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Table of Contents
I. Notices..................................................................................2
II. Precautions............................................................................3
Safety and operating precautions..........................................3
Disc care............................................................................. 3
III. Specifications.........................................................................4
Easy DVD Recorder specifications.........................................4
Disc specifications................................................................ 5
Special features ................................................................... 7
IV. Getting Familiar.....................................................................8
ENGLISH
Remote Control....................................................................8
Features of your Easy DVD Recorder...................................10
V. Setting up............................................................................12
Connecting to TV ...............................................................12
Watching TV via the Easy DVD Recorder.............................13
Connecting to an amplifier .................................................14
Connecting Input AV signal using SCART IN........................16
Connecting Input AV or DV signal.......................................17
VI. Using your
Playing Discs.....................................................................18
Controlling playback..........................................................20
Parental lock .....................................................................24
System menu .....................................................................25
TV channel setting..............................................................26
Recording .........................................................................28
Time settings...................................................................... 30
Editing DVD+R / DVD+RW discs........................................32
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VII. Troubleshooting ...................................................................37
VIII. Standards and Certifications..................................................39
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
I. Notices
Packard Bell
B.V. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or
by any means, whether electronic, chemical, manual or otherwise, including but not limited to
photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without
prior written permission of NEC Computers International B.V.
Easy DVD Recorder
User’s Guide. Copyright© 2004 NEC Computers International
DISCLAIMER
NEC Computers International B.V. specifically disclaims all warranties, either express or
implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose with respect to this product and documentation.
Updates to software and hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the
instructions, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your
particular situation. All items described in the documentation supplied with the product are for
illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation. No legal rights or
entitlements may be obtained from descriptions made in the documentation. NEC Computers
International B.V. reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product
or documentation at any time without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or
improvements.
In no event shall NEC Computers International B.V. be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of business profits or any other
commercial damages, arising out of the use of this product.
TRADEMARKS
Packard Bell is a registered trademark of NEC Computers International B.V. All other company
or product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective
owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, "Pro Logic", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. protected by
U.S. and other world-wide patents issued and pending.
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II. Precautions
Safety and operating precautions
Power requirement for this device is AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz. Please ensure the power
supply to your home is in this range.
The temperature of the top cover and rear panel of the recorder may be high after playing
for a long period of time. This is normal.
When the recorder is not in use, please remove the disc and turn the power off.
Malfunctions may occur if the recorder has not been used for a long period of time. For
best results, turn it on occasionally.
Some kinds of discs may cause the unit to hang or freeze. Please restart the unit when
this occurs. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting to extend the life of the recorder.
This DVD recorder is a device of high technology and high precision. The image quality
may be impaired when the laser head or the disc driving parts are dirty or damaged.
Do not use the
damage the disc and inner parts of the recorder.
Place the device in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up.
Use a soft and dry cloth for cleaning. For the stains that cannot be removed easily, apply
some diluted neutral detergent to a cloth, wring the cloth dry and wipe the stains away,
then use a dry cloth to clean. Do not use any solvents such as thinner or benzene; as this
may damage the
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where condensation may form easily, as this may
.
Disc care
Periodically clean the disc to remove any dust or fingerprints. Use a soft, scratch-free
cloth or a commercial disc cleaner.
To keep the disc free of fingerprints, hold the disc with your fingers on the outer edge or
with a finger in the inner circle and a finger on the outer edge.
Always return the disc to its protective case or sleeve when you have finished using it.
Keep the disc tray closed whenever you are not using the drive.
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III. Specifications
Easy DVD Recorder
Power supply 220-240V AC 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 28W
Power consumption (stand by) < 4W
Size (mm) 430 x 53 x 320 (L xH x D)
Weight approximately 4.0kg
Environment temperature 15~35°C
Humidity 25~75%
This device adopts LSI's new generation encode-decode integrative single chip solution,
which enables to encode the TV RF signal, AV input signal from external equipments or
digital signal from iEEE1394 equipment in MPEG-2 format, and record on DVD+RW or
DVD+R discs. It also adopts LSI' unique DominoFX image processing technology,
providing excellent image quality.
specifications
Compatible with all functions of ordinary DVD players.
Compatible with DVD, Super VCD, VCD, CD, CD-R discs, MP3 and Picture CD.
