NEC NDH-81 User Manual

HDD/DVD RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: NDH-81

NDH-161

RH1657.1658W_NA2ANN_ENG

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL

CAUTION

 The appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons without supervision.

 Young Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with appliance.

 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension

set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

Introduction

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Availability of copying or moving feature . . . . . . .6

About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . . . .13

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TV Aspect / Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . .17

Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Rating / Set Password / Area Code . . . . . . .18

DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Record Mode Set / Record Aspect . . . . . . . .19

DV Recording Audio / TV Recording Audio .19

Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Finalize / Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disc Protect / PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .21

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-32

General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .27

Program Playback with Audio CD and

MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file . . . . . .31-32

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-39

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . .39

Playback another title during recording . . . .39

Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-47

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .40

HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . .41

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .42 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .43

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion . . . . . . . . . .45

Combining Two Titles Into One . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .46

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Dubbing from HDD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Dubbing from DVD to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . .50

One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-55

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

Titles recorded on the HDD

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R (DL) disc DVD-Video disc

Video CDs Audio CDs DivX files MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

JPEG

WMA

MP3

DivX

ACD

VCD

DVD

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

DVD ALL

HDD

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.

Introduction

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):

 DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again

on the same Disc.

[VR mode]

 Recordings can be extensively edited  Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

 Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.  DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.  Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)

 These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again

on the same Disc.

 Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)  The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization  Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit

it any more.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,

added chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or

edit it any more.

 Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up

to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

 Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter

combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R(DL)

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)

That’s (8x, 16x) Ricoh (8x, 16x) Verbatim (4x) SONY (4x) Maxell (2.4x)

Verbatim (8x) Verbatim (8x) JVC (4x) Imation (4x) -

--Victor (4x) Maxell (4x) -

--Maxell (4x) Ricoh (4x) -

Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

Notes:

 Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some

CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

 Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.  Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.  Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may

not be playable.

 DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder

may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.

 If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases

in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

 This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal

playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain preexisting conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

 Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the

Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

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Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

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If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Availability of copying or moving feature

From To MP3/WMA JPEG DivX Audio CD Video CD Title*

HDD DISC No No No No No Yes

DISC HDD Yes Yes Yes No No Yes

*1 The title is recorded from this unit.

Introduction

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.

 Do not move the recorder while it is on.

 Install and use the recorder on a stable, level

surface.

 Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

 Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid

places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.

 While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug

from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch.

 Do not move the recorder immediately after

switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, please follow the steps below:

1. After the message POWER OFF is shown in the display, wait at least two minutes.

2. Unplug from the wall socket.

3. Move the recorder.

 If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on

there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be lost.

 The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in

an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure.

If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

a OPERATE button

Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.

REC: The recorder is recording.

HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.

DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. HDD bBDVD: The recorder is dubbing.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

d OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

e HDD/DVD

Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD.

f x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

g N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

h z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

i CH (V/v)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

j TIMESHIFT

Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program.

k Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

l DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

m AV IN 2 (S-VIDEO IN)

Connect the S-Video output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

n AV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

Front Panel

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OPERATE: Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray.

DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD.

HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD.

AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD).

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AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.

SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu.

REC (z): Starts recording. REC MODE: Selects the recording

mode. TIMER REC: Displays Timer

Record menu.

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SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily.

PLAY (N): Starts playback. STOP (x): Stops playback or

recording.

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HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER ( )

- Acknowledges menu selection.

- Displays information while viewing a TV program.

CH (+/-): Scans up or down through memorized channels.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

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TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.

SETUP: Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. ZOOM: Enlarges video image. TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title

menu, if available. CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter

marker when playing/recording. I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 15

seconds forward during playback. REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track,

title, all.

A-B: Repeat sequence. THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail

picture.

* These buttons are not available

for this recorder.

Remote Control

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and matched correctly.

Connecting to the Aerial

Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the RF. OUT jack on the recorder to the aerial input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). The RF. OUT jack passes the signal through from the AERIAL jack.

a AERIAL

Connect the aerial to this terminal.

b AV OUT (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))

Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs.

c AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

d COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

e OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

f Cooling fan

g AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

h RF. OUT

Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor

i S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

j COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO

OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

Rear Panel

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Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Hookup and

Settings

Connections to Your TV

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Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Tips

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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.

