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2015 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
MDR868H
MDR867H
MDR865H
HD DVR/DVD RECORDER with Digital Tune
INSTRUCCIONES SIMPLIFICADAS INCLUIDOS EN ESPAÑOL.
ENES

he Model and Serial Numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. You should Record and retain those
umbers for future reference
O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS
ILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
OT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
mportant note and rating are located on the rear
he lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intende
o alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
he product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons
e exclamation Point within an equilateral
angle is intended to alert the user to
he presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) Instructions in the
terature accompanying the appliance
he symbol for CLASS ll (Double Insulation)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
o not use this apparatus near water
. Do not block any ventilation Openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s Instructions
8. Do not install near any heat Sources such
as radiators, heat Registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
ther. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
he third prong are provided for your safety. If
he provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
onsult an electrician for replacement of the
rotect the Power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the Point where they Exit from
nly use attachments/accessories specified by
se only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
able specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart
apparatus combination to avoid
nplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of Time
4. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
ervicing is required when the apparatus has
een damaged in any way, such as Power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been sp
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
oes not operate normally, or has been droppe

o Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fir
o not handle the Power cord with wet hands
o not pull on the Power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug
Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit
o not install the unit in direct sunlight, near strong
magnetic fields, or in a place subject to dust or strong
v
Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes
nstall the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not
place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit.
epending on your external devices, noise or disturbance
of the picture and / or sound may be generated if the unit
s placed too Close to them. In this case, please ensure
enoug
space between the external devices and the unit
Depending on the environment, the temperature of this
unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction
Be sure to unplug the AC Power cord from the AC outlet
before removing the unit
Dew condensation may form inside the unit in the
following conditions. If so, do not use this unit at least fo
a few hours until its inside gets dry
he unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place
nder conditions of high humidity
Notice for Progressive Scan Outpu
onsumers should note that not all high definition
elevision sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause ar tifacts to be Displayed in the picture. In case
of picture problems with 480 progressive scan output,
t is recommended that the user Switch the Connection
o the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD
ecorder, please contact our customer service center.
his equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
hanges or modifications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly
approve
n the Manual. The user could lose the authority
o operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
s transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other
his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
imits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
ules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and
if not installed and used in accordance with the Instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occu
n a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
nterference to radio or television reception, which can be
etermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more o
. Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and
. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the Receiver is connected
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician
for help
Disconnect the Mains (AC) plug to shut Off when
trouble is found or not in use. The Mains (AC) plug
shall remain readily operable
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
rep
aced. Replace only with the same or
Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed)
s
not be exposed to excessive heat such
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATIO
nauthorized copying, Broadcasting, public performance
and lending of discs are prohibited. This item incorporates
opy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation
everse engineering and disassembly are pro
Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of
limbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even
s apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided. Make sure to leave a space of 3.9 inches (10cm) o
ever use a gas duster on this unit. The gas trapped inside of
s unit may cause ignition and explosion
or MDR868H and MDR867H, do Not Connect your PC
irectly to the LAN terminal of the unit
his apparatus is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
his apparatus employs a laser. Only a
qualified service person should remove the cover o
o service this apparatus, due to poss
Use of controls or adjustments or per
ormance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
or MDR868H and MDR867H, this device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
s subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
nterference, including interference that may cause undesired
or MDR868H and MDR867H, this transmitter must not
e co-located or operated in conjunction with any other

his product includes some Open Source Software that is
subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and/or copyright licenses
isclaims and notices. You can confirm further information
a
OK ], then Select “Settings”
“General Settings” “Others”. “OSS”. If you are interested
n obtaining GPL Source Code used in this product, please
ontact FUNAI SERVICE CORPORATION 2200 Spiegel Drive,
lease refer to relevant topics on ‘Troubleshooting’ on
pages 66-70 when trouble is found
If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct
em on your own. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Disconnect the External HDD or USB
Memory Stick (if connected to the unit), place the unit
nto Standby mode, unplug the AC Power plug, and please
ontact: 1-866-341-3738 or visit :
Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the
unit with a soft cloth
ever use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean
e unit. Do not spray insecticide
uch chemicals may discolor the sur face or damage the
un
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a
o not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
e cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or
antistatic spray intended for Analog Records
If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections in “Troubleshooting” in this
ser Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty.
onsult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for
nspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit
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HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling
is a precision apparatus that is suscept
ration, strong impact or dirt. Depending on the
nstallation environment or han
amaged or in the worst case, Recording or
eplaying may not be available. Especially w
s in motion, do not subject it to vibration or strong
mpact or pull out the Power plug. And if a Power failure
ccurs, the content of the Recording / Replaying Program
may
rotates at high speed when in operation. Be sure
hat rotation has Stopped and then move the unit without
su
ecting it to strong impact or vibration
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the surfaces of the discs
lways store a disc in its protective case when it is not
use
If the Remote Control does not work properly, you can
est IR signal using a Digital camera or cell phone camera
o see if the Remote Control sends out the infrared signal
1. Turn On the Digital camera or cell phone camera.
2.
oint the Digital camera or cell phone camera towards
the front of the Remote Control.
3.
ress any arrow key on the Remote
ontrol and look at the camera
If a pulsating light appears on the Display
he Remote Control is sending out an IR
ome Digital Cameras or Smart Phones with Camera(s)
may have an IR filter and will not Display the IR signal
Remote-control operation on any other Remote Control,
such as a universal Remote Control, is not guaranteed
he packaging of this product is intended to
ontact your local authorities for information
a
out how to recycle the packaging
or product recycling information, please visit -
www.magnavox.com
http://www.magnavox.com/
support/recycle.php
End of life directives
MAGNAVOX pays a lot of attention to produce environmentalfriendly products in green focal areas. Your new DVR contains
materials which can be rec
cled and reused. At the End of its
ife, specialized companies can dismantle the discarded DVR to
concentrate t
e reusable materials and to minimize the amount
of materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you dispose o
according to local regulations

he terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or Registered
rademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Dolby® Digital Stereo Creato
“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create
stereo
eos with stunning Dolby Digital sound tracks at
home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM Recording
also saves Recordable Disc space, allowing for higher Video
reso
on or extended Recording Time on each
s
mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator will Play back on
all DVDVideo players.
"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic
orporation and Sony Corporation
MAGNAVOX is a Registered trademark of Philips North
merica Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and
unai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics
2015 Funai Electric Co., Ltd
ll rights reserved. No part of this Manual may be disseminated
r transcribed, in any form or for any purpose without the
express prior written consent of Funai. Furthermore, any
unauthorized commercial distribution of this Manual or any
rev
on hereto is strictly pro
Information in this document is subject to change without
not
ce. Funai reserves the right to change the content herein
without the obligation to notify any person or organization o
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control (NC266UH)
with AAA (1.5 V) battery x
uick Start Guide
Symbols Used in this Owner's Manua
o specify for which media type each function is, we put
he following symbols at the beginning of each item to
eatures depend on what model you have purchase
features effective on MDR868H, MDR867H only
(It is not effective on MDR865H.)
or Recording, Playing back and Editing
HDD
Description refers to HD
EXT. HDD
Description refers to External HD
DVD-RW Video
Description refers to DVD-RW (Video mode)
DVD-R Video
Description refers to DVD-R (Video mode)
DVD-RW VR
Description refers to DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD-Video
Description refers to DVD-Video
AVCHD
Description refers to discs with AVCHD file
Audio CD
Description refers to Audio C
JPEG
Description refers to discs with JPEG file
If you do not find any of the symbols Listed above under
he function heading, the operation is applicable to all
me
-RW discs Recorded in VR mode can be recognized

Safety Information ................................. 2
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ymbols Used in this Owner's Manua
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Functional Overview ............................. 8
2. CONNECTIONS
Connection ............................................ 14
ntenna Connection (Required)
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onnecting to a TV Using Video / Audio Cable
onnecting to a TV Using an HDMI Cable
etting for an External Device
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8
Digital Audio Connection
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onnecting to an External HD
20
External HDD Connection
20
3. INITIAL SETUP
Before You Start ...................................22
Initial Setting ......................................... 22
4. VIEWING T
While Viewing TV ................................ 26
26
Detailed Information on the Program
Information on Recording .................. 28
Before Recording ..................................29
Basic Recording &
One-Touch Timer Recording............. 29
Scheduled Recording ........................... 30
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PAUSE TV ............................................. 33
Dubbing .................................................. 34
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Information on Playback..................... 36
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Basic Playback ....................................... 37
sing the Title / Disc Menu
laying Audio Discs and Picture Disc
Special Playback ...................................38
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Variable Skip / Variable Replay
hasing Playback during Recording and
Search ..................................................... 39
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While Playback .....................................39
witching Closed Caption
witching Subtitles
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Network Settings ................................. 43
Network Server .................................... 47
Viewing a Title Recorded on This Unit
Viewing a TV Show Currently on the Air
cheduled Recording for Downloadable Title
ownloading a Downloadable Title to a Mo
Software Update .................................. 48
roduct Information & USB Update
0. FUNCTION SETUP
General Settings ................................... 50
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Channel Settings ..................................60
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EDIA MANAGEMENT
Media Management ............................. 65
Deleting All Recording Data on the HDD /
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2. OTHERS
Troub le sh oot in g .................................... 66
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Glos sar y .................................................. 73
Specifications......................................... 74
Language Code ..................................... 75
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................... 76
Grabación básica y Grabación de
temporizador de un toque ................. 78
Grabación programada ......................78
80
PAUSA DE TV ...................................... 81
Durante Reproducción........................ 82
Reproducción Simultánea durante Grabación y
Reproducción simultánea y Grabación
educción de Ruido de Bloque
GARANTÍA LIMITADA ..................... 83