Discs recorded with the
Programs recorded on DVD+RW discs are editable (to change a title, change title index
picture, divide a single title into smaller parts, and hide titles).
OTR mode, for quick capture and record.
Supports 8 audio languages, 32 subtitle languages, and 9 viewing angles, as well as other
full functional DVD playback features.
Parental Lock Level control system.
Screensaver program for screen protection.
Coaxial digital audio out jack.
Standard video out (CVBS), S-video out, SCART IN/OUT, and component video out (Y,
Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) jacks. 16:9 and 4:3 TV screen aspect ratio support.
Can receive and record TV signal, as well as monitor its output.
Automatic time recording of AV signal or TV signal from external signal sources.
iEEE1394 DV in jack for video camera to record digital signal.
Up to 20 time-recording events, with three options: "Once", "Daily" and "Weekly".
Intelligent software update.
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are compatible with other DVD players.
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Disc specifications
DVD+RW (rewritable DVD discs)
DVD+RW is an erasable format based on CD-RW technology.
DVD+RW discs can be rewritten more than 1,000 times.
DVD+R (write-once DVD discs)
Should you wish to play a DVD+R created with your
player, please make sure it has been finalized. Likewise, you must use the "make
compatible" option if you want to play a DVD+RW disc on another player. You can
access these functions from the DVD+R and DVD+RW Edit menus by pressing the
PLAYABLE AND WRITABLE
DISK-OP button on your remote control.
CAUTION: Finalizing a disc consists in closing the recording session and to prevent
further recordings.
DVD+R discs can only be written once. All the capacity of the disc does not
need to be filled in one single recording. You can add new contents later.
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DVD-R (write-once DVD)
Only the DVD-R discs recorded in video mode that have been finalized
can be played by the
DVD-RW (rewritable DVD)
Only the DVD-RW discs recorded in video mode that have been made
compatible can be played by the
Audio CD-R (write-once CD) / MP3 Compressed Music
Audio CD-RW (rewritable CD) / MP3 Compressed Music
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.
.
on another
DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)
Audio CD (digital audio disc)
PLAYABLE-ONLY DISCS
Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD )
VCD (Video CD - format 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0)
Super VCD
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Discs composition
DVD
A DVD disc is divided into sections (titles, chapters) so that you can find specific content more
easily.
SVCD/VCD/AUDIO CD
SVCD/VCD/AUDIO CDs are divided into a number of tracks, which may contain index points
to divide the track into several parts.
MP3 /JPEG/MP4(DivX)
MP3 (".mp3", for music), JPEG (".jpg", for pictures), and DivX (".avi", for videos) are
compressed file formats.
It may be longer for the Easy DVD Recorder to display the content of some discs because of the
large file size or number of songs/pictures they contain.
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v
Special features
The digital input connector, known as 'firewire' or 'IEEE1394', is used to
transmit digital broadband signals. The audio and video signals are
transmitted via the same cable.
MP3 files are highly compressed music files, which compress standard CD
audio files to ~1/10 of their original size. As a result, up to 10 hours of music
can be stored on a single CD.
Ordinary the video is recorded at the current position of the disc. This is like
the tape recorder, the user can start recording at the middle of the tape. For
DVD+R discs, new video segment is always appended to the existing video
segments. The
CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played on most current
and future DVD players.
Easy DVD Recorder
can play both pre-recorded DVDs and
Dolby Digital is a standard developed by Dolby Laboratories for transmitting
from 1 to 5 full-range channels as well as a low frequency (.1) channel for a
total of 5.1 discrete channels. The loudspeakers are arranged as follows: front
left, front right, middle, rear left and rear right. Dolby Digital is currently the
most common system and is often used in cinemas.
This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US
Patent and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copy protection
technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of
Macrovision. It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited payper-
iew applications, unless Macrovision approves some other use in writing.
Modifications to the equipment, removal of components and reverse
engineering are prohibited.
DivX is a codec (short for compression/decompression) - a piece of software
that compresses video from virtually any source down to a size that is
transportable over the Internet without reducing the original video's visual
quality. Currently the highest DivX version supported by the
Recorder
please make sure you register.
is DivX5.2. To rent or purchase videos using DivX® technology,
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IV. Getting Familiar
Remote Control
First remove the battery cover of the remote control and insert two AAA batteries (supplied).
