Loewe ViewVision DR+ User Manual
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Operating Manual
DVD
Viewvision DR
233–32818.022
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Contents
Remote control Assist – recorder operation .................... 3
Front Panel ......................................................................4
Rear Panel & Display .......................................................5
Welcome ..........................................................................6
Scope of delivery ...........................................................................................6
Set up ...........................................................................................................6
Shipping the Unit ..........................................................................................7
Disposal ........................................................................................................7
Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set ................................................7
About the internal hard disk .........................................................................7
For your safety ................................................................8
Essential Information ......................................................9
Rewritable discs ............................................................................................9
Playable Discs .............................................................................................10
Notes on Discs ............................................................................................ 11
Disc-related Terms .......................................................................................11
Symbols ...................................................................................................... 11
Initial Installation ..........................................................12
Initial Remote Control Setup ...................................................................... 12
Resetting the DVD Recorder ........................................................................12
Switching over to Progressive Scan .............................................................12
Connections - General .................................................................................12
Connecting to the Aerial ............................................................................. 12
Connecting to the Television .......................................................................13
Connecting to a set-top box / Satellite Receiver...........................................13
Connecting to an External Decoder Box ......................................................14
Connecting to an Amplifier .........................................................................14
Connecting Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories ..................................................15
Connecting a digital camcorder ..................................................................15
Activating Digital Link .................................................................................15
Basic Settings .............................................................................................15
Main menu .................................................................................................16
Setup menu ................................................................................................16
The General Menu .......................................................................................17
Language Menu ..........................................................................................21
Audio Menu ................................................................................................22
Lock Menu ..................................................................................................22
Recording Menu .........................................................................................25
Disc Menu ..................................................................................................26
Additional Screen Menus ............................................................................28
HDMI mode ....................................................................29
Video mode ....................................................................30
Playing back a DVD or video CD ..................................................................30
Playing memory media with mixed contents ...............................................33
PIP (Picture In Picture) ................................................................................33
DivX mode ..................................................................... 34
Audio mode ................................................................... 35
Copy/move files/folders ...............................................................................36
Program list ................................................................................................ 37
Photo mode ...................................................................38
Card-Reader mode .........................................................39
Remote control Assist – Card-Reader operation ............40
Recording ...................................................................... 41
Recordings on the HDD ...............................................................................41
Delayed TV viewing – Timeshift mode .........................................................41
Simultaneous record and display ................................................................. 42
Manual Record ...........................................................................................42
Timer Recording ..........................................................................................43
Timer recordings with the ShowView® system ............................................43
Timer Record List .........................................................................................44
Record from external sources ......................................................................44
Digital Video ...............................................................................................44
Edit recordings ..............................................................46
Menu Title List and Chapter List ..................................................................46
Edit Original and Playlist .............................................................................47
Add chapter markers ...................................................................................47
Create new Playlist ...................................................................................... 47
Add title/chapter to the Playlist ...................................................................48
Delete title/chapter from Original/Playlist ....................................................49
Delete part ..................................................................................................49
Title Name ..................................................................................................50
Select title start point ..................................................................................50
Select chapter .............................................................................................50
Sorting ........................................................................................................51
Undo/redo deletion .....................................................................................51
Combine titles .............................................................................................51
Divide title ..................................................................................................52
Combine chapters .......................................................................................52
Move Playlists Chapters ..............................................................................53
Hide title/chapter ........................................................................................53
Protect title .................................................................................................53
Dubbing .........................................................................54
Dub from HDD to DVD ................................................................................55
Dub from DVD to HDD ................................................................................55
Overwrite recordings ...................................................................................56
Title List menus on other devices .................................................................56
Playing on other devices .............................................................................56
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 57
Technical Specifications .................................................59
Masthead ...................................................................................................59
Operating additional devices .........................................60
Setting the remote control ..........................................................................60
Operating Loewe equipment .......................................................................60
Remote control Assist – TV-operation ........................... 61
Language Code List ....................................................... 62
List of country codes ..................................................... 63
Glossary .........................................................................64
Index .............................................................................. 65
Service ........................................................................... 66
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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 15) ....................... Switch over to operate Recorder
Timer recording menu; timer recording list menu
(Page 41) ................................................Timeshift Mode
(Page 30) .............................................PLAY: skip 15 Sec.
