Loewe Viewvision DR+DVB-T User Manual

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Operating Manual

Peripherals

– Viewvision DR+ DVB-T

233–33147.021

HDD/
DVD

Brief instructions for ViewVision DR+DVB-T

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 –
56HDD/DISC/USB –

MUSIC – 34MUSIC –
56HDD/DISC/USB –

PHOTO – 34PHOTO –
56HDD/DISC/USB –

Disk menu

Select title 3456–

Playback

Playback

Pause

Stop

Forwards (press several times)

Backwards (press several times)

Recorder/TV operation

Channel overview 3456

Select channel or P+/-

Programme magazine

Picture-in-picture during playback

Recording

Insert disk – Insert recordable disk –

Select recording medium

or – 34TV –

56TV HDD/TV DVD

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

Next/previous section P+/-

Volume V+/-

Individual frame 3/4

Slow motion /

Jump forwards/backwards 5 mins. 3/4 (only hard disk drive HDD)

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 49) ................................................Timeshift Mode

(Page 36) ............................... TV: EPG; PLAY: skip 15 Sec.

(Page 40) ............................User interface of loaded DVD

MENU: Title List / original and playlist

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

Loewe TV: Volume

(Page 35) .............. TV station list/Status display (TV, DVD)

MENU: confirm the menu selection

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

Loewe TV: Radio Digital; long: Auro Radio
Switch over to operate DVD-Player
Loewe TV: Sound settings

STOP: Select station directly ..............................(Page 35)

MENU: enter numbers

STOP: Call AV selection .....................................(Page 50)

MENU: enter numbers

PIP (picture in picture) ......................................(Page 41)

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

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

MENU: hide menu

PLAY: Next chapter ...........................................(Page 38)

STOP: Select station up/down ...........................(Page 35)

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

(Page 51) ............................................... ShowView menu

(Page 55) ......................................... New chapter marker

(Page 39) ........................PAUSE: short: slow motion back

(Page 38) ..................................... PLAY: search backward

(Page 50) .............................................................. Record

(Page 38, 39) .....................................Pause; single frame

Zoom ................................................................(Page 39)

short: Set marker; long: Marker search .............(Page 39)

Playback ...........................................................(Page 38)

PAUSE: slow motion forward ............................(Page 39)

PLAY: search forward ........................................(Page 38)

Stop ..................................................................(Page 38)

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Index

A

Area Code 31
AUDIO OUT 7
Auto Chapter 32
Automatic programming 24

B

Basic Settings 20
Brief instructions 2

C

Card-Reader 47
Chapter List 54
Clock set 27
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 7
Connections

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

Television 16
Copy/move files/folders 44
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 52,53
Disc-related Terms 15
Disc Format 33
Disc playback 36
Disc Protect 34
Display 7
Disposal 11
DivX registration code 31
Dolby Digital 29
DTS 29
Dubbing 62

Dub from DVD to HDD 63

Dub from HDD to DVD 63
DV IN 6

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E

Edit recordings 54

Add chapter markers 55
Combine chapters 60
Combine titles 59
Create new Playlist 55
Delete part 57
Divide title 60
Edit thumbnail 55
Move Playlists Chapters 61
Protect title 61
Sorting 59
Title Name 58

EPG program guide 36

F

Front Panel 6

G

Glossary 71

H

Harddisc 11
HDD 11,15
HDMI 7,37

I

Initialisation 28
Inserting/removing memory

cards 47

L

Lock System 30

M

Main menu 21
Mains cable 7
Masthead 67
Moving stations 26
MPEG 29

O

Operating additional devices

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OPTICAL 7

P

Photo mode 46
Picture in Picture (PIP) 41
Play-Back Control 34
Playable Discs 14
Playback

Audio CD 43
Compatibility 44
MP3/WMA media 43
Program list 45
Random play 44

Playiback

DivX files 42
Playing on other devices 64
Playlist 55
Progressive Scan 16

R

Rating 30
Rear Panel 7
Recording 49

Clip recording 49

Delayed TV viewing 49

Digital Video 52

Manual Record 50

Record from external

sources 52
ShowView 51
Simultaneous record and

display 50
Timer Recording 51
Timer Record List 52
Timeshift mode 49

Regional code 15
Remote Control 16
Remote control 3,9,48
Resetting 20
Rewritable discs 13