For battery replacement and disposal, please refer to the Standards and Certifications chapter.
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RECORD
Record TV or AV signal from external source. While recording, every pressing
on this button will add 30 minutes recording time.
Edit Access the title editing menu.
TIMER
POWER
Set/change the schedule of time recording.
Switch on/off.
0---9 Number buttons.
title Access the title menu.
s-title Change subtitle language.
disk-op Manage DVD+R/RW discs.
clear Select current item, or clear the time recording event.
zoom Zoom in/out current picture.
OK Confirm current selection or input.
MENU Access disc menu.
SETUP Access system setup menu.
pscan Switch the scanning mode of video output (Progressive/Interlace).
audio Change audio language.
angle Change camera angle.
repeat Set repeat functions.
goto Go to desired title/chapter/time and play it.
SOURCE
Eject
Select external signal source.
Open/close the disc tray.
display Show and adjust the playback status.
random Switch the playback sequence between Normal and Random mode.
STOP/RETURN
Press once to stop playback/recording, press again to return to root menu(only
for VCD discs).
MUTE
Press once to turn off the sound, press it again or press the "V+/V-" button to
resume the sound.
Slow Slow forward (1/2, 1/4, 1/8).
V-/V+
PLAY/PAUSE
P+/P-
Adjust the audio output volume, or move the cursor leftward/rightward.
Start playback, or stop playing/recording temporarily.
Select TV channel, or move the cursor upward/downward.
Previous/next title or chapter.
Fast reverse/forward (2X, 4X, 16X, 32X).
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Features of your
Front Panel
POWER
EJECT
REC
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
SOURCE
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Power on/off.
Open/close the disc tray.
Record current TV program, AV or DV signals from external signal
sources.
Press to start playback or suspend playback.
Stop playing/recording.
Switch input signal source.
Front connections
To access these connectors, open the flap-door on the right side of the Easy DVD Recorder.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
The signal from S-VIDEO input jack has higher priority than the signal from VIDEO input jack.
L-AUDIO-R Audio input jacks, use to connect to video camera or VCR.
DV
S-Video input jack, use to connect to a SVHS/Hi8 video camera or
SVHS/Hi8 VCR.
Video input jack, use to connect to a SVHS/Hi8 video camera or
SVHS/Hi8 VCR.
i-LINK/DV input jack ( iEEE1394), use to connect digital video camera
or other digital equipments.
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Rear Panel
AC IN ~ AC IN power cord connector to 220-240V, 50/60Hz mains supply.
ANTENNA in Use to connect to antenna/cable TV.
ANTENNA out Use to output TV signal to TV set.
Audio output L/R Analog audio output (left and right).
Coaxial output Use to output digital audio recorded on discs by connecting to the
coaxial digital audio input on an AV amplifier or receiver with digital
audio input capability.
CVBS Use to connect to TV set with video (CVBS) input jack.
Optical output Use to output digital audio recorded on discs by connecting to the
optical digital audio input jack on an AV amplifier or receiver with
digital audio input capability.
SCART IN Use to connect to digital AV equipments with SCART OUTPUT
capability. (E.g. DVD player with SCART output jack).
SCART OUT Use to connect to TV set or other equipments with SCART in jack.
S-Video Use to connect to TV set with S-VIDEO input jack.
Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Use to connect to TV set with Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr input jacks. The output
mode can be set as progressive or interlace
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V. Setting up
Connecting to TV
Your
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component video, and SCART. Connect the audio/video cables depending on the
specifications of your TV.
supports video connections through composite video, S-Video,
If the TV has COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr), connect them to the
corresponding jacks on the
If the TV has an S-VIDEO IN jack, connect it to the S-VIDEO jack on the
Recorder.
If the TV has SCART IN jack, connect it to the SCART OUT jack on the
Recorder.
Connect the LEFT and RIGHT audio out jacks on the
input jacks that belong to the same jacks group as the video input jack on the TV set (if
applicable).
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(recommended).
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to the audio
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Watching TV via the
Press SOURCE on the remote control to switch to TV mode and start to auto scan channels.
The TV signal output jack is only a loop-through of the inputted signal.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Audio
Video
Signal input
Antenna (or cable TV)
Signal output (can be used to output TV signal to another TV set's RF signal input
jack).