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Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

Caution

– Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the

TV. Set the TV to the correct video input.

– Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to

the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

– Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.

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Set the [Progressive Scan] option to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 16.

Note:

Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or S-VIDEO connection.

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO

INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

INPUT

Rear of the recorder

AVC

Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 17).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

Notes:

– If the audio format of the digital output does not

match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital

connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the

on-screen display, press AUDIO.

– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Rear of the recorder

A X O

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV IN 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Note:

If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

Note:

This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

DV Digital Camcorder

IN/OUT

Rear of the recorder

Front of the recorder

Front of

the recorder

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears.

3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

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TV HDD: Returns to live TV viewing for HDD recording.

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TV DVD: Returns to live TV viewing for DVD recording.

MOVIE

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HDD: Displays the Title List menu for HDD. (page 40)

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HDD DivX: Displays the [Movie List] menu for HDD. (page 26)

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DISC:

Displays Title List menu for recordable disc (page 40)

- Displays [Movie List] menu for DivX disc. (page 26)

- Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 22-25).

PHOTO (See page 29)

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HDD: Displays [Photo List] menu for HDD.

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DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

MUSIC (See page 27)

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HDD: Displays [Music List] menu for HDD.

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DISC: Displays [Music List] (or Audio CD) menu for disc.

SETUP (See page 14)

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Start: Displays Setup menu.

Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.

General Operation

1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.

2. Use v / V to select the desired option.

3. While the desired item is selected, press B to

move to the second level.

4. Use v / V to select the second desired option.

5. Press B to move to the third level.

6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press

ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Programming

This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 TV channels.

Preparation:

 Connect the recorder to the desired type of aerial,

as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 10.

1. Select the [Auto Programming] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Note:

After you have connected your recorder for the very first time. If you press SETUP for initial setting, you can only set the [Auto Programming] option. Then you can set the other options.

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Settings

General Settings (Continued)

Program Edit

You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.).

1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears.

3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER.

4. Use v / V to select the program option then press ENTER.

 [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See

“Program Edit” on the right.

 [Station Rename] Changes the station name.

The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 44. Names can be up to 5 characters long.

 [Move] Sorts the programme positions on the

Program List. Press v / V to move the selected programme position to a new location.

 [Delete] Disables a programme position you do

not need.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Program List menu.

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to

change the setting.

 [PR] indicates the selected programme position.

 [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically.

Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

 [Ch.] Changes the channel number.

 [MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer

picture.

2. Choose OK then press ENTER to confirm the setting and returns to the Program List menu.

General Settings (Continued)

Manual Clock Set

1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.

2. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

 [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen

TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

 [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen

TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Display Mode

Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].

 [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands on

the upper and lower portions of the screen.

 [Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture on

the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].

Caution

Power Save Mode

You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off.

 [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.

 [ON] Power Save Mode is active.

Initialization

You can reset the recorder to its original factory settings and initialize the HDD.

 [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the

recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code)

 [HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive):

everything recorded on the HDD will be erased.

1. Select [Initialize] option then press B.

2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press

ENTER. The confirm message will appear.

3. Use b / B to select [Yes] or [No] then press

ENTER.

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Settings

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle

 [Original]Refers to the original language in which

the disc was recorded.

 [Other] To select another language, press number

buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 52). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

 [Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.

Audio Settings

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

 [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the

recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

 [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when

connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

 [Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is

not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Sampling Frequency

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Vocal

Set Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound.

Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select [Rating] option then press B.

2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created. If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3. Select a rating using the v / V buttons. [1] - [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions

and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection.

Note:

If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

Set Password

1. Select [Set Password] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.

1. Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon.

2. Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit

number “210499”.

3. Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The 4-digit

password is cleared. Enter a new code.

Area Code

Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Codes”, page 52.).

1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”.

3. Select the first character using the v / V buttons.

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection.

DivX Registration Code

We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [View] is selected and the registration code will appear.

3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.

DivX

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