 47)

MENU: enter numbers or letters

STOP: Call AV selection .....................................(Page 47)

MENU: enter numbers or letters

PIP (picture in picture) ......................................(Page 40)

“Home” menu ...................................................(Page 23)

Info; PLAY: menu bar ........................................(Page 35)

MENU: hide menu

PLAY: Next chapter; ....................................... (Pages 37)

STOP: Select station up/down

MENU: select/set ..............................................(Page 23)

(Page 48) ...............................................ShowView menu

(Page 52) ......................................... New chapter marker

(Page 38) ..................................PAUSE: slow motion back

(Page 37) ..................................... PLAY: search backward

(Page 47) ..............................................................Record

(Pages 37, 38) ...................................Pause; single frame

Zoom ................................................................(Page 38)

short: Set marker; long: Marker search .............(Page 38)

Playback ...........................................................(Page 37)

PAUSE: slow motion forward ............................(Page 38)

PLAY: search forward ........................................(Page 37)

Stop ..................................................................(Page 37)

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Index

A

Area Code 31
Auto Chapter 32
Automatic programming 24

B

Basic Settings 20
Brief instructions 2

C

Card-Reader 45
Chapter List 51
Clock set 27
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 7
Connections 16

Accessories 19
Aerial 16
Amplifier 19
Camcorder 20
Decoder 18
General 16
Satellite Receiver 18
Set-top box 18

Television 16
Copy protection system 14
Copyright 14
CPRM 14

D

Delete Station 26
Digital Link 11,20
Digital Link Plus 11,24
DIGITAL OUT 7
Digital Video 49
Disc-related Terms 15
Disc Format 32
Disc Label 33
Disc Protect 34
Display 7
Disposal 11
DivX registration code 31
Dolby Digital 29
DTS 29
DV IN 6

E

Edit recordings 51

Add chapter markers 52
Combine chapters 56
Create new Playlist 52
Delete part 54
Divide title 56,58
Edit thumbnail 52
Move Playlists Chapters 57
Protect title 57
Title Name 55

F

Finalisation 33
Front Panel 6

G

Glossary 65

H

HDMI 7,36

I

IN from ANT. 16
Initialisation 28
Inserting/removing memory

cards 45

M

Main menu 21
Mains cable 7
Masthead 61
Moving stations 26
MPEG 29

O

Operating additional devices

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OPTICAL 7
OUT (TO TV) 16

P

Photo mode 44
Picture in Picture (PIP) 40
Playable Discs 14
Playback 37

3D-Surround 39
Audio CD 42
Camera positions 39
CHAPTER 37
Compatibility 43
Disc menu 39
Freeze frame 38
Markers 38
MP3/WMA media 42
Random play 43
Repeat 38
Search 37
Skip 37
Slow Motion 38
Subtitles 40
Time 38
TITLE 37

Playiback

DivX files 41
Playing on other devices 58
Playlist 52
Program Edit 25
Progressive Scan 16

R

Rating 30
Rear Panel 7
Recording 47

Digital Video 49
Manual Record 47
Record from external

sources 49
ShowView 48
Simultaneous record and

display 47
Timer Recording 47
Timer Record List 48

Regional code 15
Remote Control 16
Resetting 16
Rewritable discs 13

S

S-VIDEO OUT 7
Safety 12
Scope of delivery 10
Screen Menus 35
Service 64
Set Password 29

Delete 30
Switching off 30

Set up 10
Setup menu 23

Audio Menu 29
Disc Menu 32
General Menu 24
Language Menu 28
Lock Menu 29
Recording Menu 31

Slide Show 44
Station Rename 26
Symbols 15

T

Technical Specifications 61
Title List 51
Trademark rights 10
Troubleshooting 59–60

V

VIDEO OUT 7

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Contents

Brief instructions for ViewVision ..................................... 2

Remote control Assist – recorder operation .................... 3

Index ................................................................................4

Front Panel ......................................................................6

Rear Panel & Display .......................................................7

Operating additional devices ........................................... 8

Setting the remote control ............................................................................8

Operating Loewe equipment .........................................................................8

Remote control Assist – TV operation ............................. 9

Welcome ........................................................................ 10

Scope of delivery .........................................................................................10

Set up .........................................................................................................10

Shipping the Unit ........................................................................................11