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Connecting to an amplifier
Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround audio effect by connecting the recorder to an amplifier-andspeakers system with Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
To AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks
To AUDIO IN jacks
FRONT LEFT
CENTER
FRONT RIGHT
SURROUND RIGHT
SURROUND LEFT
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Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder
You can enjoy reproduced 5.1-channel Dolby Digital audio or Digital Theatre Systems audio
effect by connecting the recorder to an amplifier-and-speakers system with Dolby Digital
decoder or DTS decoder via a coaxial cable.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
AMPLIFIER with DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS decoder
FRONT LEFT
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT RIGHT
SURROUND RIGHT
SURROUND LEFT
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Connecting Input AV signal using SCART IN
The SCART IN connector included on your
device, such as a DVD player or a VCR. However, when this device is in use, or simply turned
on, you must turn it off before watching TV channels (using the
To display or record video inputted via the SCART IN connector (e.g, the AV signal from a
DVD player or a VCR with SCART OUT connector), press SOURCE on the remote control and
select SCART mode.
If the SCART IN device you want to connect is a CANAL+ analog decoder, you must configure
the
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General Setup screen and select ON for the “CANAL+ Analog Decoder” option. In this way,
when you select a CANAL+ scrambled signal, the CANAL+ decoder will automatically start
and the
change to any other channel, the CANAL+ decoder will automatically shut down.
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accordingly. Press SETUP on your remote control to access the
will automatically send unscrambled signal to the TV. If you
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allows you to connect a video
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tuner).
Even when the DVD recorder is in STAND-BY status, the AV signal from the external AV signal
source can be normally played on the TV set via the SCART IN and SCART OUT connectors on
the DVD recorder.
1.
2.
External AV signal source (e.g. DVD player, VCR, CANAL+ decoder, etc.)
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Connecting Input AV or DV signal
Via the front panel
Flip down the door as indicated by the
OPEN label.
Select the correct AV signal input by pressing the SOURCE button on your remote control. If
the signal source is connected via the S-VIDEO jack, press SOURCE to select FRONT S-VIDEO
INPUT. If the signal source is connected via the DV jack, press SOURCE to select DV INPUT.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use S-Video jack or composite video jack
Audio input jack
iEEE 1394 jack
External AV Signal
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Via the rear panel
1.
2.
3.
Signal output
Audio cable
Video cable
VI. Using your Easy DVD Recorder
Playing Discs
DVD
1. Make sure all connections are correct, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or remote control to power on your
Recorder
3. Insert a DVD disc when LOAD displays.
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4. Use the arrow keys to select the desired title.
5. Press OK or PLAY/PAUSE. The selected title will start playing.
6. Press DISPLAY during playback to display playback information.
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T01/05 C01/24 AU01/02 00 02 35
Current Title/
Total Titles
Current Chapter/
Total Chapters
Current Audio
Elapsed Time
Language/Total Audio
Languages
7. Press DISPLAY again, the playback control menu shows as below. Press DISPLAY to shut
down the menu.
8. To remove the disc, press the EJECT button on the front panel.
When using a DVD+RW or DVD+R, browse the DVD Index
Screen and use the ARROW keys to select the desired title.
1. TITLE Name of the recording (the default name
is "TITLE").
01/01/2000 Recording date.
12:00:44 Recording time.
HQ 00:00:31 Quality setting and length of the
recording.
JPG/ MP3 files
If a disc contains both JPEG and MP3 files, you can play pictures and music simultaneously.
1. Use the arrow and OK buttons to select the MP3 and JPEG folders and files for playback.
2. Press STOP to stop playback.
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DivX files
If a disc contains DivX files, a playlist window will automatically display when the disc is
loaded.
1. Use the arrow buttons to select your file and press OK to play it.
2. Use the CLEAR and UP/DOWN buttons to create a playlist in the right panel and play files
in your desired sequence.
3. Press DISPLAY to view/hide the playlist window during playback.
DivX Registration
To rent or purchase videos using Divx® technology, you need to register your
Recorder.
1. Press SETUP and find a 16 bit Characters registration code in DivX folder of the setup menu.
2. Use this code to create a new DivX VOD account on its official web page, please check in
details at www.divx.com/vod
3. To create a new DivX VOD account, press OK to generate new registration code and repeat
the above steps.