(Page 32) ............................User interface of loaded DVD
MENU: switch between original and playlist
(Page 16) ...................................................“Setup” menu
V–/V+ Loewe TV: Volume
(Page 28) ....................................Status display (TV, DVD)
MENU: confirm the menu selection
Switch on/off - on stand by ...............................(Page 15)
Loewe TV: Radio Digital
Switch over to operate DVD-Player
Loewe TV: Sound menu
STOP: Select station directly ..............................(Page 42)
MENU: enter numbers or letters........................(Page 30)
STOP: Call AV selection .....................................(Page 42)
MENU: enter numbers or letters
PIP (picture in picture) ......................................(Page 33)
“Home” menu ...................................................(Page 16)
Info; PLAY: menu bar ........................................(Page 28)
MENU: hide menu
P+/P– PLAY: Next chapter;
STOP: Select station up/down .................... (Page 30, 42)
MENU: select/set ..............................................(Page 16)
(Page 43) ...............................................ShowView menu
(Page 47) ......................................... New chapter marker
(Page 31) ........................PAUSE: short: slow motion back
(Page 30) ..................................... PLAY: search backward
(Page 42) ..............................................................Record
(Page 30, 31) .....................................Pause; single frame
Zoom ................................................................(Page 31)
short: Set marker; long: Marker search .............(Page 31)
Playback ...........................................................(Page 30)
PAUSE: slow motion forward ............................(Page 31)
PLAY: search forward ........................................(Page 30)
Stop ..................................................................(Page 30)
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Front Panel
HDD
DVD
HDD
HDD
Power button
Switch off in standby
RES
(screen
resolution)
Record
on
hard disk
Record
on
DVD
Start
recording
Disc tray
open/close
Beginning of
chapter
/ previous chapter
Stop
Playback
/ Pause
Disc tray
Next
chapter
Display
Front flap
(closed)
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Memory card 2
SD / MMC / MS /
MS-Pro / XD
Memory card 1
CF / MD
Front flap
(open)
DV IN
Input 4
S-Video IN
VIDEO IN 4 /
AUDIO IN 4 L/R
DV D
REC T/S
HDD
TV
Rear Panel & Display
S-VIDEO OUT
AERIAL
Aerial
connection
RF. OUT
Passes the
aerial signal
to the TV
HDMI OUT
connection of a
TV with HDMI
input
S-VIDEO OUT
Connection for a
TV with S-Video
input.
EURO AV 2 DECODER
SCART connection for an external
source (Decoder, Set-Top-Box, Video
Recorder etc.).
EURO AV 1
AUDIO / VIDEO
SCART connection for
TV set
VIDEO OUTPUT switch
Position RGB: EURO AV1 socket gives out the RGB signal and
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT socket does not supply a signal
Position COMPONENT: COMPONENT VIDEO OUT socket gives
out a Comp. signal and EURO AV1 socket does not supply a
signal. * Please note the position of the switch here.
VIDEO IN 3/AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)
Connection for an external source (Audio
System, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder etc.)
with video / audio inputs (Cinch).
VIDEO OUT
/ AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Connection for a TV with
video / audio inputs (Cinch)
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connection for a TV
with component inputs
(Cinch), *
DIGITAL OUT
Digital, coaxial
audio output
OPTICAL
Digital, optical
audio output
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.
T/S Timeshift mode active
REC recording mode active
HDD hard disk in operation
DVD DVD in operation
HDD ◄► DVD dubbing mode active
TV TV reception active
Timer recording active or programmed
Character specications
time, total playing time, time elapsed, title, chapter /
track number, station, status etc.
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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.