s unit lets you Record Digital broadcast Programs to the
Internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or External HDD (USB
External HDD hooked up to this unit) or DVD-RW(rewritable)
or DVD-R(one-Time write)
HDD EXT. HDD
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
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Program Recording
ou can Program up to 100 Programs. Also, Daily / Weekly
rogram mode is available
ne-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)
ou can easily set a Recording Time. Every Time
s pressed during Recording, the Recording Time w
ncreased by 15 minutes up to 4 hours. The Recording will
automatically Stop when the Recording reaches the Time
ou set or the Internal HDD or External HDD or disc is full
ecording from External Devic
ou can Record from External Device with Input to the Unit
using RCA Video/Audio Cables
ou can Record another Title during the current Recording
his unit is equipped with a 2TB HDD which allows you to
Record Programs for up to a total of 2000 hours (with HD
mode)
his unit is equipped with a 1TB HDD which allows you to
Record Programs for up to a total of 1000 hours (with HD
mode)
his unit is equipped with a 500GB HDD which allows you
o Record Programs for up to a total of 500 hours (with HD
mode)
e watching TV, pressing F(PAUSE TV) ] will Start
ecording the currently viewed TV Program to the
his function is useful when you temporarily leave the TV.
en you return to the TV screen it w
picture then press Pause TV and it w
ou can connect an External HDD device (with USB
onnection) to this unit. Connect an External HDD with
2GB to 6TB Capacity. (The unit will return an error when
an External HDD with less than 32GB is connected.)
his unit supports bus-Powered External HDD’s
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
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utomatic Title Finalizing
You can finalize discs automatically after finishing Scheduled
r at the End of the disc space if you
set t
lternate Recording
In the following cases, the unit will detect the HDD and
automat
elected as the Recording Media.
- If there is no Recordable Disc in the unit
- If the Disc does not have enough space to complete the
ecording
- If the material to Record is a “copy-once” program and/o
- If the Disc is not available because the Repairing Process
was canceled halfway through it
his feature is only available for Scheduled Recording's
ot available for One-Touch Timer Recording's
ou can Dub Titles in the internal
HDD EXT. HDD
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
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ultiple Title Dubbing
You can Dub up to 36 Titles at once
uto Recording mode Dubbing
When Dubbing, if you set the Recording mode to "Auto"
automatically be adjusted so the
itles will fit nicely in the remaining space of the Disc

EN
Playback
HDD EXT. HDD
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
DVD-RW VR DVD-Video Audio CD
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uick search for what you want to watc
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the
search functions. You can search for a desired Point by Title
You can Skip Forward or Backward a certain Time, which is
specified in the “Playback” Menu in advance, by simply pressing
hasing Playback during Recording and
simultaneous Playback / Recording
You can Play the already Recorded part of the current
ecording or another Title during Recording
JPEG
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Playback JPEG files
You can enjoy JPEG files which are Recorded on DVD-RW/-R
and CD-RW/-R files
AVCHD
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Playback AVCHD files
his unit supports Playback of AVCHD format files (from high
efinition Video camcorders) Recorded on a Disc. Your high
efinition personal archive file is playable in HD quality
Editing
HDD EXT. HDD
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
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Deleting a Titl
ou may Delete a Recorded Title
You can put your favorite name(s) on Titles
HDD EXT. HDD
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Dividing a Titl
You can Divide a Title into 2 or more Titles
■
Editing a Chapter
You can Divide/Combine/Delete Chapter(s)
ombining Program(s)
You can Combine the Programs
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
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Editing a Chapter
You can edit Chapter(s). (5/10/15/30/60 minutes)
Compatibility
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video DVD-Video
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vailable for Playing Discs on a regular DVD
p
ecorded Discs can be Played on regular
ideo Playback. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to Finalize the
ecorded Discs on this unit to Play on other
vailable for Playing Discs on this unit
scs can be Played on this unit.
AN Terminal / Internal Wireless LAN adapter
onnects the LAN terminal or wireless LAN adapter to
access t
HDD EXT. HDD
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Network Server
he free Mobile App enables the Streaming of Titles
Recorded on this unit to a Tablet/Smartphone and othe
his Software also allows you to watch TV on a Mobile
evice when you are in a room without a TV, or download
Recorded Titles from the unit to a Mobile device for offline
or more free Mobile App information, please visit
www.magnavox.com
Others
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
You can enjoy High Quality Video/Audio output by
connect
ng this unit to a Display device with an
his unit supports fun-Link (HDMI CEC), which allows
ntegrated system control over an HDMI Cable and is part
of the HDMI standard. This function may not work properly
on some
losed Caption Decoder
Built-in Closed Caption Decoder Displays Text for Closed
aption supported Programs. (Digital Closed Caption only)
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his feature allows you to block children's access to
hoices for On-screen Languag
elect your On-screen Language: English, Spanish or French

