Philips DVDR User Manual

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LASER

Type	Semiconductor laser
	InGaAlP (DVD)
	AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length	658 nm (DVD)
	790 nm (CD)
Output Power	30 mW(DVD±RW write)
	1.0 mW (DVD read)
	1.0 mW (CD read)
Beam divergence	84 degrees (DVD)
	61 degrees (CD)

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Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVD RECORDER DVDR 3345 Serial No. _______________

Index

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Special Features

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This connection is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’ This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders.

Audio and video signals are transmitted using a cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of disc should I use for recording?

You can only record on a DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and

DVD-ROM drives in computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc?

4.7GB, or equivalent to 6CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality (VHS standard).

The recording mode indicates the number of hours that will fit on a single disc.

What is the difference between DVD±R and DVD±RW?

DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is “erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW allows you to record over the same disc repeatedly.

What is DV?

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

–This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

–You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at one time to this recorder.

–You cannot control this recorder from the external equipment connected via the

DV IN jack.

Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an external player?

Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not copy protected.

What are Titles and Chapters?

A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual

scenes from the movies.

Title

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

chapter markers

Programs are recorded as a single title; it may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.

How do I set up Titles and Chapters?

The DVD recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them

automatically inserted at 5-minute intervals.

What does “finalizing” a disc do?

Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded and is only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To close a disc without finalizing it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is room for more

recordings.

How good is the quality of the recording?

There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “1 hour mode” (High Quality) to “6 hours mode” (VHS quality). Press REC MODE button on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.

Maximum Recording	Picture Quality	Record
Time per Disc	Picture Quality	Mode
Time per Disc		Mode

1 hour	HQ(High quality)	1 Hour Mode
2 hours	SP(DVD quality-Standard Play)	2 Hour Mode

4 hours	EP(VHS quality-Extended Play)	4 Hour Mode
6 hours	SLP(VHS quality-Super Long Play)	6 Hour Mode

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Contents

Index.................................................	3
Special Features..............................	4
Frequently Asked Questions.........	5
Care and Safety Information
Setup...............................................................	8
Cleaning discs...............................................	8
About recycling............................................	8
General Information
Introduction..................................................	9
Accessories supplied..................................	9
Region codes................................................	9
Copyright notice..........................................	9
Basic Connections - DVD recorder
Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables10
Step 2: Connecting the video cable......	11
Option 1: Using Video(CVBS) jack .........	11
Option 2: Using S-Video jack ...................	11
Option 3 : Using Component Video
jack ..................................................................	11
Step 3: Connecting the audio cables....	12
Option 1: Using Audio jacks......................	12
Option 2: Using Coaxial jack....................	12
Optional Connections
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver.......................................	13
Connecting to a VCR or other
similar device..............................................	14
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver.......................................	15
Connecting a camcorder to the
front jacks....................................................	16
Option 1: Using DV IN jack.......................	16
Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or
VIDEO In jack................................................	16

Main Unit.......................................	17
Jacks behind the flap....................................	17
Remote control.............................	18
Display window..............................	21
Getting Started
Step 1 : Inserting Batteries....................	22
Using the remote control to operate
the system......................................................	22
Step 2 : Finding your viewing channel 22
Step 3 : TV channel programming.......	23
Automatic TV channel search...................	23
Modifying Channel Information................	24
Sorting the TV channels.............................	25
Step 4 : Setting the time & date......	25
Recording
Discs for recording..................................	26
Recording settings ..................................	26
Auto Chapter Markers...............................	27
Default Source...............................................	27
Default Recording Quality.........................	27
Manual recording.................................	28
One Touch Recording - automatic
turn-off........................................................	28
About timer recording............................	29
Timer recording (manually)...................	29

Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver..30

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording.31
Watching another TV channel
during recording........................................	31
Editing/Finalizing Recording
About Disc editing...................................	32
Accessing disc editing menu..................	32
Rename disc.........................................................	33
Erase disc (DVD±RW only).......................	33
Record new title...........................................	33
Overwrite disc (DVD±RW only).............	33
Make compatible (DVD±RW only).........	34
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RW only).........	34