Disposal ...................................................................................................... 11

Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set ..............................................11

For your safety ..............................................................12

Essential Information ....................................................13

Recordable discs .........................................................................................13

Playable Discs .............................................................................................14

Notes on Discs ............................................................................................15

Disc-related Terms .......................................................................................15

Symbols ......................................................................................................15

Initial Installation ..........................................................16

Initial Remote Control Setup ......................................................................16

Switching over to Progressive Scan .............................................................16

Connections - General .................................................................................16

Connecting to the Aerial .............................................................................16

Connecting to the Television .......................................................................16

Alternative connections ...............................................................................16

Connecting to a Loewe TV System ............................................................... 17

Connecting to a set-top box / Satellite Receiver...........................................18

Connecting to an External Decoder Box ......................................................18

Connecting to an Amplifier .........................................................................19

Connecting Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories ..................................................19

Connect to the mains ..................................................................................20

Basic Settings .............................................................................................20

Activating Digital Link .................................................................................20

Resetting the DVD Recorder ........................................................................20

Auto Setup .................................................................................................. 21

Menu overview ...........................................................................................22

Main menu (HOME) ....................................................................................23

Setup menu ................................................................................................23

The General Menu .......................................................................................24

Language Menu ..........................................................................................28

Audio Menu ................................................................................................29

Lock Menu ..................................................................................................29

Recording Menu .........................................................................................31

Disc Menu ..................................................................................................32

Operating convenience .................................................. 35

Additional Screen Menus ............................................................................35

HDMI mode ....................................................................36

Video mode .................................................................... 37

Playing back a DVD.....................................................................................37

Playing discs or USB devices with mixed contents .......................................40

PIP (Picture In Picture) ................................................................................40

DivX mode ..................................................................... 41

Audio mode ...................................................................42

Photo mode ................................................................... 44

USB mode ...................................................................... 45

Recording ......................................................................47

Manual Record ...........................................................................................47

Timer Recording ..........................................................................................47

Timer recordings with the ShowView® system ............................................48

Timer Record List .........................................................................................48

Record from external sources ......................................................................49

Digital Video ...............................................................................................49

Edit recordings .............................................................. 51

Menu Title List and Chapter List ..................................................................51

Edit Original and Playlist .............................................................................52

Add chapter markers ...................................................................................52

Create new Playlist ......................................................................................52

Add title/chapter to the Playlist ...................................................................53

Delete title/chapter from Original/Playlist ....................................................54

Delete part ..................................................................................................54

Title Name ..................................................................................................55

Select title start point ..................................................................................55

Select chapter .............................................................................................55

Divide title ..................................................................................................56

Combine chapters .......................................................................................56

Move Playlists Chapters ..............................................................................57

Hide title/chapter ........................................................................................ 57

Protect title .................................................................................................57

Overwrite recordings ...................................................................................58

Title List menus on other devices .................................................................58

Playing on other devices .............................................................................58

Troubleshooting .............................................................59

Technical Specifications ................................................. 61

Masthead ...................................................................................................61

Language Code List ....................................................... 62

List of country codes ..................................................... 63

Service ........................................................................... 64

Glossary ......................................................................... 65

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D I GI T A L

V ID E O

Front Panel

REC

Operation

indicator

Switch on
Switch off to standby

Front flap

(closed)

Disk tray

open/close

Playback

/ Pause

Stop

Start

recording

RES

(screen

resolution)

Program/

Chapter

up / down

Signal source

A/V

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Disk tray

USB

DV IN

AV3 VIDEO IN /

AUDIO IN L/R

Display

Front flap

(open)

REC

Rear Panel & Display

DIGITAL

IN (from ANT.)

Aerial

connection

AUDIO

COAXIAL

Digital, coaxial

audio output

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connection for a TV

with component inputs

(Cinch)

AV 2 DECODER

Euro AV (SCART) connection for an

external source (Decoder, Set-Top-

Box, Video Recorder etc.).

HDMI OUTPUT

connection of a
TV with HDMI
input

OUT (TO TV)

Passes the
aerial signal
to the TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OPTICAL

Digital, optical

audio output

S-VIDEO

Connection for a

TV with S-Video

input.

