Medion MD 80857 user Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections and connection options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Initial operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation from device and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Set menu language and country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Channel scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Change programme presets/edit channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DVD and CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Inserting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playback functions (DVD, VCD, CD, DIVX, MPEG4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AUDIO and SUBTITLE MENU (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Picture functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MENU/PBC and TITLE (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PBC function (VCD 2.0 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Summary of playback settings - DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TV/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting bookmarks – BOOKMARK (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio CDs and MP3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing back JPEG CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing back MPEG4 and DIVX files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording to DVD/hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Automatic recording ("TIMER" menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VIDEOPlus+ programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Close programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Opening title menus/viewing + editing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Open title menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD title options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing DVD recordings during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing hard disk recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Watch TV at a different time (TIME SHIFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Copying MP3/JPEG/DIVX/MPEG4 data to the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Settings in the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

"VIDEO" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

"SECURITY" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

"RECORD" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

DISC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Country codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About these instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the device. Note the warnings on the device
and in the operating instructions

Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away,
please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.

Keep electrical equipment out of reach of children

Never allow children to use electrical devices unattended.

If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. For this reason, keep the radio
and batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, please
obtain immediate medical assistance.

Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of
suffocation.

Setting the device up safely

Place the device on a sturdy, level surface. It is not designed for use in
rooms that are very humid (e. g. bathrooms). Always ensure that

 the ventilation slots are uncovered so as to ensure there is adequate

ventilation;

 there are no direct heat sources (e. g. heaters) that could affect the

device,

 the device is not in direct sunlight;

 you avoid contact with liquids and water (e. g. do not place vases on

the device);

 the device is not placed close to magnetic fields (e. g. televisions or

other loudspeakers);

 naked flames, such as lit candles, are not placed near the device.

 If the device is taken from a cold to a warm location condensation may

form in the device. Wait a few hours before operating the device.

 Do not jolt or shake the device. Impacts may damage the sensitive

electronics.

Ensure that the mains power socket is easily accessible.

Only connect the device to a power point (230 V ~ 50 Hz) that is easy to
reach and is close to the place where you have set the device up. The
power socket must be freely accessible so that you can unplug the device
quickly if necessary.

To avoid tripping hazards, please avoid using extension cables.

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Never undertake your own repairs

` If the plug, power line or the device is damaged or if liquids or foreign

bodies enter the device, remove the plug immediately from the socket.

` Do not use the device if the mains plug, cable or device itself is

damaged.

` No objects should get into the device, e. g. through the ventilation

slots. They could touch parts that conduct electricity or damage the
device's components.

` When unplugging the device, always pull the mains plug from the

socket, never pull on the cable.

Never try to open and/or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of
electric shock. If there is a defect contact our Service Centre or other
suitable specialist workshop.

Thunder storms

Unplug the device and pull out the aerial if you are away for a long period
of time or there is a storm.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The DVD/HDD recorder

The DVD player is a class 1 laser product. The device has a safety system
that prevents dangerous laser rays escaping from the device during
normal use. In order to avoid injury to the eyes, never manipulate or
damage the unit's security system.

Cleaning the device

Before cleaning, pull the plug out of the mains socket. Use a dry, soft cloth
to clean the device. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning
products because these may damage the device's surface and/or labels.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

About DVDs

A DVD – Digital Versatile Disc – is a digital medium for storing information.
DVDs are marked with one of the symbols shown here.

There are different types of DVD with different storage capacities
depending on how the information is stored.

DVD structure

Video DVDs are divided into titles and chapters. A DVD may contain
several
titles, which may in turn be made up of several chapters. The titles and
chapters are each numbered sequentially

The first title of a DVD usually comprises licence details and
manufacturer's information. The next title is usually the film itself. Other
titles may include such items as "making of" documentaries, film previews
or information on the actors.

Languages and subtitles Up to eight languages and subtitles in as many as 32 different languages

can be stored on DVDs. Any combination of languages and subtitles can
be selected for playing back discs.