RLAUDIO VIDEO
OPTICAL
RESET
5V
900mA
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT USB LAN
DIGITAL OUT
IN
RLAUDIO VIDEO
OUTINOUT
1
11 78910 6 5 4
2 3
vailable on MDR868H, MDR867H only
se to connect a TV Monitor, AV Receiver or other
evices with a set of RCA Video/Audio Cables
se to connect an Antenna / Cable Box / satellite
Receiver for TV pass through only
se to connect a Wireless LAN Router.
onnect to a standard AC outlet to supply Power to
nplug this cord from the AC outlet to completely
shut down the unit
se a shielded LAN Cable to connect to a Network
evice (hub, broadband Router, modem, etc.)
se to connect an External HDD or USB memory stick
ith a Software Update file
se to connect this unit and the Display with an
o completely shut down the unit, you must go through
he hole to push on the RESET Button
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jac
se to connect to another External device with a Digita
udio Optical Input jack with the Digital Audio Optical
able
se to connect an RF Coaxial Cable to pass the signal to
se to connect a TV/Monitor, AV Receiver or other
evices with a set of RCA Video/Audio Cables
ress to turn On the unit or to turn the unit into
tandby mode.(To completely shut down the unit, you
must unplug the AC power cord)
ress to Open or Close the Disc Tray
ress to Select the HDD mode or External HDD
mode
ress to Select the DVD mode
ress to Stop Playback or Recording
ress to Start Playback or Resume Playback
ress once to Start Recording
ress repeatedly to Start the OTR (One-Touch Timer
Recording) and set the Recording Time
se to connect a TV Monitor, AV Receiver or other
evices with a RCA Audio Cables
S-VIDEO / VIDEO IN(L2) jack
se to connect a TV Monitor, AV Receiver or other
evices with a S-Video Cable or RCA Video/Audio
Receives IR signal from your Remote Control so that you
can control the unit from a distance
The unit can also be turned on by pressing these Buttons
1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8* 9
11
10
1213

: Appears when another Remote Control Code is being received
PM
BS
CS
DR CD
VCR
HDDDB
DVD
1
4
3
2
: Appears in the afternoon with the Clock Display.
(Nothing appears in the morning.)
2 Title / track / file and Chapter mar
: Appears when indicating a Title / track / file number.
: Appears when indicating a Chapter number.
: Appears when Playback is paused
: Appears when Playing an HDD, External HDD or
Appears when the Scheduled Programming or
TR has been set and is proceeding
: Flashes when Scheduled Programming was not
executed because of some erro
ppears during Recording process
: Flashes when a Recording pauses
: Appears when a disc is in this unit
DB
: Appears during Dubbing
HDD
: Appears when the unit is in HDD mode or
DVD
: Appears when the unit is in DVD mode
Elapsed Playback Time
Current Title / Chapter / track /file numbe
Recording Time / remaining Time
Clock
Channel numbe
Remaining Time for One-Touch Timer Recording
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
ectrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to
s unit does not have an RF modulator
o not connect any devices other than the External
HDD or the USB memory stick into the USB input.
SB memory stick can be used only for a Software Update
(USB card reader, MP3 player, Digital camera, PC, keyboard,
mouse, etc. cannot be used.)
When connecting an External HDD or USB memory
stick, connect it directly to the USB input. Do not use a
Make sure to Power-Off this unit and the External HDD
before disconnecting the External HDD

1
13*
14
15
16
17
18
19
20*
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
2
3
4
7
8
9
11
12
5
6
10
The unit can also be turned on by pressing these
ress to turn On the unit or to turn the unit into
tandby mode. (To completely shut down the unit,
ou must unplug the AC power cord
ress to Display the HDD/EXT HDD Title List
ress to Display the DVD Disc Menu. Select "Top
/ L / 0 / 1(Cursor) button
ress to Select items or settings
During Playback, press to Skip or rewind for a certain
amount of Time as long as they are pressed
ress to return to the previously Displayed Menu or
ress to Switch to the Audio Language for TV
ress to Display the Audio Menu during Playback
ress to turn the Display Menu on or off
uring Playback, press to Fast Reverse the Playbac
uring Playback, press H to return to the beginning
of the current Chapter and then press H as needed
o go back to previous Chapter(s)
ress to Stop Playback or Recordin
ress to Select Channel Numbers
ress to enter the Numbers and the Letters
ress the dot and minor number buttons to Select the
minor part of the Digital Channel selection using number
and dot buttons [e.g. 6 → . → 1 = Ch 6.1]
ress to Clear the information once entered
ress to Select the HDD mode or External HDD
mode
ress to Open or Close the Disc Tray
ress to Display the Home Menu
ress to Display the Sub Menu
ress to confirm or determine the Selected item in the
ress to Exit from the various Screen or Windows
ress to Display Information about the Current Program
ress to Select the TV or appropriate Input
ress to Start Playback or Resume Playback
uring Playback, press to Fast Forward the Playbac
During Playback, press to Skip to the Next Chapter
23F (Pause) PAUSE TV button
ress to Pause Playback or Recording
During watching Live TV, press to Start Recording, then
press again to Play from the beginning of Recording
ress to change the Channel Up or Down
ress to move Pages Up or Down
ress once to Start Recording
ress repeatedly to Start the OTR (One-Touch Timer
Recording) and set the Recording Time
ress to Select the DVD mode