AUDIO L/R
Connection for a TV with
audio inputs (Cinch)

AV 1

Euro AV (SCART) con-

nection for TV set

Mains cable

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of connection sockets on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Record symbol

Display for currently
running recording

Timer symbol

Display for programmed
timer recording(s)

Character specications

time, total playing time, time elapsed, title, chapter /
track number, station, status etc.

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Operating additional devices

Setting the remote control

The different Loewe sets can be set as follows on the Assist remote control:

Device Button combination
Loewe TV (Chassis L2650 ≥ V4.4) + 
Loewe TV (Chassis L2600) +
Loewe TV (Chassis Q25x0) +
Loewe Centros 11x2 +
Loewe ViewVision, Centros 21x2 + 
Loewe ViewVision DR+ / DVB-T +
Loewe ViewVision 8106 H +
Loewe Auro 2216 PS/8116 DT + 
Loewe Xemix 6222 PS +
 Factory setting
The specified key combination must be pressed (approx. 5 s) until one of the LEDs
flashes twice.

Operating Loewe equipment

Using the remote control for a DVD player

Press the DVD button, the indicator above
it lights for about 5 seconds.

Using the remote control for a recorder

Press the REC button, the indicator above
it lights for about 5 seconds.

Using the remote control for a TV set

Press the TV button, the indicator above
it lights for about 5 seconds.

Every time you press the button, the indicator of the selected operating mode (TV
– REC – DVD – RADIO) lights up.

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Remote control Assist – TV operation

Sound off/on

LED indicator for current operating mode

Switch over to operate TV set

Switch over to operate Recorder

Call timer list

Set picture format

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/off

Teletext on/off

Show/hide menu

Volume down/up

Switch on/off - on stand by

Radio Digital on/off
Switch over to operate Auro
Sound menu on/off

Select station directly
MENU: enter numbers or letters

Call AV selection

PIP on/off (picture in picture)
Menu “Other functions“ on/off
Open index; MENU: info texts on/off
Status display on/off; MENU: hide menu

Select station up/down

Station list on; MENU: confirm/call

Green button: Standard settings for picture/sound

Red button: Freeze picture on/off;

DR+: Call the DR+ archive

Select station down; DR+: Jump back/Rewind/Replay

DR+: Record

Freeze picture on/off;

DR+: Pause (Start viewing with time shift)

PIP: Position of the PIP picture; MENU: select/set

Yellow button: previous station
Blue button: programme info on/off

Freeze picture off; DR+: Playback/Set bookmark
Select station up; DR+: Jump forward/Fast forward

Freeze picture on; DR+: Stop

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Welcome

Thank you

for choosing a Loewe product. We are happy to welcome you as our customer.
At Loewe we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user friendli­ness. This is equally true of TV, DVD, video, audio and accessories.
Neither technology nor design is an end in itself, but both are intended to provide
our customers with the best possible audio and visual experience. Our design is
not influenced by short-term, fashionable trends. You have, after all, purchased a
high-quality piece of equipment which you do not want to get tired of looking at
tomorrow or the day after.
You can control three devices with the Assist remote control. In addition to this
recorder also a Loewe TV set and a Loewe DVD player or a Loewe Audio System
(page 8).

Scope of delivery

Recorder Loewe ViewVision

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Assist remote control with 2 batteries

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AV cable (Scart cable)

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Antenna cable

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HDMI cable

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1x DVD-RW disk

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this operating manual

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Trademark rights

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS“ and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The ShowView System is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Set up

Place the recorder on a firm, level base.

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Do not place the recorder in the vicinity of sources of intense heat or in direct

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sunlight.
When installing in a cabinet or enclosed shelf: Leave at least 2.5 cm free around

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the recorder to allow unhindered circulation of air and avoid build-up of heat.
Do not cover up fan and openings on the rear.
There can be interference to the images and sound of any nearby television,

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video recorder or radio. If this is the case, do not position the unit in the direct
vicinity of a TV set, video recorder or radio, or switch the unit off after remov­ing the disk.
Position the recorder so that the infrared signal of the remote control can

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reach the display of the recorder unobstructed (or if this is not possible, see
“Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set”, page 11).
Do not place strong artificial light sources in front of the device. This may affect

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infrared reception.
Incorrect voltages can damage the device. This device may only be connected

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to a power supply with the voltage and frequency specified on the rating plate,
using the power cable provided.
If there is an electrical storm, disconnect the antenna and mains plug. Power