Scope of delivery
recorder Loewe ViewVision DR+
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Assist remote control with 2 batteries
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Euro AV cable (Scart cable)
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Digital audio coaxial cable
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Audio cinch cable
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Video cinch cable
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Antenna cable
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HDMI cable
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1x DVD-RW disc
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this operating manual
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You can control three units with the remote control, apart from this recorder also a
Loewe TV set and a Loewe DVD player or a Loewe Audio System.
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 move the recorder during operation or just after switching it off.
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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 disc.
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 7).
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 15).
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).
About the internal hard disk
The internal hard disk (HDD) is very sensitive. Operate the recorder according to
the following regulations to avoid HDD errors.
Important recordings should be saved on DVDs to avoid losing data (page 54).
Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. To move the recorder,
proceed as follows:
Wait at least two minutes after the message POWER OFF.
1.
Pull out the mains plug.
2.
Move the recorder.
3.
Data on the HDD may be lost if the power fails during recorder operation.
The HDD is very sensitive. Improper handling or an unsuitable environment could
damage the HDD after a few years in operation.
Sudden stopping during playing and visible mosaic effects in the picture are an
indication of this. There may be no advance warning signs for an HDD defect.
Recordings cannot be played if the HDD is defective. The HDD must be replaced
in this case.
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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 DR+, 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 disc correctly, the reading unit in the device may be
soiled. Use a commercially available cleaning disc.
Keep the disc 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 DR+ and
Viewvision DR+ 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.
Essential Information
Rewritable 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 49) 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 56).
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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 20) 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)
Video-CD (VCD, SVCD, 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, VCD/SVCD 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 Video-CD or Audio-CD)
Movie sequences or a piece of music on a Video-CD or an Audio-CD. You have
easy access by the assigned track number.
Scene
On a Video-CD with PBC functions (Playback Control) the moving pictures and
freeze frames are divided into sections called “scenes”. You have easy access by
the assigned scene 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 (DVD, Video, +RW, MP3) are displayed for each function described in the manual so that you can immediately see whether the disc
supports this function.
HDD Title on HDD
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
VCD Video-CD
CD Audio-CD
DivX DivX/Xvid files
MP3 MP3 files
WMA WMA files
JPEG JPEG files
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S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
R
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
HDMI
INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
SCART INPUT
Pr
Pb
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
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.
Resetting the DVD Recorder
If any of the following problems occur.
The unit is plugged in but will not turn on or off.
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The display panel does not work.
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The Recorder is not functioning normally.
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the Recorder can be reset in the following way:
Hold down the button on the device for at least five 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.
Switching over to Progressive Scan
With the “Progressive Scan” mode you get the best possible picture quality without
flicker the “Component Video” mode (VIDEO OUTPUT switch on the back of the
recorder in position COMPONENT page 13) in display units which support this
operating mode.
➠ Your recorder must be switched on.
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 (AERIAL
socket). Then plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the TV socket on the
recorder (RF-OUT) and the other end into the aerial socket on the TV.
Back of the television
Aerial
Back of the recorder
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S-VIDEO
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Initial Installation
Connecting to the Television
Make the following connections depending on the scope of functions of your
existing equipment:
Antenna/
cable television
wall socket
SCART connection
Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart socket of the recorders to the appro-
priate input socket on the TV with the scart cable (S). Move the VIDEO OUTPUT
switch to position RGB.
HDMI connection
Connect the HDMI OUT socket of the recorder to the HDMI input socket on the
TV set with the HDMI cable (H) provided (HDMI socket 1 in Loewe). Make the
settings as described on page 29. The SCART connection is required additionally
for recording from the TV set.
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT socket of the DVD player to the video input socket on
the TV set with the video cable (V).
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 (L).
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) (C).
Move the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to position COMPONENT.
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 (A).
Digital Audio output
Connect the DIGITAL-OUT socket of the recorder to the DIGITAL-IN socket of
the surround amplifier.