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Controlling playback
Using menus
Press DISPLAY to show the control menu during playback and press DISPLAY again to exit.
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MODE Set the playback mode, e.g.: Repeat, Program, Random, etc.
TRICK Set the playback status, e.g.: Stop, F.F., F.R., S.F., etc.
TITLE Press OK then access the desired title and play it.
CHAPTER Enter the desired chapter number and play it.
AUDIO Select the audio language you want to use, e.g.: CHI (Chinese), ENG (English),
etc.
SUBTITLE Select the subtitle language.
ANGLE Select the camera angle (must be supported by the disc).
T-TIME Display the elapsed and remaining time.
Using the remote control
Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse
Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal playback.
Play / Pause
Slow Forward Press SLOW during playback to slow forward at three different speeds:
Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal playback. Playback may differ depending on the disc
used.
Press
or repeatedly to fast reverse or forward at 4 different
speeds.
Press
on the remote control or on the front panel to start playback
or pause.
SF1/2, SF1/4, SF 1/8 and SF1/16.
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Search Press GOTO to access the search menu (press GOTO repeatedly to
access the three modes: title, chapter or time).
Use the number buttons to select a title, and press OK to play.
Some DVD discs may not support time searching mode.
Skip
Repeat
Press
A-B Repeat
or to skip to the previous / next title or chapter.
1. Press DISPLAY twice to access the setup menu during playback.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight the MODE item, and
press OK.
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight the A-B REPEAT item,
press OK to mark the start point (A); press OK again to display the A-B
REPEAT item, and press OK for the third time to mark the end point (B).
The section between the start and end points will be played repeatedly.
4. Press DISPLAY to exit the menu.
Title/chapter/disc repeat
Repeatedly press REPEAT during playback to repeat title/chapter/disc,
and to resume normal playback.
Disc menu 1. Press MENU to show the disc menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select a title, and press OK to start playback.
Alternatively, use the number buttons to play a selected title directly.
For VCD discs, press STOP to access the upper menu (PBC ON). For VCDs 2.0 and above,
pressing the number buttons during playback will trigger no action.
Playing in
sequence
Press MENU to switch between playback control (PBC ON) and PLAY
IN SEQUENCE (PBC OFF) mode.
For SVCDs and VCDs 1.0, 1.1, the player will enter the PLAY IN SEQUENCE mode after the
disc is loaded. In this mode, you can press number buttons to select a title, including during
playback. Some discs will start to play automatically.
Viewing angle When playing a DVD, press ANGLE repeatedly to toggle between up to 9
viewing angles.
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Audio language For DVD/SVCD discs, press AUDIO repeatedly to toggle between up to
8 audio languages or sound when the disc is recorded with multilanguages.
Example: 1 / 4 ENG DOLBY
1: first audio language
4: 4 languages are available
ENG: the first audio language is ENGLISH
For Karaoke discs, press AUDIO to switch between the accompanying music and vocal.
Subtitle language For DVD/SVCD discs, press S-TITLE repeatedly to toggle between up to
32 subtitle languages when the disc is recorded with multi-subtitles.
03: third subtitle
Example: SUBTITLE: 03 / 08 CHI
08: 8 subtitles are available
CHI: the third subtitle is CHINESE
Screen display Press DISPLAY during playback, the following information shows:
Example: NORMAL PLAY T01/01 C01/10 AU01/02 00:01:41
NORMAL: DVD disc
PLAY: Playing
T01/01: Title
C01/10: Chapter
AU01/02: Audio language
00:01:41: Elapsed time
Press DISPLAY again during playback, the playback control menu
displays. Press DISPLAY to exit the control menu.
The information displayed is related to the settings and disc contents.
Program playing 1. Press DISPLAY twice to access the playback control menu.
2. Select "Program" in the "Mode" submenu, the following window
displays:
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3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title or chapter you want to
program play.
4. Press CLEAR, the title or chapter name will be added into the right
panel. Use this method to add all your favourite titles or chapters.
5. Press the RIGHT arrow button to move the cursor into the right panel,
and press CLEAR to remove a title or chapter from the list.
6. Press OK to start program playback.
To exit, press STOP, or press OK to access the control menu and select
the NORMAL status.