EN
Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
Install 2 AAA (1.5V) batteries matching the polarity indicated
nside battery compar tment of the Remote Control
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage
and bursting. Please observe the following
thium or ni-cad and ni-mh rechargeable batteries are
not recommended to use for Remote Control
Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline
and standard (carbon-zinc)
o not mix new and old batteries together
Do not use different kinds of batteries together
lthough they may look similar, different batteries may have
Ends of each battery match
cations in the battery compartment
Remove batteries from battery compartment that is not
going to be used for a month or more
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmenta
regulations or environmental pu
s rules that apply in your country or area
o not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble
Using the Remote Control
Keep in mind the following when using the Remote Contro
ake sure that there are no obstacles between the
Remote Control and the infrared sensor window on the
un
ou need to set both the unit and the Remote Control
o the same Code. (The default setting for the Remote
ontrol is “Code1”) Refer to page 58 for more
nformation on Remote Control Code
Remote operation may become unreliable if Strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared
sensor w
Remote Controls for different devices can interfere with
each other. Avoid using Remote Controls from othe
evices which are located Close to the unit
Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the
operating range of the Remote Control
he maximum operable ranges from the unit are as
follows
ine of sight:approx. 23 feet (7m)
Either side of the center
approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°
ove:approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15°
elow: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30°
If using a universal remote, please check for any additional
remote Code or contact the manufacturer for additional
ass
annot guarantee about third par ty’s Remote Controls.
lease contact the remote manufacturer if you have any
pro
o check if the Remote Control is working please check on

1. Disconnect the AC Power cords on this unit, TV and other devices from the AC outlet.
2. Make the Connections as illustrated below.
3.
fter making all the Connections, connect the AC Power cords on the devices.
ntenna Connection (Required)
able
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
Do not use a tightening tool when connecting a F-type Coaxial Cable connector to this unit
If the Coaxial Cable is connected too tightly using a tightening tool, the Antenna input Jack may be damaged.
or your safety and to avoid damage to the device, please unplug the RF Coaxial Cable from the ANTENNA IN / OUT jack
before moving the unit
utdoor or attic Antennas will be more effective than Set-top indoor versions
NTENNA OUT jack is for TV pass through onl
HDD / External HDD Playback through the RF is not supported
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Supplied Cables used in this Connection are as follows
lease purchase the rest of the necessary Cables at your local store

onnecting to a TV Using Video / Audio Cables
UT
RLAUDIO VIDEO
IN
RLAUDIO VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
L- AUDIO IN -R
ANT. IN
RCA Video Cable (supplied)
RCA Audio Cable
(supplied)
Rear of this unit
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
or
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Supplied Cables used in this Connection are as follows
lease purchase the rest of the necessary Cables at your local store

onnecting to a TV Using an HDMI Cabl
HDMI outputs the Digital Video / Audio signals without converting to them to Analog signals
o Audio connection is required as Digital Audio is sent through the HDMI cable
High speed HDMI Cable (also known as HDMI category 2 Cable) is recommended for better compatibility
se an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI Cable) for this Connection
Refer to ‘HDMI Video Resolution’ on page 55 for setting the HDMI Video Resolution
HDMI IN
ANT. IN
or
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
RF Coaxial
Do not Tilt the Connector when inserting it into the HDMI jack
and make sure the Shape's of the Jack and the Connector are
matched before Inserting the HDMI cable. Make sure the HDMI
able is completely inserte
ntenna
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Supplied Cables used in this Connection are as follows
lease purchase the rest of the necessary Cables at your local store
ome devices with an HDMI input may not operate properly with this unit
When using an HDCP-incompatible Display device, the image will not be viewed properl
he Audio signals (including the sampling frequency, the number of Channels and bit length) from the HDMI connector
y the device that is connecte
When this unit’s HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible Monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI
onverter Cable, the signals are output in Digital RGB
When a Power failure occurs or when you unplug the unit, some problems with the HDMI setting might occur. Please

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Setting for an External Devic
onnect the external device properly to the unit by using either L2 and L2-S (Front) or L1 (Rear) input jacks
When connecting an external device with a monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear)
se S-Video or the RCA Video/Audio Cables for this Connection
External Device Using the RCA Video / Audio Cables
L- AUDIO IN -R VIDEO IN
L- AUDIO IN -RVIDEO IN
RCA Video Cable (supplied)
RCA Audio Cables
RCA Video Cable
Rear of this unit
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Supplied Cables used in this Connection are as follows
lease purchase the rest of the necessary Cable at your local store
External Device Using an S-Video and the Audio Cables
L- AUDIO IN -R
S-VIDEO OUT
RCA Audio Cables (supplied)
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Supplied Cables used in this Connection are as follows
lease purchase the rest of the necessary Cable at your local store
onnect this unit directly to the TV. If the Video / Audio Cables are connected to a DVD Player or VCR, then the pictures
may be distorted due to the Copyright Protection System