Regional codes

For reasons connected with global DVD sales strategy, a code has been
developed for DVDs that allows the recording to be played only on devices
purchased in a particular region.

This code is based on a system that divides the world into six
regions. As Europe is in Zone 2, your DVD player will only play
DVDs that have the regional code 2. The regional code is printed
on the DVD packaging (refer to the following logo).

Apart from DVDs with the regional code 2 the unit will only play

DVDs with the regional code 0 (suitable for any DVD player).

If you have problems when playing certain DVDs make sure that the
DVD has the regional code 2 or 0.

Important note on blank DVD discs:

Your recorder can write two different types of blank DVD discs:

DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable discs can be written several times. They can be played on other DVD
devices without prior finalisation (refer to "Finalise DVD", P. 46).

DVD+R: DVD+R discs (which can only be written once) cannot be played on other DVD devices
without prior finalisation. It is possible to delete a recording on a DVD+R disc but it can then not be
overwritten.

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DiVX and MPEG4

MPEG4 is a compression technology for multimedia/video data ("MPEG" =
"Moving Picture Experts Group").

DiVX is a brand name for a video compression-decompression technology
based on the MPEG4 format. This player uses DiVX 4 and DiVX 5
technology to ensure that the peak bit rate (short-term peak) never
exceeds 10,000 kbps.

MP3 format

The MP3 format is a compression format used for audio data. The MP3
format was developed to substantially reduce the size of audio data.

MP3 files can only be played if they have been saved with the file extension
*.mp3. Unlike traditional audio CDs, MP3 CDs can be subdivided into
directories (folders, albums) and files (tracks, titles) – just like a data CD on
your computer.

GENERAL INFORMATION

NICAM

NICAM (Near Instantaneous Compounded Audio Multiplex) is a method
of digitally transferring stereo sound that is used in Commonwealth
countries, Scandinavia and Belgium. In addition to a stereo signal it is also
possible to receive two different audio languages. Via the NICAM settings
you can therefore select between stereo and mono reception and two
audio languages.

NTSC and PAL

NTSC and PAL are television standards for depicting frames on the TV. This

is because – in contrast to cinema films, which are shown on the projector
lens with 24 images per second on a strip of film – the image on TV and
video must also be divided into frames so that the human eye can perceive
a moving picture.

NTSC (National Television System Committee) works with a 60 Hz image

frequency, i.e. 60 frames per second are displayed, and this corresponds
to 30 full images.
lines.

PAL (Phase Alteration Line), in contrast, works with a 50 Hz image

frequency (although there are now also PAL standards with 60Hz), this
produces 25 full images made up of 50 frames per second.
standard that is used throughout Europe (except France where the
standard is SECAM), Australia, China, Singapore and Malaysia. It produces
625 TV lines.

NTSC is used in the US and Japan and produces 525 TV

PAL is the TV

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

On a DVD the film is available as information from full images as for a
cinema film. PROGRESSIVE SCAN is an image format that uses this and
produces the film in 50 full images instead of 50 frames per second. This

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Surround sound formats

reduces flickering images to a minimum and displays movements in a
more fluid manner.

The requirement for playing back in the PROGRESSIVE SCAN format is that
your TV can also process it.

If your TV has a so-called "Progressive Scan" function use the component
outputs to connect the DVD/HDD recorder to the TV so that you receive
the best image quality.
The PROGRESSIVE SCAN does not work with a SCART connection.

Trademarks

"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the
"DD" symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

"dts" is a trademark of DTS
Technology, LLC.

VIDEO Plus+

Dolby Digital 5.1

In Dolby Digital sound format the audio material is saved digitally.. In this
instance, up to five separate full-frequency audio channels (front left and
front right, centre, rear left and rear right) as well as an effect or depth
channel (5.1) are stored separately. Discs and media recorded in the Dolby
Digital format are marked with the trademarks shown here.