Parental lock
Parental lock is a password protecting system. It enables you to prevent this equipment from
playing some discs according to their rating.
1. Press STOP twice during playback.
2. Press SETUP to access the system setup menu.
3. Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight an item and press OK to confirm the
selection. Proceed likewise to set the parental control.
5. Use the number buttons to enter your password (the default password is 3308) and press OK
to confirm.
6. Press OK again to display the level list, and use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight
the level you want to set. Press OK to confirm.
7. Press SETUP to exit.
Changing password
1. Repeat step 1 to step 5 as described above.
2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select 'NEW' and press OK.
3. Enter new password in the first box; and enter it again in the confirming box.
4. Press OK to save the new password and press SETUP to exit the menu.
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System menu
MAIN SCREEN
GENERAL
OSD language
SCART output
Video output format
Progressive/Interlace
Restore factory settings
PLAYBACK
Menu language
Subtitle language
Audio language
TV aspect ratio
Parental control
Digital audio output
RECORD
Auto chapter marker
Default source
Default quality
Î
Î
Î
GENERAL
Î
CANAL+ Analog
Decoder
PLAYBACK
RECORD
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
English / French / Spanish / German /
Dutch …
ON / OFF
YUV / RGB
NTSC / PAL
Progressive/Interlace
French / Hindi / Hungarian …
French / Hindi / Hungarian …
French / Hindi / Hungarian …
16:9 / Pan Scan / Letter box
OFF / 1: Kid Safe…
RAW/LPCM
ON / OFF
Tuner / Front CVBS / Front S-VIDEO / DV
/ SCART
HQ / SP / EP / SLP
OK
CHANNEL
SCAN
Country
Scan channels
Sort channel order
CLOCK
Date (mm/dd/yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Î
Î
CHANNEL SCAN
Î
Î
Modify channel
information
CLOCK
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See next page
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1. Press SETUP when
the playback is stopped
to show the system
menu.
2. Use the arrow
buttons to select an
item, press OK to
confirm.
3. Press SETUP again
to exit the menu.
TV channel setting
To record TV programs, you must make sure that you have performed TV channel scanning:
1. Press SETUP to access the system menu when the playback is stopped.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to highlight "Scan channels" and press OK. Proceed
likewise to highlight "Modify channel information".
and press OK.
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Name
Use the arrow buttons to select and edit channel name.
Scan mode Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select a scan mode (Frequency, Channel,
S-Channel).
Frequency Frequency of current channel. This item may be displayed as Channel or S-
Channel due to the setting of the second item. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow
buttons to search the next channel downward/ upward in Frequency
(Channel/S-Channel) sequence.
Sound mode Select TV system of the current channel.
NICAM Turn on/off the NICAM option.
Audio Change audio option. There are two options: DUAL A and DUAL B.
Skip Decide whether to skip this channel when using CH +/- buttons to navigate
between channels.
Fine tune Fine tune current channel.
OK Confirm current channel's settings and save.
Cancel Discard current settings and exit the menu.
1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select "Sort channel order", and press OK.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the channel you want to sort, and press OK or
the RIGHT button to confirm.
3. The selected channel will be moved to the right panel temporarily.
4. Press the UP/DOWN arrow button, the selected channel moves along with the cursor.
Move the cursor to your desired position, and press the LEFT button to insert it into the left
list.
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Easy DVD Recorder User's Guide
Recording
Should you wish to play a DVD+R created with your Easy DVD Recorder on another player,
please make sure it has been finalized. Likewise, you must use the "make compatible" option if
you want to play a DVD+RW disc on another player. You can access these functions from the
DVD+R and DVD+RW Edit menus by pressing the disk-op button on your remote control.
CAUTION: Finalizing a disc consists in closing the recording session and to prevent further
recordings.
When recording is stopped, press SOURCE to return to playback mode.
Basic recording
1. Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R.
3. Press SOURCE to select signal source for recording.
4. Press DISPLAY to display the current status. Press DISPLAY again to access the recording
control menu.
New title Newly recorded content will be saved as a new title.
Append title Newly recorded content will be appended to the last title on the disc.
Overwrite
title
The current title will be overwritten by newly recorded content.
Overwrite
disc
The whole disc will be overwritten by newly recorded content.
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