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surges caused by lightning strikes can damage the unit through the antenna
system or the mains.
The antenna and mains should also be disconnected if the unit is to remain

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unsupervised for a long period of time.
The mains plug must be easily accessible so that the unit can be disconnected

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at any time.
Lay the cable in such a way that it cannot get damaged. The power cable should

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not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood upon or exposed to chemicals

- the latter also applies to the device as a whole. A mains cable with damaged
insulation can cause electric shocks and is a fire hazard.
Do not tug the cable when you remove the mains plug but hold the plug by the

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housing. The wires in the mains plug may be damaged and cause a short-circuit
when you plug it back in.

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You should also read and follow the safety advice on the following pages.

Welcome

Shipping the Unit

The original shipping box and packaging materials should be used to ship the unit.
To give the unit the best possible protection, repack it as it was originally packed
by the manufacturer.

Disposal

Cardboard box and packaging

In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, we
pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. However, we
recommend that you keep the original cardboard box and the rest of the packaging
materials so that the unit can, if necessary, be transported in the safest possible
conditions.

The unit

Important: The EU Directive 2002/96/EG governs the proper
re-acceptance, handling and recycling of used electronic appli­ances. Old electronic appliances must therefore be disposed of
separately. Never throw this set in the normal domestic waste.

You can hand in your old set free of charge at identified collection

points or at your dealer if you buy a similar new set. Other details
about re-acceptance (also for non-EU countries) are available from
your local administration.

Remote control batteries

The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as
cadmium, lead or mercury. Regulations concerning used batteries
mean that batteries may no longer be thrown out with the house­hold rubbish. You can dispose of used batteries free of charge at
the collection points in commercial outlets. Your dealer will also
have a collection point for used batteries.

Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set

With Digital Link you can install the recorder for example in a closed rack or a
cupboard without direct visual contact with the recorder. With the DVD remote
control, you operate the recorder via the Loewe TV set. Digital Link must be
switched on on the recorder (page 20).
If you use the HDMI connection, the TV set is automatically switched over to this
input if your TV set supports this function.
If you want to make timer recordings from the TV satellite tuner, Digital Link Plus
controls the recording. With Digital Link Plus the station data of the aerial and
cable stations of the TV set are transferred to the recorder so that the same stations
are saved in the same order in both devices. This enables timer recordings of aerial
and cable stations to be made comfortably on the TV set with the EPG (Electronic
Program Guide). The timer data are transferred to the recorder which then makes
the timer recording independently of the TV set. For timer data for satellite sta­tions, the TV set starts and stops the recorder and sets it to the Euro AV 1 input.
When play is started, this is shown immediately on the TV set regardless of which
TV station you are currently watching (if the TV is switched off, it will be switched
back on automatically first).

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For your safety

For your own safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read
and follow the safety advice below:

Use for the intended purpose and ambient conditions

This recorder is intended exclusively for the reception, recording and playing of
video and audio signals and is designed for the home and office and may not be
operated in rooms with a high humidity (e.g. bathroom, sauna) or high concentra-
tion of dust (e.g. workshops).

The terms of the warranty only cover normal use of the recorder.

If the device is used outdoors, make sure that it is protected against moisture (rain,
drips and splashes or dew). High humidity and dust concentrations lead to leak
currents in the device which may lead to electric shocks or fires.

If you have moved the device out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it
switched off for about an hour to avoid formation of condensation.

Always switch off your system (Viewvision, TV set and any other audio components
which may be connected) before connecting or disconnecting other devices or
loudspeakers.

Do not open up the housing, or you could be directly exposed to the laser beam.
The laser beam will be visible if the unit is open.

DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM.

PLEASE NOTE: TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR THE REAR OF THE UNIT). THERE ARE NO PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT
THAT CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER. REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED
OUT BY A LOEWE DEALER.

Only use original accessories such as Loewe installation systems if possible.

Supervision

Do not allow children to use the recorder/TV set unsupervised. Do not allow children to
play in the immediate vicinity of the recorder/TV set. They could knock, push or pull the
equipment over and cause injury.

Cleaning

Only clean your recorder with a slightly damp, soft, clean cloth (without any ag­gressive cleaning agents).
If the recorder does not read a disk correctly, the reading unit in the device may be
soiled. Use a commercially available cleaning disk.
Keep the disk drawer closed to prevent dust from the drawer getting onto the
lens.