Back of the television
Back of the recorder
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 EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connection to a EURO AV socket on
2.
your TV set with the Scart cable. This enables you to view discs.
Connect the EURO AV2 DECODER connection to a EURO AV socket on your set-
3.
top box / 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
Back of the recorder
Back of the television
Set-top box or
satellite receiver
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Initial Installation
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 EURO AV DECODER socket on the set-top box
2.
/satellite receiver using a SCART cable. Further instructions can be found in
the manual for your decoder box.
Connect the EURO AV2 socket on the DVD recorder to a EURO AV 2 socket
3.
on your set-top box / satellite receiver using a SCART cable.
Connect the EURO AV1 socket on the DVD recorder to a EURO AV 1 socket
4.
on your television 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.
Set-top box or satellite receiver
Antenna/
cable television
wall socket
Decoder
Connecting to an Amplier
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 22).
2.
Back of the recorder
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Back of the television
Back of the recorder
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.
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➠ 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 28).
Connecting Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories
Connect the input sockets (AV2, AV3 = AUDIO IN 3 / VIDEO IN 3 on the back of
the device or AV4 = input 4 on the front of the device (page 4)) of the recorder
to the audio/video out sockets of the accessory components with the audio/video
cables.
➠ You can use either the S-VIDEO IN socket on the front panel or the VIDEO
IN socket on the rear.
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.)
or
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 44). It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners
or S-VHS video decks.
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of the recorder
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.
Back of the recorder
or
Basic Settings
Set the remote control for recorder operation.
Front of the recorder
Push the On/Off button on the DVD recorder or
the On/Off switch on the remote control.
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Memory Card2
MUSIC
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OK
Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
Auto
Manual
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Initial Installation
Main menu
All media files can be called from the main menu for playing and recording with
the recorder.
Call main menu.
34Select desired operating mode.
56 Call options.
Confirm selection with OK.
Exit main menu.
TV HDD: Live TV picture on – record on HDD.
DVD: Live TV picture on – record on DVD.
MOVIE HDD: Display the Title List menu of the HDD (page 46).
HDD DivX: Display the Movie List menu of the HDD (page 34).
Disc: a.) Display of Title List of a rewritable disc (page 46).
b.) Display of the Movie List menu of a DivX disc (page 34).
c.) Play a Video-CD or DVD-Video-Disc (page 30).
PHOTO (page 38)
HDD: Display the Photo List menu of the HDD.
Disc: Display the Photo List menu of the disc.
Memory card 1/2: Display the Photo List menu
MUSIC (page 35)
HDD: Display the Music List menu of the HDD.
Disc: Display the Music List menu (or Audio-CD) of a disc.
Memory card 1/2: Display the Music List menu.
Setup Call the Setup menu (this page).
Setup menu
The menu system offers several ways of changing settings. Most menus consist
of three levels for setting up options. If you press only the first and second
levels of the menu system are displayed on the screen. You can display the third
level by pressing 4. When navigating in the menus, 4 on the right side of the
menu tab shows you that the next level can be called up.
1. Level 2. Level 3. Level
Navigation in the menu
The arrow buttons of the Assist remote control are illustrated as follows in this
user guide:
The arrows correspond in the text: “5634“.
The OK function is shown in the text as OK.
Call menu.
5 6 Select desired option.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select second option.
4 Call third level.
5 6 or 4to select the desired setting.
Confirm selection with OK.
Exit menu.
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Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
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OK
Others
Start
Start DLP
Move
Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
3 Prev.
Select
Initial Installation
The General Menu
Automatic programming
This recorder is equipped with an analog receiver (tuner) which can receive a
maximum of 88 channels.
➠ When using Digital Link Plus, the channel setting is adapted to the TV set
(on this page).
➠ Connect the recorder to the aerial system (page 12).
Call menu.
5 6 Select General symbol.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select Auto Programming.
4Mark country option.
5 6 Select Country.
4Mark Start.
Start channel search.
The tuner runs through all the available channels automatically
and transfers the found stations to the tuner memory.