Contents

Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on
other DVD players...................................	34
About title editing....................................	35
Accessing title editing menu..................	35
Editing video...................................................	35
Rename title...................................................	36
Erase title........................................................	36
Overwrite title (DVD±RW only)............	36
Overwrite from the selected title...........	36
Append recording .......................................	36
About video editing............................	37
Accessing video editing menu...............	37
Selecting a title..............................................	38
Selecting a chapter.......................................	38
Creating chapter marker............................	38
Hiding an unwanted chapter......................	39
Changing Index Picture...............................	39
Splitting a title (DVD±RW only)..............	39

Playback

DVD System Menu Options
Accessing System Menu - General .....	48
Screen Saver...................................................	48
Progressive/ Interlace..................................	49
Video Output Format.................................	49
Restore Factory settings............................	49
Accessing System Menu -Playback.. 50
TV Aspect Ratio...........................................	50
Parental rating level.....................................	51
Setting or changing the password............	52
Digital Audio Output...................................	52
Accessing System Menu - Record........	53
Accessing System Menu - Channel
Setup............................................................	53
Accessing System Menu - Clock...........	53
Date and Time...............................................	53
Specifications................................	54

Playable discs.............................................	40
Inserting a disc..........................................	40
Starting disc playback...............................	41
Playing a DVD video disc............................	41
Playing a (Super) Video CD.......................	41
Playing an audio CD.....................................	41
Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc......................	41
Playing an MP3 disc......................................	42
Playing a picture disc (or musical
slide show)......................................................	42
Additional Playback Features
Changing to another title/chapter/
track.............................................................	44
Pausing playback and step play ............	44
Searching forward/backward................	44
Zooming in.................................................	44
Using TITLE options................................	45
Selecting various repeat/shuffle
functions..........................................................	45
Programming disc tracks............................	46
Changing the audio soundtrack language46
Changing subtitle language.........................	47
Switching camera angles.............................	47
Time search....................................................	47

Troubleshooting.....................	55~56
Glossary.........................................	57

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Care and Safety Information

CAUTION!

High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

Setup

Finding a suitable location

–Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.

–Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier).

–Do not put anything under the set (e.g., CDs, magazines).

–Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

Space for ventilation

– Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4.5”) clearance from the rear and the top of the set and 5cm (2.3”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm (2.3")

10cm (4.5")

5cm (2.3")

Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust

–Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

–Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.

To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line.

CAUTION!

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analog discs. Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDs intended for DVD or CD players may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD.

About recycling

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. This electronic equipment contains a

large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling center. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

General Information

Introduction

Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on most of the DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players.

Please take time to read this user manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.

Helpful Hints:

–If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’.

–If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are given in the guarantee booklet.

–Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

–Remote control and batteries

–Audio/Video (AV) cables

–RF coaxial cable

–Quick Start Guide

–User Manual

Region codes

DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code.

The regional code is shown at the back panel of this device. If the DVD is marked with a different region code, it cannot be played on this device.

Region	DVD that can
	be played
China, Calcos Islands,	ALL	6
Walls and Futuna
Islands

The making of unauthorised copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

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Basic Connections - DVD recorder

VCR/Cable Box/	ANT OUT	ANT IN
Satellite Receiver	RF OUT	RF IN
Satellite Receiver
A		Antenna/
A		cable TV signal
AC IN ~

Step 1: Connecting the

antenna cables

These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the DVD recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programs.

•If you want to connect to a VCR and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see page 13~15 for the complete connection to your TV.

AConnect existing Antenna/Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD recorder.

BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN).

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)

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Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Step 2: Connecting the

video cable

This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.

Option 1: Using Video(CVBS) jack (good picture quality)

•Use the supplied audio/video cables (yellow plug) to connect VIDEO (CVBS)-OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In or Composite) on the TV.

Option 2: Using S-Video jack (excellent picture quality)

•Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect S-VIDEO jack on the DVD recorder to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

Option 3 : Using Component Video jack (best picture quality)

AUse the component video cables (red/ blue/green - not supplied) to connect the Y Pb Pr -OUT jacks on the DVD recorder to the corresponding component video input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV(Y/Pb/Pr)) on the TV.

BIf your TV accepts Progressive Scan signal, see page 49 for detailed Progressive Scan set up.

IMPORTANT!

The progressive scan video quality is only available through Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive TV is required. It is strongly advised to complete the DVD recorder installation first, before enabling the progressive scan feature.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)

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		Option 2
	Option 1	DIGITAL IN
		DIGITAL IN
TV		AV amplifier/
		receiver

Step 3: Connecting the

audio cables

This connection enables you to listen to the sound.