Connection to the Network
By connecting this unit to the Internet, you can Update the Software via the Internet and access Network services
or a stable Connection, Wired Connection is recommended when using the following Features
(Using following Features with Wireless LAN Connection can be affected by other devices using Radio Frequencies.)
fter you made a Wired or a Wireless LAN Router Connection, set up necessary Network settings
(For Network setting of Wired Connection, refer to ‘Network Settings’ on page 43.)
lease purchase shielded LAN cables at your local store and use them when you connect to network equipment
LAN
LAN
1 2 3
LAN WAN LAN
nternet
LAN Cable
(not supplied)
LAN Cable
(not supplied)
Rear of this uni
If your modem does not have Router functions, connect a Wired Router
If your modem has Router functions but there is no vacant port, add a hub
or a Wired Router, use a Router which supports 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Ethernet standard
Wireless LAN Ruter Connection
nternet
LAN Cable
(not supplied)
Rear of this unit
Do not inser t any Cable other than a LAN Cable to the LAN terminal to avoid damaging the unit
Do not connect your PC directly to the LAN terminal of this unit
or a Wireless LAN Router, use a Router which supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
(“n” type is recommended for stable operation of the Wireless LAN Network.)
et the Wireless LAN Router to infrastructure mode. This unit does not support ad-hoc mode
ther radio devices or obstacles may cause interference to the Wireless LAN Network Connection

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Digital Audio Connection
HDMI Audio Connection
AV Receiver / Amplifier with an HDMI Input jack
AV Receiver / Amplifier with an HDMI Input jack
UT
HDMI OUT
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
Refer to page 52 to set up “Audio”
Audio format (Disc) Dolby Digital Setting on this Unit HDMI
Audio format (Disc) DTS Setting on this Unit HDMI
DTS
lease purchase the necessary Cables at your local store
he Audio Source in a Dolby Digital multi Channel Surround Format cannot be Recorded as Digital Sound by an MD or
By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital Decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi Channel Surround Sound
as
laying back a Recorded Title using incorrect Digital Audio settings may generate noise distortion and also damage
Channel Analog Audio Connection
RCA Audio Cables (supplied)
Rear of this unit
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Supplied Cables used in these Connections are as follows

onnecting to an External HDD
(not supplied)
Rear of this unit
MDR868/867H below w/L AN connector
External HDD Registration screen will appear if you connect an unregistered External HDD to this unit. Please Select “Yes”
us
OK ]. Move on to Step 2 in ‘Registering an External HDD’ on page 20
Do Not turn Off the unit or Unplug any Cable while the External HDD is operating. Doing so causes a Malfunction of the
or a self-powered External HDD, make sure to turn Off the External HDD when Connecting it to the unit or
Disconnecting it from the unit
fter turning Off the unit, make sure All the LED Indicators on the unit's front panel are Off
urning Off the unit or Disconnecting the External HDD while Operating the unit causes Data Loss and Malfunction
External HDD Connection
If you wish to use an External HDD, connect an External HDD
o this unit and Register it. The External
Before Connecting an External HDD
can Record Digital TV Programs, which this unit
ves, and Plays the Recorded Titles just
HDD does. (Refer to the External HDD’s Manual as well.)
If connecting an External HDD that has been used
n another Device (HDD Recorder / TV / PC) to this
un
Stored Data on the External HDD will be
due to necessary Initialization in this unit’s
In order to use the External HDD (which has been
onnected to this unit), on a PC, the External HDD will
need to be Initialized (reformatted) on the PC. Note
stored Data on the External
tored Titles Recorded on the External HDD with
his unit can Only be Played on this unit. Other HDD
Recorders or PC’s are not com
Registering an External HDD
If you connect an unregistered External HDD with 32GB to
6TB, this unit automatically Detects it and prompts you to
LL Stored Data on the External HDD will be DELETED
ue to necessary Initialization in this unit’s Unique
ormatting
ou can Register up to 8 External HDDs
HOME ] then Select “Media
Manager”
“USB-HDD Menu” “Register
External HDD Setting” using
2
Select any “(unregistered)” row using