Please make all station changes only on the TV set if your TV set is equipped with
Digital Link Plus or a comparable system of another make.
If your TV set to which you have connected the recorder does not have Digital
Link Plus or a comparable system, you should match up the stations lists of the
recorder and the TV set. This makes it easier for you to find the channels on the
TV set and the recorder.
➠ Connect the recorder to the TV set with Digital Link Plus with a SCART con-
nection (page 13).
➠ If the recorder has taken over the stations from a Loewe TV via Digital Link
Plus (DLP), the functions Program Edit, Move and Delete are locked and
cannot be used again until the channels have been overwritten again by automatic programming.
Transfer station list
Call menu.
5 6 Select General symbol.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select Auto Programming.
4 Press 3 times. The Start DLP button is marked.
Digital Link Plus
If you have connected the recorder to a Loewe TV set with Digital Link Plus or a
comparable system of another make (e.g. EasyLink, Mega Logic, Project 50), the
station list will be transferred from the TV to the recorder. This happens when you
log in the recorder to the TV set or when you change the stations on the TV set
(resort, delete, add others). After such a change, the TV will prompt you to start
transfer of the changed station list.
The recorder detects a connected TV set with Digital Link Plus or the comparable
system of a different make and sets the recorder accordingly. Then you can no
longer search for, delete or sort TV stations on the recorder. The menu items are
displayed in grey, in the automatic search it is only possible to transfer the station
data from the TV set.
Please note that all stations which you receive via aerial or cable have to be stored
at channel slots 1 to 88 in the TV set. If the TV set does not prompt you to transfer
the station data, start the transmission on the recorder.
Start transfer of the station list from the TV to the recorder.
This may last a few seconds. The display on the recorder shows
DLP during the transfer.
➠ (Viewvision DR+ Secam). French stations will only be transferred in the cor-
rect standard with Digital Link Plus if you select France as the country (see
above) first.
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Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
3 Prev.
Select
OK
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01 C12 0 ARD
02 C23 0 ZDF
03 C7 0 RTL
04 C27 0 SAT1
05 C17 0 PRO7
06 C33 0 BBC
07 C34 0 CNN
08 C47 0 ABC
09 C10 0 TV5
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01 C12 0 ARD
02 C23 0 ZDF
03 C7 0 RTL
04 C27 0 SAT1
05 C17 0 PRO7
06 C33 0 BBC
07 C34 0 CNN
08 C47 0 ABC
09 C10 0 TV5
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Program Edit
Station Rename
Move
Delete
Decoder On/Off
NICAM Auto/Off
Select
Close
PR Ch. MFT Station
PR-04 NICAM
25 S 23 PAL0 OK
PR Seek Ch. MFT PAL/SECAM
Initial Installation
Program Edit
You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, rename, move etc.).
Call menu.
5 6 Select General symbol.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select Program Edit.
4 Mark Edit.
Confirm. The Station List menu is displayed.
Explanations of the settings
Program Edit search, channel input, fine adjustment
Station Rename Change name
Move Move station in the station list
Delete Delete station from the station list.
Decoder On/Off Divert station via decoder (on).
NICAM Auto/Off Switch off NICAM reception (off).
Close menu.
Program Edit
In addition to the automatic programming, it is also possible to set and store
stations manually.
➠ Not with Digital Link Plus (DLP).
5 6 Select station in the Station List menu.
Confirm. The Station List menu is displayed.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select Program Edit.
Confirm with OK.
The Program Edit menu is displayed.
3 4 Move the cursor to the previous / next column.
5 6 Edit the setting at the current cursor position.
5 6 Select PR number.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select option.
Confirm with OK.
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Explanations of the settings
PR Indicates the selected station number (display only).
Seek Searches for stations automatically.
3 4 Select Seek and then
5 6 start. The search is stopped when the recorder receives
a station.
Ch. Changes the channel number.
3 4 Select Channel and then
5 6 set.