Option 1: Using an Audio cable

You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

•Use the supplied audio cable (red/white ends) to connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks to one of the following devices with the same input jacks.

–a stereo system (for example, TV or mini system).

–a receiver with two channel analog stereo.

Option 2: Using a Coaxial cable

You can connect the DVD recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound.

•Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the COAXIAL socket on the DVD recorder to the digital input on the AV amplifier/ receiver with a digital multichannel sound decoder.

Before you start operating, set the Digital Audio Output accordingly (see page 55). If the Digital Output setting does not match your stereo’s capabilities, the stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

Helpful Hint:

– Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT) jacks on this DVD recorder as this may cause unwanted noise.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Optional Connections

IN	OUT	Back of a Cable Box or
RF	VIDEO R AUDIOL S-VIDEO	Satellite Receiver
		Satellite Receiver
Antenna/		(Example only)
cable TV signals	B
	B

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Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Option 1

If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV),

refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 10 for the complete connection to your TV.

Option 2

If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has video/audio output jacks,

AKeep the existing antenna connection from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your TV.

BUse the audio/video cables to connect the VIDEO/AUDIO IN-EXT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/ AUDIO output jacks on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

CUse the audio/video cables to connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

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Optional Connections (continued)

	SPLITTER		Back of a VCR
Antenna/			(Example only)
Antenna/	A
cable TV signals	A
cable TV signals	VHF/UHF	• • •	• •
	RF IN	• • •	• •
		VIDEO	VIDEO
		OUT	IN
		AUDIO	AUDIO
		L	L
	VHF/UHF	AUDIO	AUDIO
	RF OUT	R	R

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off.

AConnect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the VCR, then connect the antenna output(RF out) jack on the VCR to the ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD recorder.

BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna input jack on the TV.

CUse the audio/video cables to connect the VIDEO/AUDIO IN-EXT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/ AUDIO output jacks on the VCR.

DUse the audio/video cables to connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

Helpful Hints:

–You may use the S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack instead of VIDEO (CVBS) jack if the connected device has the same S-VIDEO input/output jack. This video connection provides better picture quality.

–Most commercial video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded.

–Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device in between, the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Optional Connections (continued)

SPLITTER
Antenna/cable	A
TV signals	VHF/UHF
TV signals	RF IN
	B
	VHF/UHF
	RF OUT

• • •	• •
VIDEO	VIDEO
	IN
	AUDIO
	L
AUDIO	AUDIO
R	R

IN	OUT
RF	VIDEO R AUDIOL S-VIDEO

Back of a VCR (Example only)

Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only)

AC IN ~

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Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

A Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the VCR.

B Connect the antenna output (RF OUT) jack on the VCR to the input(RF in) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.Then connect the RF out on the Cable Box/ Satellite receiver to the ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD recorder.

C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna input jack on the TV .

DUse the audio/video cables to connect the VIDEO/AUDIO IN-EXT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/ AUDIO output jacks on the VCR.

EUse the audio/video cables to connect the

VIDEO/AUDIO OUT on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

Helpful Hints:

– You may use the S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack instead of VIDEO (CVBS) jack if the connected device has the same S-VIDEO input/output jack. This video connection provides better picture quality.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

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Optional Connections (continued)

DV OUT

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side; it provides convenient connections for a camcorder.

Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In jack

Use S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides better picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS).

Option 1: Using DV IN jack

Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality.

•Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) to connect DV IN jack on the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV OUT jack on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press REC SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 26~28.

Helpful Hints:

–The DV IN jack does not support a connection to a Personal Computer.

–It is not possible to record from the DVD recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN jack on your DVD recorder.

AConnect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO jack at the front panel of the DVD recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output jack on the camcorder.

BUse an audio cable (red/white ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R jacks at the front panel of the DVD recorder to the audio output jacks on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press REC SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘Front S-VIDEO’ or ‘Front CVBS’ as the input channel, depending on your connections.

For recording, see pages 26~28.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Main Unit

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ASTANDBY-ON 2

–Turns on or off the DVD recorder.

BDisc tray

COPEN CLOSE ç

–Opens/closes the disc tray.

Dn STOP

–Stop playback/recording.

EÉPLAY/ ÅPAUSE

–Play a disc.

–Pauses the playback or recording.

FSOURCE

–Selects the recorder’s input source.