S

S-VIDEO OUT 7
Safety 12
Scope of delivery 10
Service 70
Set Password 29

Delete 30

Switching off 30
Set up 10
Setup menu 23

Audio Menu 29

Disc Menu 33

General Menu 24

Language Menu 28

Lock Menu 29

Recording Menu 32
Slide Show 46
Symbols 15

T

Technical Specifications 67
Technische Daten 67
Title List 54
Trademark rights 10
Troubleshooting 65–66
TV Operation 35

U

USB mode 47

Contents

Brief instructions for ViewVision DR+DVB-T ...................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

About the internal harddisc ......................................................................... 11

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

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

Rewritable 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

Concealed installation .................................................................................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 .........................................................................................32

Disc Menu ..................................................................................................33

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

TV mode......................................................................................................35

Selecting a station ......................................................................................35

EPG program guide .....................................................................................36

Disc playback ..............................................................................................36

HDMI mode .................................................................... 37

Video mode ....................................................................38

Playing back a DVD or video CD ..................................................................38

Playing memory media with mixed contents ...............................................41

PIP (Picture In Picture) ................................................................................41

DivX mode ..................................................................... 42

Audio mode ...................................................................43

Copy/move files/folders ...............................................................................44

Program list ................................................................................................45

Photo mode ................................................................... 46

USB mode ...................................................................... 47

Recording ......................................................................49

Recordings on the HDD ...............................................................................49

Delayed TV viewing – Timeshift mode .........................................................49

Simultaneous record and display .................................................................50

Manual Record ...........................................................................................50

Timer Recording .......................................................................................... 51

Timer recordings with the ShowView® system ............................................51

Timer Record List ......................................................................................... 52

Record from external sources ......................................................................52

Digital Video ...............................................................................................53

Edit recordings ..............................................................54

Menu Title List and Chapter List ..................................................................54

Edit Original and Playlist .............................................................................55

Add chapter markers ...................................................................................55

Create new Playlist ......................................................................................55

Add title/chapter to the Playlist ...................................................................56

Delete title/chapter from Original/Playlist .................................................... 57

Delete part ..................................................................................................57

Title Name ..................................................................................................58

Select title start point ..................................................................................58

Select chapter .............................................................................................58

Sorting ........................................................................................................59

Combine titles .............................................................................................59

Divide title ..................................................................................................60

Combine chapters .......................................................................................60

DVD additional functions ............................................................................60

Move Playlists Chapters ..............................................................................61

Hide title/chapter ........................................................................................61

Protect title ................................................................................................. 61

Dubbing ......................................................................... 62

Dub from HDD to DVD ................................................................................63

Dub from DVD to HDD ................................................................................63

Overwrite recordings ...................................................................................64

Title List menus on other devices .................................................................64

Playing on other devices .............................................................................64

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 65

Technical Specifications ................................................. 67

Masthead ...................................................................................................67

Language Code List .......................................................68

List of country codes .....................................................69

Service ........................................................................... 70

Glossary ......................................................................... 71

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D I G I T A L

V I DE O

Front Panel

Operating
indicator

Power button
Switch off in standby

Front flap

(closed)

Disc tray

open/close

Playback

/ Pause

Stop

Start

recording

RES

(screen

resolution)

Next/pre-

vious

chapter

Recording

media

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Disc tray

USB

DV IN

AV3 Video IN

AUDIO IN L/R

Display

Front flap

(open)

Rear Panel & Display

RECT/S

HDD DVD

IN (from ANT.)

Aerial connection

OUT (to TV)

Passes the
aerial signal
to the TV

OPTICAL

Digital, optical
audio output

DIGITAL AUDIO
Digital, coaxial
audio output

COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connection for a TV
with component inputs
(Cinch)

S-VIDEO OUT

Connection for a
TV with S-Video
input.

AV 2 DECODER
Euro AV2 (SCART) connection for an
external source (Decoder, Set-Top­Box, Video Recorder etc.).

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

AV 1

Euro AV1 (SCART)
connection for TV set

HDMI OUT

connection of a TV
with HDMI input

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.

Timeshift Symbol

Display for active Timeshift

Media symbol

Display for selected
recording medium

Record symbol

Display for currently

operation

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 (Q2500 – L2650) + 
Loewe TV (Q2300 – Q2400) +
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 “ASSIST+“ 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

Teletext subtitles

Freeze picture; 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

56 Move picture vertically;
34 Rotate TV

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.
The set is equipped for digital reception. You can use the digital TV (DVB T) which
is already being widely broadcast.
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 DR+ DVB-T

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Assist remote control with 2 batteries

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Euro AV cable (Scart 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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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 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).