MFT Changes the frequency for manual fine tuning.
3 4 Select MFT and then
5 6 set.
PAL/SECAM Changes the reception standard in Viewvision DR+ Secam.
3 4 With distorted negative picture select PAL/SECAM
5 6 Select SECAM for the SECAM-L standard.
Confirm with OK.
Alphabet Capital
Space Delete OK Cancel
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A B C D E F G H I J
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Station Rename
You can give whatever name you like to a station. Names should have a maximum
of five characters.
5 6 Select station in the Station List menu.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select Station Rename.
Confirm with OK. The Keyboard menu is displayed.
Enter a name for the station.
5634Select character or function.
OK Insert character.
Explanations of the settings
Alphabet Capital Switches the keyboard to capitals.
Alphabet Small Switches the keyboard to small letters.
ABC...123 Inserts the selected character at the cursor position
(shaded grey for special characters).
OK Save setting and exit.
Cancel Exit setting without saving.
Space Inserts a space at the cursor.
Delete Deletes characters to the left of the cursor.
3 4 Moves the marker in the selection.
Inserts a space at the cursor.
Deletes the characters to the right of the cursor.
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
P+ / P- Moves the cursor to the left or right.
, Switches the keyboard back and forth between
capitals and small letters.
Press the OK button at the end to confirm the settings and return
to the Station List menu.
Moving stations
You can sort the order of stations in the Station List menu.
➠ Not with Digital Link Plus (DLP).
5 6 Select station in the Station List menu.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select Move.
Confirm with OK.
5 6 Select desired slot.
OK to go to the station list.
Delete Station
You can delete a station in the Station List menu.
➠ Not with Digital Link Plus (DLP).
5 6Select station in the Station List menu.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select Delete.
OK The station is deleted.
Decoder on/off
5 6 Select the station which you want to divert via the
decoder.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select Decoder on/off.
Confirm with OK.
When you select On, Decoder (with Secam: Canal+) appears
underneath the station shown in the small picture.
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Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
Auto
Manual
3 Prev.
SelectMove
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Auto Programming
Program Edit
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Display Mode
AV2 Connection
Power Save Mode
Initialisation
Auto
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NICAM
This recorder can receive HiFi sound broadcasts in NICAM-Stereo. However, distortions may occur under unfavourable reception conditions. Switch off the function
in this case (off).
5 6 Select station in the Station List menu.
Confirm with OK.
The available options are displayed at the bottom left.
5 6 Select NICAM Auto/Off under station list.
Confirm with OK.
When you select Auto, NICAM appears underneath the station
shown in the small picture.
Clock set
When the automatic station search has finished, the date and time are set automatically (depending on the transmitting station), also when power is recovered.
The Auto option must be set for this.
Call menu.
5 6 Select General symbol.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select Clock set.
4 Call third level.
5 6 Select Auto.
Confirm with OK.
Exit menu.
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➠ Please check by pressing in TV mode whether the year and date have
been automatically set correctly. You may have to set it manually as described
under “Manual setting of date / time”.
Manual Setting of the Date / Time
It is possible that the television station may broadcast incorrect date and / or time
information or no information at all and that the Recorder sets the incorrect time.
If this is the case we recommend that you set the clock manually.
Call menu.
5 6 Select General symbol.
4 Call second level.
5 6 Select Clock set.
4 Call third level.
5 6 Select Manual.
Confirm with OK.
Enter the date and time.
3 4 Move cursor.
5 6 Enter data.
Confirm with OK.
Exit menu.
TV Aspect
You can choose:
4:3 Select this setting if a television set with 4:3 picture format is
connected.
16:9 Select this setting if a widescreen television set with 16:9
picture format is connected.
Screen Mode
The screen mode setting is only available if the TV aspect of the television is set
to 4:3. You can choose:
Letter Box Widescreen format recordings appear with black borders at
the top and bottom of the screen.
Pan Scan The picture fills the whole screen but cuts off areas at either
side that do not fit on the screen if required.
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