Because each channel is completely independent, a realistic, almost
"three-dimensional" effect is produced, creating the impression of
distance, movement, and relative position in the room.

dts (Digital Theater Systems)

The dts abbreviation is used for a less frequently used sound format in
which up to 6 (5.1) separate channels are saved to a sound medium. Discs
and media recorded in the dts format are marked with the trademarks
shown here.

Your DVD/HDD recorder can read this audio data in Dolby-Digital 5.1
format and dts format and transfers it for decoding to the digital outputs
("DIGITAL OUT)". However, it can not playback the sound of a dts sound
medium itself.

VPS/PDC

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VIDEO Plus+ is a simple programming aid for video recording devices.
Simply enter the programming number listed for the programme in your
TV guide. The DVD/HDD recorder then adopts the start and duration of
the recording in the timer. VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+
system is produced under licence from the Gemstar Development
Corporation.

The PDC (Programme Delivery Control) or VPS (Video Programming
System) signal monitors the start and duration of a TV recording. If a TV
programme should start earlier or lasts longer than stated in the guide the
DVD/HDD recorder still switches itself on and off at the correct time. The
VPS/PDC times for a programme are found in your TV guide. If you
programme a recording time that varies from the VPS/PDC time you must
switch the PDC function off.

PREPARATION

Unpacking the device

Remove all packaging materials including the film on the front of the
unit.

WARNING!
Do not let children play with the plastic wrapping. There is a risk of
asphyxiation!

Check package contents

When unpacking, ensure that the following parts are included:

 DVD/HDD recorder

 SCART cable

 AV cable (white, red and yellow cinch plugs)

 Component cable (green, blue and red cinch plugs)

 Aerial cable

 Power cable

 Remote control

 2 x batteries (AAA size, 1.5V)

 DVD+RW disc (blank DVD)

 Operating instructions and guarantee documents

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

Two 1.5 V batteries (AAA size) are supplied for the remote control.

` Open the battery compartment by sliding the panel on the back of the

remote control in the direction of the arrow.

` Insert the batteries so that the negative end is placed next to the springs.

` Close the battery compartment.

WARNING!
The batteries supplied should not be charged, disassembled,
thrown into a fire, or short-circuited.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. For this reason keep the
batteries and remote control out of reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally appropriate way

Do not put used batteries in the household rubbish. Please
return the batteries to a collecting point or specialist dealer for
disposal.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

The DVD/HDD recorder can be connected in various ways to other input
and output devices:

 to a television

 to an amplifier/receiver

 to a video recorder

 to other audio/video devices

Make sure that all devices are switched off before connecting them.
Only connect the units to the mains when the other connections are
complete.

Notes on the connections

 Most of the cables have coloured pins. To make installing the device

easier, always use the pin and the connector socket with the same
colour when connecting two devices together.

 If the aerial cable from your aerial or cable system is connected to the

DVD/HDD recorder, and another aerial cable connects the recorder to
the television set, you can watch TV channels even when the DVD/HDD
recorder is in standby mode.

 The DVD/HDD recorder should not be indirectly connected to the

television set via a video recorder as this will significantly impair the
quality of the picture.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Connecting the aerial cable

If you connect the DVD/HDD recorder to a TV
you must create an aerial connection between the TV, DVD/HDD
recorder and aerial so that the device can receive and record TV
programmes.

The following connection examples require an aerial connection and
only image and sound transfer types to the TV or external devices
have been listed.

` Connect the aerial cable that leads to the wall socket to the aerial input

(

ANTENNA IN) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

` Connect a second aerial cable (e. g. the one supplied) to the aerial input

(

ANTENNA IN) on the television and the aerial output (ANTENNA

OUT

) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

Connecting the TV

With a SCART cable

The SCART cable is the simplest connection between the DVD/HDD
recorder and the TV.

As long as your television can process RGB signals you will get a very good
quality image from this option.

Select the relevant
SCART input for
this connection to
your TV.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

With S-VIDEO and audio cinch cable

If your TV does not have a SCART connection you can also connect it to the
S-VIDEO output via an S-VIDEO cable (
recorder. This will provide good image quality.