About this user guide

The information in this guide refers to the Loewe product Viewvision and Viewvision
Secam - (version for France).
Unless stated otherwise, the instructions refer to the operating elements on the
Assist remote control.

The explanations for DVDs in this guide refer to the DVDs recorded with this
recorder. They do not apply for DVDs recorded on other recorders and played on
this recorder.

Paragraphs beginning with the ➠ symbol indicate important hints, tips or condi­tions for perfect operation.

Protect your recorder from:

liquids and damp

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shock and mechanical stress

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magnetic and electrical fields

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cold, heat, direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in temperature

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dust

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anything which obstructs ventilation

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manual interference with the unit‘s interior

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Terms which you will find in the menu or printed on the recorder are printed in
bold type.

In the functional descriptions, the necessary operating elements are arranged to
the left of the text which contains the handling instructions.

Please read this operating manual to understand this device and its possibilities.
The individual chapters are inter-related.
The index/glossary at the end of this manual explains certain terms which are used
in the user interface of the device and in the operating manual.

Essential Information

Recordable discs

DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disc - ReWritable)

DVD-RW discs can be formatted for recording in the VR mode or
in the video mode. These discs can be rewritten several times.
Recordings can be deleted and the disc can then be rewritten.

VR mode Recordings can be extensively edited.

They can only be played on VR mode compatible players (after
finalisation).

Video mode Limited editing possible.

Play on normal DVD players (after finalisation).

DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc - Recordable)

These discs can be recorded once. A DVD-R disc cannot be rewrit­ten or edited after finalisation. DVD-R discs can only be formatted
for recording in video mode. Play on normal DVD players (after
finalisation). Limited editing possible.

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable)

These discs can be rewritten several times. Recordings can be de­leted and the disc can then be rewritten. Play only on DVD+RW­compatible players (automatic finalisation). Edited contents can
only be played after finalisation on DVD+RW-compatible players.
Titles/chapters of recordings can be edited.

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)

These discs can be recorded once. A DVD+R disc cannot be rewrit­ten or edited after finalisation. Play only on DVD+R-compatible
players (after finalisation). Edited contents can only be played
after finalisation on DVD+R-compatible players. Title/chapters
can be edited conditionally.

➠ This recorder cannot write to CD-R or CD-RW discs.

➠ This recorder cannot write data discs (e.g. no MP3 or JPEG files).

➠ The displayed recording time is not exact because the recorder uses a vari-

able bit rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time
depends on the contents being recorded.

➠ When recording a television broadcast the remaining recording time may be

shorter if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference.

➠ If you record only still pictures or audio, the recording time may be longer.

➠ The displayed recording time and remaining time may not always add up to

the total length of the disc.

➠The available recording time may be shorter following intensive editing of the

disc.

➠ If you use a DVD-R disc you can continue recording until the disc is full or

until you finalize it. Before you start recording check how much recording
time is available on the disc.

➠ If you use a DVD-RW disc in video mode, the available recording time is

extended again when you delete the last title recorded on the disc.

➠ The Delete Parts function (page 54) only hides the title but does not delete

it from the disc and does not extend the recording time (except for the last
recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in video mode).

➠ Overwrite recording is only possible on DVD+RW discs (page 58).

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DIGITAL AUDIO

Recordable

ReWritable

Essential Information

Recording TV-Audio Channels

This recorder can also record NICAM audio. If the NICAM setting (page 27) is set
to “Auto“, NICAM audio will be recorded in the case of a NICAM transmission.

Restrictions on Video Recording

You cannot record movie material with copy protection with this recorder. If

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a copy protection is encountered during recording, the recording stops or is
interrupted automatically and a message is displayed on the screen.
A video that can only be copied once can only be recorded using a DVD-RW

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disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
NTSC format signals from analog or DV inputs cannot be recorded correctly

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with this recorder.
SECAM format video signals (from an integrated TV tuner or from analog

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inputs) are recorded in PAL format.

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) that only allows the
recording of “copy once“ broadcasts. CPRM is the abbreviation for “Content
Protection for Recordable Media”.
This recorder is CPRM compatible. You can therefore record copy-once broadcasts
but cannot make copies of these recordings. CPRM recordings are only possible
with VR mode formatted DVD-RW discs and can only be played on players with
CPRM compatibility.