About the internal harddisc

The internal harddisc (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 62).
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+ DVB-T, 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+ DVB-T
and Viewvision DR+ DVB-T 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

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 57) 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 64).

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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 26) 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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2

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 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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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 analogue, terrestrial or cable TV) from
the TV and plug it into the aerial socket on the back of the recorder (IN ( from
ANT.)). 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 (refer to 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 socket on the recorder using the enclosed Euro AV1 cable (Scart)
with the corresponding socket on the TV.

HDMI connection

Connect the HDMI OUTPUT 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 37. The Euro AV 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

Aerial cable

Euro-AV cable

Loewe Individual Sound-System (Subwoofer)

Back of the television

HDMI 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 a AV socket on your TV set with the Scart cable.

2.
This enables you to view discs.

Connect the AV2 DECODER connection to a 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 a 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/

Set-top box or satellite receiver

cable television

wall socket

Decoder

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Back of the recorder

Back of the television

Back of the recorder

Back of the television

A

X

O

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

R

L

AUDIO INPUT

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
Info menu (Page 36).

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 53). 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 200-240V/50-60Hz
mains socket.

Basic Settings

Concealed installation

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.

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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.

Set the remote control for recorder operation.

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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Language

Select the Language.

English

OK

Next

Antenna

Prev.

Check your antenna connection.

TV

IN (from ANT.)

Antenna

Cable

Wall jack

DVD­Recorder

OUT (to TV)

OK

Next

Clock Set

Manual

NextPrev.

Auto

Select a mode.

OK

Auto Programming

Start

Signal Source

Select a mode

OK

Start

Others

Prev.

DVB-T+Analogue

End

Initial Setup is Completed.

Close

Prev.

OK

Initial Installation

Auto Setup

After you have pressed the On/Off button for the first time or reset the device to the
factory settings, the wizard for the automatic setting starts. This sets the language
of the menus and dialogs of the recorder, the time and the stations.

5 6 Select menu Language.

Confirm selection with OK.
Check the antenna connection as illustrated.

Manual: Enter the date and time.

3 4 Move cursor.

5 6 Enter data.

Confirm with OK .

5 6 Select country.

4Press.

5 6 Select Signal Source.
4 Mark Start.

Start station search with OK.

The receiver runs through all the available analogue and digital
channels automatically and transfers the found stations to the
station list. In the DLP option the station list is transmitted by a
Loewe TV set with Digital Link Plus (page 24).

Continue with OK.

5 6 Set time. Select Auto or Manual.
Confirm selection with OK.

Auto: The current time and date are set automatically after the
station search (see ”Set time” on page 27).

Confirm selection with OK.

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Setup menu

Add Channel
Edit

Auto Programming

Program Edit

Clock Set

TV Aspect

AV2 Connection

Video output format

Power Save Mode

Antenna Feed 5V

Initialization

General

Display Menu
Disc Menu
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
DTV Audio
DTV Subtitle
DivX Subtitle

Language

Dolby Digital

DTS

MPEG

Sampling Freq.

DRC

Vocal

Audio

Lock System

DVD Rating
DTV Rating
Set Password

Area Code
DivX Reg. Code

Lock

Recording

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect

DV Rec Audio

TV Rec Audio

Auto Chapter

AV2 Recording

Timeshift

HDD
HDD DivX
DISC
USB

HDD
DISC
USB

HDD
DISC
USB

Rec Mode Set StartTV HDD
TV DVD
Timer Record
ShowView

Country
Antennae / DLP

Auto
Manual

4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
16:9 Wide

Decoder
Others

RGB
YPbPr

OFF
ON

PCM
Bitstream

OFF
Bitstream

PCM
Bitstream

48 kHz
96 kHz

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

Change
Delete

EQ
LQ
SQ
HQ

OFF
ON

4:3
16:9

Audio 1
Audio 2

Main+Sub
Main
Sub

None
5 Min
10 Min
15 Min

Auto
CVBS
RGB

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

Factory Set
HDD Format

Disc Format
Finalize

Disc Label
Disc Protect

PBC

Disc

Main menu

TV MOVIE

PHOTO

MUSIC

SPECIAL

SETUP

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

Finalize
Unfinalize

Initial Installation

Menu overview

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