To transfer the sound you can use an audio cinch cable (red/white) or the
AV audio cable supplied (red/white).

S-VIDEO OUT) on the DVD/HDD

Select the relevant
S-Video input for
this connection to
your TV.

With cinch (AV) cables

If your TV has neither a SCART connection nor a S-VIDEO socket you can
also connect the DVD/HDD recorder with an audio cinch cable (red/white)
and a video cinch cable (yellow) to the
TV (

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT socket on the DVD/HDD recorder).

AUDIO/VIDEO IN socket of the

Select the relevant
AV input for this
connection to your
TV.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

About the component connections

If your television has a "Progressive Scan" function the best image quality
will be achieved via the component outputs (Y, CB/PB, Cr/Pr on the rear of
the device). An increased image frequency is created using the Progressive
Scan procedure. This reduces flickering images to a minimum and displays
movements in a more fluid manner.

It goes without saying that your TV must be able to process this format for
it to be used. The Progressive Scan transfer only works when connecting
the component connections (
three-pole component cable (red/blue/green). The PROGRESSIVE SCAN
does not work with a SCART connection.

To transfer the sound you can again use the audio cinch cable (red/white):

Select the relevant
Progressive Scan
input for this
connection to your
TV.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) with a

To playback the Progressive Scan image you have to press the
button on the remote control to select the

You can only select this format if the
menu option is activated in the SETUP > VIDEO > Video Output
menu.

Only activate this point if your TV has the "Progressive Scan" function
otherwise the picture goes black.

Instead of the TV you can also connect a projector, for example.

Progressive Scan format.

YCrCb On

NTSC/PAL

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Connecting another external audio or video device

Connecting an audio device

You can also connect another audio device, such as a minidisc player or
cassette recorder, to the DVD/HDD recorder, e.g. to record the sound from
this device to the DVD/HDD recorder. To do so connect an audio cinch
cable (red/white) to the external device's AUDIO OUT socket and the
audio socket (

AV1 IN) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

Connecting video devices

You can also use your DVD/HDD recorder to record signals from another
video device, such as a SAT receiver, video camera, video recorder or DVD
player. To do so connect the external video device to the SCART input on
the DVD/HDD recorder (DECODER):

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You can also connect a decoder or set-top box (e. g. a Canal+ decoder) to
the

SCART input. To do so set theDECODER entry in the

SETUP>CHANNEL SETUP menu to ON (“Decoder”,Page 22).

CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Connecting a video camera

There are audio and video inputs on the front of the device to enable you
to connect such items as a video camera easily.

Connect the AV output sockets on the video camera to the inputs on the
DVD/HDD recorder. You can use the following cable connections:

Audio and video cinch cables

Audio cable and S-video cable

Firewire cable

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Home cinema connection

One benefit of DVD is saving and playing back multi-channel sound. Your
DVD/HDD recorder can playback 5.1 sound on home cinema systems with

5.1 speaker system

C = Centre speaker connection

R= Right front speaker

L = Left front speaker

SW = Subwoofer

SR = Left surround speaker

SR = Right surround speaker

a 5.1 speaker system. To do so connect the device to an amplifier with a

5.1 input. You can use both the analogue and digital outputs for this
purpose.

Analogue sound transfer

Connect the audio cinch cable for the speakers with the 5.1 output on the
DVD/HDD recorder and the relevant inputs on the amplifier.

To transfer the image you can use the connection options described in the
"Connecting the TV" chapter:

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If the AUDIO SETUP on the DVD/HDD recorder is not correctly set up
for your AV amplifier/receiver the sound may not be transferred to
the centre speaker (this usually
outputs the voice on the DVD).

CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Digital sound transfer

Connect either a coaxial cable or an optical cable to the COAXIAL or

OPTICAL output on the DVD/HDD recorder and the corresponding input

on the amplifier. For image transfer you can again either use an S-Video
cable, a video cinch cable or a SCART cable.

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INITIAL OPERATION

After you have correctly connected up your DVD/HDD recorder and the
power supply has been connected, switch the television set on.