Copyright

The recording equipment should only be used for lawful copying. You should

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find out what constitutes lawful copying in the country in which you are mak­ing a copy. Copying of copyrighted material e.g. films or music is only lawful
if permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
The product contains copyright protection technology through certain US pat-

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ents and other intellectual property rights and is the property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other companies. Use of this protection technology must be
authorized by the Macrovision Corporation. It is only intended for private or
other limited use unless otherwise authorized by the Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Playable Discs

Video-DVD (8 cm- / 12 cm disc)

Audio-CD
(8 cm- / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/RW

DVD-R/DVD-RW discs, DVD+R/DVD+RW discs, CDR/CD-RW discs with audio titles,
DivX, MP3/WMA or JPEG files and Kodak Picture-CDs (JPEG) can also be played

on this unit.

 including MP3 discs with ID3-Tag.

➠ DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs written to using a PC or a DVD

or CD recorder cannot be played if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is
condensation on the recorder‘s lens.

➠ If you record a disc using a PC, even if it is in a compatible format, the disc

may not play depending on the settings of the application software used to
create the disc. (Further information can be obtained from the software pro­vider).

➠ Depending on the recording unit or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself,

some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) discs cannot be played with this unit.

➠ Do not attach any labels to either side (the labeled side or the written side)

of a disc.

➠ Do not use any irregularly shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). If

you use these discs malfunctions may occur.

➠ Fingerprints and scratches on the disc can affect playback and/or recording.

Take proper care of your discs.

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Essential Information

Regional code of the Recorder and DVDs

This Recorder can only play Region “2“ or “all“ coded DVDs.

The region code on the label of some DVDs shows which type of DVD recorder can
play those discs. If you play other discs the error message “Incorrect region code.
Playback not possible.“ will be displayed on the TV screen.
Some discs may not have the label with the region code even though they cannot
be played in all regions.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the prerecorded side of the disc. Hold the disc at the edges so as
not to touch the surface with your fingers. Do not stick paper or tape to either
side of the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or a source of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight as
there may be a considerable increase in temperature inside the car.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can affect the picture and sound quality. Clean
the disc before playing it with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out­wards.

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

Disc-related Terms

Title

A title is the main movie content or the music album. You have easy access by
the title number.

Chapter (DVD)

Chapters are movie sequences or a piece of music which are parts of a title. You
have easy access by the assigned chapter number.

Track (only Audio-CD)

A piece of music on an Audio-CD. You have easy access by the assigned track
number.

Symbols

The symbol on the screen

During operation, may appear on the screen. This symbol means that the desired
function is not available at the moment.

Disc symbols in the operating instructions

If part of the operating instructions contains one of the symbols listed below, the
section is only applicable to the disc shown on the symbol.
Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the selected recording quality.
One or more of the symbols are displayed for each function described in the manual
so that you can immediately see whether the disc supports this function.

DVD ALL All DVDs listed below

-RW Video DVD-RW Disc with video mode

-RW VR DVD-RW Disc with VR mode

-R DVD-R disc
+R DVD+R disc
+RW DVD+RW disc
DVD-V DVD-Video disc
CD Audio CD
DivX DivX/Xvid files
MP3 MP3 files

WMA WMA files

JPEG JPEG files

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Initial Installation

Initial Remote Control Setup

To insert or change the batteries, press on the imprinted arrow. Sldie off and remove the
battery compartment cover. Insert alkaline-manganese LR 03 (AAA) type batteries and
make sure the + and – poles are aligned correctly. Then, replace the cover.

Switching over to Progressive Scan

With the “Progressive Scan” mode you get the best possible picture quality with­out flicker in the “Component Video” mode in display units which support this
operating mode.

➠ Your recorder must be switched on. An HDMI cable is not

plugged.

Button on the recorder.

On: 576 P appears briefly in the recorder display.

Off: 576 I appears briefly in the recorder display.

Connections - General

➠ Depending on your television set and the other units you want to connect,

there are several ways of connecting your recorder to your TV set. Only use
the connection methods described below.

➠ Refer as necessary to the manuals for your television, recorder, stereo system

and other units in order to make the best possible connections.