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3
Select “Register External HDD in this
onfirmation message will appear twice. If you
agree, Select “Yes” using
ormatting will Start. Wait until formatting is
comp
4
Select to change the External HDD name
or not.
If you would like to change the External HDD name,
on ‘Renaming External HDD’ on page 65
If you do not want to change the External HDD
name, Select “No” using
Unregistering an External HDD
1
HOME ] then Select “Media
Manager”
“USB-HDD Menu” “Register
External HDD Setting” using
2
Select an External HDD to unregister using
onfirmation Window will appear.
3
Select “Deregister USB-HDD”HDD” using
onfirmation Message will appear.
onfirmation message will appear again.
Select “Yes” using
After Deregistration of External HDD, all Recorded
We are not responsible for any damages or injury
aused by fire, natural disaster (including earthquakes,
ightning strikes, etc.), misuse, or use under abnormal
We are not responsible for any indirect damages from
use of this unit or malfunction of this unit
We are not responsible for any damages caused by not
following the Instructions in the Owner's Manual
We are not responsible for any damages from system
malfunctions caused by use of an unauthorized third party’s
evice, Software or a combination of these
Important Notes for the HDD and External HDD’s
Important Notes for the HDD and External HDD s
s unit is equipped with an Internal
n External HDD can be used by Connecting it to this
un
HDD’s are susceptible to damage from conditions, such
as
mpact shock, vibration, and temperature changes.
o avoid losing Stored Data, be careful to not do the
following
o not vibrate or send shock waves to the
Do not use this unit on an unstable or moving surface
lace this unit on a level surface. For the External
HDD, place it as the manufacturer advises
o not block the cooling vents on the bottom or rear
o not use this unit in places where the temperature is
extremely high or fluctuates greatly
Do not unplug the AC Power cord while this unit is
Do not Unplug the AC Power cord or Turn Off the
ircuit Breaker while this unit is Recording or Playing.
Before Unplugging the AC Power cord, first follow the
proce
ure Protecting a Title page 42, then Start
hutting Down the unit, wait until this unit has Finished
ts Shutdown Procedure, confirm that it is Completely
hut Down, then Unplug the AC Power cord
We are not responsible for Data loss due to impact
shock, vibration, false operations, malfunction o
unauthorized repair of this unit
HDD’s have numerous mechanical parts inside and
are highly precise and fragile, similar to PC’s; there is a
poss
ty that a partial breakdown could occur, resulting
n Data reading / writing becoming impossible. Therefore,
e considered a temporary storage
evice until viewing the Recorded Titles
If a Recording is attempted on a partially-broken area on
-noise in the picture or distorted sound
may occur. If the HDD is continuously used in this condition
e symptoms may become severe, and in the End, the
entire HDD may become unusable. If such symptoms
appear, please contact the service as soon as possible fo

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3. INITIAL SETUP
Before You Star
inding the Viewing Channel on your
fter you have completed all of the Connections to your TV,
(Power-ON) ] to turn On the unit.
2
Turn On your TV.
3
Find the button on the TV’s Remote
ontrol that accesses the External Source
Input. (The button may be labeled ‘Source’,
‘Input’ or ‘Select’. Refer to your TV’s
ress that Button repeatedly until you see
e welcome screen on the TV screen.
If you see the welcome screen, that is the correct
viewing Source input associated with this unit’s output
Make sure to always Select this Source input on you
If the TV is connected using an HDMI Cable, it may
ake a few moments until the welcome screen appears
lease follow the Instructions below to complete the Initial
ettin
e the Welcome screen is Displayed,
Select “Next”, then press
‘Language Selection’ screen will appear.
In Initial Setting, pressin
ack to the previous screen
If you would like to Skip the Initial Setting, Select “Skip“
Language Selection
2
Select your Language using
‘Antenna’ screen will appear.
Antenna
3
Select “Antenna” or “Cable” using
elect “Antenna” for Over-the-Air Broadcasting.
elect “Cable” for Cable television. Then, Channel scan
elect “Skip” if you would like to Skip this setting
lease move on to ‘Time Zone

If you would like to Stop scanning, Select “Back” by
press
‘Antenna Out’ screen will appear.
Antenna Out
5
Select “Old” or “Off” using
If set to “On”, this unit will passthrough the RF
ntenna Signal when the Power is Off (Standby)
mode. Power Consumption is higher. If you connect
to another device, it is recommended to set it
If set to “Off ”, this device does not Passthrough the
ntenna Signal in the Power Off (Standby) mode
Time Zone’ screen will appear.
Time Zone
6
Select your Time zone using
Time adjustment for each Time zone
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaska
Hawaii
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 4 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 5 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 6 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 7 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 8 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 9 hour
MT(Greenwich Mean Time ) - 10 hour
‘Daylight Saving Time’ screen will appear.
Daylight Saving Time
7
Select “Old” or “Off” using
If you Select “Old”, time will move forward one hour
n the second Sunday in March and move back one
hour on the first Sunday in November
‘Clock Setting’ screen will appear.
Clock Setting
8
Select “Auto Clock Setting” or “Manual”
us
If you Select “Auto Clock Setting”, Select a Channel for
using Auto Clock, then press
When Auto Clock finishes, then press
If you Select “Manual”, enter ‘Month’ / ‘Day’ / ‘Year’
‘Hour’ / ‘Minute’ and Select “AM” or “PM” using
‘Network Connection’ screen will appear
If your unit is “MDR865H”, ‘fun-Link (HDMI CEC)’
screen will appear. Move on to ‘fun-Link (HDMI CEC)’