Depending on the connection type, select the video channel (AV) or
another reception channel that matches the connections you have made.

Switch the DVD/HDD recorder on if you have not already done so. HELLO
and then install is displayed on the screen

When you use the device for the first time the installation menu appears after you have switched
the device on. The channels, language options and date/time settings are made here.

Please note that initial operation is cancelled if you press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the device
or remote control. In this case start the channel search later via the SETUP>VIDEO>Channel Scan
menu as described in Page 45,“Channel Scan”.

Operation from device and remote control

You can activate the device's basic playback and recording functions by
pressing the buttons on the device.

The remote control, however, provides numerous advanced functions. In
particular, you can only navigate through the setup menus using the
remote control.

In this manual we refer to the remote control buttons. If reference is made to the controls on the
DVD player itself, this will be clearly indicated.

On/off switch

When the device is connected to the mains it is in standby mode. The clock
is displayed.

You switch the device on by pressing the
device or remote control.

Press

STANDBY again to switch the device back to standby mode.

STANDBY/ON button on the

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Set menu language and country

The window for setting the setup language will appear. Your country's
language is set by default.

` Confirm your entry by pressing

another language using the arrow keys .

You can change the screen language later from

Guide Language

The second step is to select the country setting. The country setting affects
the search for the TV signal. The default setting is United Kingdom.

.

ENTER on the remote control or select

SETUP> SYSTEM >

INITIAL OPERATION

` Select your country and confirm by pressing

` To expand the selection go to the last option and press the arrow

key.

You can change the country setting later from

Country Setup.

ENTER.

SETUP> SYSTEM >

Channel scan

As a third step, the device starts an automatic channel scan. Each channel
it finds is displayed briefly on the screen.

` Wait until the channel scan is complete. This takes a few minutes.

If you use a SAT receiver or
DVB-T box to receive TV programmes it will not find any channels.
You can cancel the scan by pressing

You can subsequently repeat the channel scan from

Channel Scan

.

ENTER.

SETUP > VIDEO >

Setting the date and time

Step four is to set the date and time. This is essential for programming
recordings.

Automatic setting

The device automatically sets the correct time using the channel signal.

` Simply confirm the

seconds a calendar appears with the current date and time.

` If you want to confirm the calendar use the arrow key to move to the

field and confirm by pressing

arrow keys as these change the values (cf. next chapter).

Automatic option by pressing ENTER. After a few

ENTER. Do not use the and

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INITIAL OPERATION

Manual setting

A calendar is displayed: D = day; M = month; Y = year; H = hour; M =
minute.

` Move around the calendar fields by pressing the and arrow keys.

` Change the value using the and arrow keys.

` Finally, move to the field and confirm the setting by pressing

ENTER.

The initial setup is now complete and the device switches to TV mode.

The initial setup is now complete and the device switches to TV mode.

Change programme presets/edit channels

After ending the automatic search process you can subsequently change
the programme presets or adapt them to your TV.

` If necessary stop any CD/DVD that is running to enter TV mode by

pressing
and a programme number, e. g.

` Press

is displayed:
On the left side you can see the programme spaces
numbers
name
On the right hand side you can see the settings on the channel that is
currently selected.

` Move the cursor bar using the or arrow buttons to the

programme space that you wish to edit or reprogram. The channel
appears in the background.

` Use the arrow key to move to the right side of the menu.

STOP twice (the screen displays the P entry for "programme"

PROGRAM on the remote control. The programme preset menu

CH (C = "Channel"; S = "special channel") and the channel

ID.

P01).

PR, channel

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Changing programme space

` Select the Progr Num menu option.

` Enter the desired programme space using the number buttons.

` Move to and confirm by pressing

` If the new programme space is already assigned an appropriate

message appears with three options:
If you confirm the left selection the old space is overwritten with the
new channel. The programme space of the moved channel remains
free.
– If you confirm the middle selection the new programme is inserted at
this point and all channels that follow this channel are pushed back one
space.
– You cancel this process by choosing the right option.

ENTER.