➠ The recorder must be connected directly to the TV set. Use the “connection

wizard” for this in Loewe TV sets.

➠ Do not connect the Recorder AUDIO OUT socket to the audio system Phono

In socket.

Connecting to the Aerial

Remove the existing aerial cable plug (R) (for analog, terrestrial or cable TV) from
the TV and plug it into the aerial socket on the back of the recorder (IN from ANT.)
socket). Then plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the TV socket on the
recorder (OUT (TO TV)) and the other end into the aerial socket on the TV.

Connecting to the Television

Make the following connections depending on the scope of functions of your
existing equipment (page 17)
When connecting to a LOEWE TV set, the recorder must be logged in to the con­nection wizard of the TV set at the appropriate connection first.

Euro AV1 connection

Connect the AV1 scart socket of the recorders to the appropriate input socket on
the TV with the scart cable.

HDMI connection

Connect the HDMI OUT socket of the recorder to the HDMI input socket on the
TV set with the HDMI cable provided (HDMI socket 1 in Loewe). Make the set­tings as described on page 36. The SCART connection is required additionally for
recording from the TV set.

Alternative connections

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT socket of the recorder to the S-Video input socket of
the TV set with the S-Video cable.

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets on the recorder to the appropriate
input sockets on the TV set with a Y Pb Pr cable (available from your dealer).

Audio connection (left/right)

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT socket of the recorder to the left and right
AUDIO IN sockets on the TV set with the audio cables.

Digital Audio output

Connect the DIGITAL-OUT socket of the recorder to the DIGITAL-IN socket of
the surround amplifier.

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ON

Line IN

Power OUT

OFF

230V~50/60Hz

Surr.

Front

Right

Surr.

Front

Subw.

Left

Right

Center

Left

R

R

L

C

L

Bass Intensity

Phase

Min. Max.

0 180

Crossover Frequency

Audio Link

System connector

50 250.

Initial Installation

Connecting to a Loewe TV System

Make the connections as shown here:

Audio-Link

Aerial cable

Loewe Individual Sound-System (Subwoofer)

Back of the television

Euro-AV cable

HDMI cable

Aerial cable

Back of the recorder

Mains cable

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L

R

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO
INPUT

HDMI
INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

SCART INPUT

Pr

Pb

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

SCART AV1 SCART AV2

AERIAL
INPUT

AERIAL
OUTPUT

L

R

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

HDMI
INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

SCART INPUT

Pr

Pb

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

SCART AV1 SCART AV2

AERIAL

INPUT

AERIAL
OUTPUT

SCART AV

Initial Installation

Connecting to a set-top box / Satellite Receiver

If you use a cable or satellite receiver with integrated decoder, connect it to your
recorder and television set as described below. If you use a separate decoder box
for your cable/satellite television, follow the instructions in the next section “Con­necting to an External Decoder Box“.

Connect the aerial cable as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV

1.
channels.

Connect the AV1 connection to an AV socket on your TV set with the Scart

2.
cable. This enables you to view discs.

Connect the AV2 DECODER connection to an AV socket on your set-top box

3.
/ your satellite receiver. This enables you to watch its TV channels.

➠ This recorder is equipped with a “Loop-Through“ function. The function

enables you to record a TV program from the integrated analog terrestrial TV
tuner of this recorder while watching a satellite or set-top box channel. Do
not connect the recorder “via“ your video recorder, satellite receiver or set-top

box.
Antenna/
cable television
wall socket

Set-top box or
satellite receiver

Connecting to an External Decoder Box

If you use an external decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, follow the
connection procedure described below.

Connect your aerial socket in the wall to the aerial input socket on your set-top

1.
box / satellite receiver using an aerial cable.

Connect the decoder to the AV DECODER socket on the set-top box /satellite

2.
receiver using a SCART cable. Further instructions can be found in the manual
for your decoder box.

Connect the AV2 socket on the DVD recorder to an AV 2 socket on your set-top

3.
box / satellite receiver using a SCART cable.

Connect the AV1 socket on the DVD recorder to a AV 1 socket on your televi-

4.
sion using the SCART cable.

➠ Do not connect the Decoder-Box directly to the recorder but as shown in the

figure below to the satellite/set-top box.