If you would like to proceed with the Network Connection
setting, perform this setting. If you would like to Skip this setting
Link (HDMI CEC)’ screen will appear.’ on page 25
9
Select “Yes”, then press
electing “Yes” increases the Power Consumption
han Selecting “No”, when the Power is Off in Standby
mode
10
Select “Wired” or “Wireless” using
Wired
Wireless
If you connect this unit to the
etwork using an Ethernet Cable,
elect “Wired” to Connect to the
A
If you have a Wireless Router, Select
“Wireless” to Connect to the Internet
onnection test will Start automatically
1. Select "Auto".After Connection test, the test result will
lease move on to ‘Network Function’ on page 25
If you Select “Manual”, refer to ‘Manual’ on page 43
elect “Auto Scan”, “Manual” or “Easy Connect” using
his Setting automatically searches
for Wireless Networks
elect this Setting if you wish to
onfigure the Wireless Networks
manua
elect this Setting if your Wireless
Router has a PBC button
est way to set up a Wireless
onnection. If it fails, try “Easy
onnect” again
PBC (Push Button Configuration) button may be the
Button's name that your Router uses. If not then refe
o the Router's Manual for more details
2 If it continuously fails, then refer to the Router’s
Manual for more details
P (Access Point) List will appear
1. Select an AP to which you would like to connect this
un
If you Select an AP which does not support TKIP, a
ecurity Key Entry screen will appear. Enter the Security
Key using the On-screen Software Keyboard
ollow the On-screen Instructions
or details on how to use the Software Keyboard, refer
o ‘Guide to the Software Keyboard’ on page 25
2. After the Connection Test, the test result will be
lease move on to ‘Network Function’ on page 25
SID Input Screen will appear
1. Enter the SSID using the On-screen Software Keyboard.
ecurity mode Select screen will appear.
2. Select a Security mode :
“None” or “AES+TKIP” or “WEP” .
ecurity Key Input Screen will appear.
3. Enter a Security Key using the On-screen Software
onnection test will Start automatically
4. After the Connection test, the test result will be
lease move on to ‘Unit Name’ on page 25.
c
“Easy Connect” Metho
1. Select “Push Button Method”.
2.
ress the PBC button on your Wireless Router.
onnection test will Start automatically
3. After Connection test, the test result will be Displayed.
lease move on to ‘Network Function’ on page 25
1. Select “PIN Code Method”.
2. Select an AP to which you would like to Connect this
un
t using K/ L ], then press
IN Code will appear On-screen, then Input the Code
into
Refer to the Router’s Manual for Inputting PIN Code
onnection test will Start automatically
4. After Connection test, the test result will be Displayed.
lease move on to ‘Network Function’ on page 25
“Easy Connect” method is only available when your
Wireless Router supports it. For details, please refer to
he Owner’s Manual of your Wireless Router
If more than 64 AP’s are found, a Confirmation message
ill appear, then the Screen goes back to the AP List
onnection test will automatically Star t when you Select
an
P that does not have an Authentication Method

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INITIAL SETUP
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Network Function
11
Select “Use” or “Do Not Use” using
If you Select “Use”, “Standby Setting” will be “Normal
tandby” automatically. ‘Unit Name’ screen will
appear
If you Select “Do Not Use”, please move on to ‘fun-Link
(HDMI CEC)’
12
Select “Yes” or “No” using
If you Select “Yes”, Unit Name Input Screen will
appear
Enter the new Unit Name using the On-screen
If you finish entering the Unit Name, press
‘‘fun-Link (HDMI CEC)’ screen will appear.’ screen
w
fun-Link (HDMI CEC)
When this unit and TV are connected via HDMI Cable, it is
possible to use the fun-Link(HDMI CEC) function
his function may not work properly depending on the TV
connecte
13
Select “Yes” or “No” using
If you Select “Yes”, “Standby Setting” will be “Normal
‘Standby Setting’ screen will appear.
Standby Setting
14
Select “Normal Standby” or “Energy Saving
Standby” using
If you Selected “Yes” for ‘‘‘fun-Link (HDMI CEC)’
screen will appear.
screen will appear.’ the unit is in
“Normal Standby” mode where the unit Starts Faste
han “Energy Saving Standby”
“Normal Standby” will increase the Power
onsumption when the Power is Off in Standby mode
If you did not select ‘‘‘fun-Link (HDMI CEC)’ screen
will appear.
screen will appear.’ then you can select
"Normal Standby or “Energy Saving Standby”, where
HDMI CEC and Network Functions (never available
n MDR865H) will be not available. “Energy Saving
tandby” will reduce the Power Consumption during
tandby mode rather than “Normal Standby”
FL Dimmer’ screen will appea
FL Dimmer
15
Select a desired item using
ront Panel Display gets Darker when
ront Panel Display gets Brighter.
ront Panel Display gets Darker.
In Power-On mode, panel lighting in On
In Standby mode, panel lighting is Off
Exit’ screen will appear.
Exit
16
Select “Completed” using
“Initial Setting” is finished
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Guide to the Software Keyboar
the Number buttons ] Repeatedly to enter the
If a Desired Character is the same button as the Previous
1(Cursor)], then press the same
o change the Number Set, press
o change the Character Set, press
o Delete Characters, press
2. When you finish entering Numbers, Letters and
In Character Set, the Number 1 pushed Repeatedly can
be used to Input the following Symbols
., @, -, _, /, :, !, ", #, $, %, &, ', (, ), *, +, ,, ;,
, =, >, ?, [, \, ], ^, `, {, |, }, ~