➠ Stations from the decoder (e.g. via Pay-TV services) can only be viewed when

the recorder is switched off (standby mode).

➠ For timer recordings to work properly on this recorder, the satellite / set-top

box must also be switched on during recording.

➠ With this configuration you cannot watch one television broadcast and record

another at the same time.

Antenna/

cable television

wall socket

Set-top box or satellite receiver

Decoder

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Back of the television

Back of the recorder

Back of the recorder

Back of the television

A

X

O

R

L

AUDIO INPUTDIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

P+ P- AV

Video

L-Audio-R

L

R

VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Initial Installation

Connecting to an Amplier

Connecting to an analog amplifier with analog 2-channel
stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II / Pro Logic

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT socket of the recorder to the left and
right AUDIO IN sockets of the amplifier, receiver or stereo system with the audio
cables (A).

Connecting to a digital amplifier with two-channel digital
stereo (PCM) or to an audio/video receiver with a multi­channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS)

Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT sockets (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL

1.
X) of the recorder to the appropriate input socket on your amplifier. Use an
appropriate digital audio cable (optical O or coaxial X - available from your
dealer).

You must configure the digital output of the recorder (page 29).

2.

Back of the recorder

➠ If the audio format of the digital output does not correspond to the capa-

bilities of your receiver, the receiver will emit a strong distorted sound or no
sound at all.

5.1 Digital surround sound via the digital connection can only be obtained if
your receiver is equipped with a digital multi-channel decoder.

You can obtain information about the audio format of the current DVD via the
“Disc Info“ menu (page 35).

Connecting Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories

Connect the input sockets (AV2 on the back of the device or AV3 = input on the
front of the device (page 6)) of the recorder to the audio/video out sockets of the
accessory components with the audio/video cables.

If you have connected a device to AV2 and switched off its power supply, the
Digital Link Plus function to the recorder is not possible.

Connector block for an
accessory component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

Amplifier (Receiver)

Digital multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection offers the best sound quality. You will need a
multi-channel audio/video receiver which supports one or more audio formats, e.g.
MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS. You will find information in the documentation
enclosed with the receiver.

➠ Due to the DTS licensing agreement the digital output will be to DTS DIGITAL-

OUT when a DTS audio stream is selected.

This recorder does not perform a (2-channel) decoding (downmix) of a DTS
sound track internally. In order to enjoy DTS multi-channel surround sound, you
have to connect this recorder to a DTS-compatible receiver via one of the
recorder’s digital audio outputs.

Front of the recorder

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P+ P- AV

DV

IN/OUT

Initial Installation

Connecting a digital camcorder

You can connect a digital camcorder (DV) or a digital DVD-R/RW recorder to the
DV IN socket and transfer contents of DV tapes or DVDs digitally.
Use a DV cable (not included in delivery) to connect the DV IN-/OUT socket of
your DV-camcorder/video deck to the DV IN socket on the front control panel of
this recorder.

➠ Only DV units can be connected to this socket (the source signal must be in

the DV-25 format; see page 49). It is not compatible with digital satellite
tuners or S-VHS video decks.

DV Digital Camcorder

Front of the recorder

Connect to the mains

First plug the small plug on the power cable into the mains connection on the
back of the recorder then plug the large mains plug into a 110-240V/50-60Hz
mains socket.

Basic Settings

Set the remote control for recorder operation.

Activating Digital Link

With Digital Link, Loewe TV sets pass on the signals from the remote control through
the Euro-AV connection on the recorder. Digital Link is useful when you want to
put the recorder in a concealed place, e.g. in a closed rack.

➠ Your recorder must be switched on.

Button on the recorder for > 3 s

Digital Link on: LINK appears in the recorder display.

Digital Link off: FRONT appears in the recorder display.

Resetting the DVD Recorder

If any of the following problems occur.

The unit is plugged in but will not turn on or off.

•

The display panel does not work.

•

The recorder is not working properly, no picture is displayed,

•

the Recorder can be reset in the following way:

Hold down the button on the device for at least 10 seconds. The
device switches off or pull out the power cable, wait at least 20
seconds and reconnect the cable.

Press the button again to switch the device back on.

Push the On/Off button on the DVD recorder or

the On/Off switch on the remote control.

➠ If you aim the remote control at the recorder when switching over to

Recorder mode, the recorder will be switched on.

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