GRECORD •

–Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source.

–Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30 minutes interval.

HSystem display panel

–Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder.

Jacks behind the flap

Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN  label at the right hand corner.

I S-VIDEO

–S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders.

Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select ‘Front S-Video’ in order to view the input source.

J VIDEO

–Video input for camcorders or video recorders.

Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select ‘Front CVBS’ in order to view the input source.

KL/R AUDIO

–Audio input for camcorders or video recorders.

LDV IN

–Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select ‘DV’ in order to view the input source.

Remote Control

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A STANDBY-ON 2

–Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode.

B TIMER

– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.

C SYSTEM-MENU

– Enters/exits the system menu.

D  :Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right.

 : Cursor buttons for moving up/ down.

EREC •

–Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source.

– Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track.

GTOP MENU (For DVD±R/±RW only)

– Enters the disc editing menu.

HAUDIO

–Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or an audio channel.

I SUBTITLE

–Selects a DVD subtitle language.

J REC MODE

–Toggles between recording modes : 1, 2, 4 and 6 hour mode.

This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/length of time you can record on a DVD±R/±RW.

Remote Control (continued)

K Numeric keypad

–Selects a chapter/track number to play.

–Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel.

L REC SOURCE

– Selects the recorder’s input source.

M DISC-MENU

– Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW.

– Switch PBC on or off.

N OK

– Stores/confirms an entry.

– Confirms a selection.

O PLAYÉ

– Plays a disc.

P STOP n

– Stops playback/recording.

– Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on (For VCD 2.0/SVCD only).

Q Å

–Pauses the playback or recording.

–Press repeatedly to advance a paused

picture one frame at a time.

R EDIT (For DVD±R/±RW only)

– Enters/exits the video editing menu.

S ZOOM

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.

T TITLE MENU

– Enters/exits the TITLE menu.

U ADD/CLEAR

–Selects/Removes a track/chapter/file in the program menu.

–Clears a timer entry.

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Remote Control (continued)

V OPEN

– Open/close the disc tray.

W DISPLAY

– Show and adjust the playback status.

X GO TO

– Go to desired title/chapter/time and play.

Y REW

–Fast reverse, there are four modes: 2X, 4X, 16X, 32X.

Z F.FWD

–Fast forward, there are four modes: 2X, 4X, 16X, 32X.

27SLOW

–Slow forward, there are four modes: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,1/16.

28ANGLE

–Change camera angle (must be supported by the disc).

29REPEAT

–Set repeat functions.

30REPEAT AB

–Repeat specified program segment.

31P.SCAN

–Switch the scanning mode of video output (Progressive/Interlace).

32CH+/-

–Select TV channel or external signal source.

33SHUFFLE

–Play program in random sequence.

34VOL+/-

–Adjust the audio output volume.

22 23

24
25	26
	27

28
29	30
31	32
33	34

Display window

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TIPS: DTS discs are supported via passthrough mode through Digital Coaxial connection only.

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Inserting Batteries

AOpen the battery compartment.

BInsert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

CClose the cover.

CAUTION!

–Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.

–Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.

–Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

Using the remote control to operate the system

AAim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.

BPress the REC SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode you wish to control (for example FrontCVBS).

Step 2 : Finding your viewing channel

APress STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD recorder to turn it on.

BTurn on the TV and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen.

 Usually this channel is between the

lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your TV’s manual for more details.

Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

Or, the TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different

video modes.

IMPORTANT!

When you complete the connections and turn on the DVD recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings.

Please see the following pages on using the System Menu features to program TV channels and menu language settings. This will improve the performance of this DVD recorder considerably.

Getting Started (continued)

Step 3 : TV channel programming

Before the DVD recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV

channels and store them in the recorder.

Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and switched them on.

Tuner settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray.

SYSTEM

Automatic TV channel search

This will automatically scan all the receivable TV channels and the cable programs from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and store these channels on the DVD recorder.

APress SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

 The system menu appears on the TV.

BUse  keys to highlight

{ System Menu - Channel Setup } and press OK.

CUse  keys to highlight { Channels Search } and press OK.

 The automatic TV channel search starts.

This process may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found appears on the TV.

English

TIPS: Press  to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

English

Getting Started (continued)

Modifying Channel Information

You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel.

APress SYSTEM-MENU.

The system menu appears.

BUse  keys to highlight { System Menu - Channel Setup } and press OK.

CUse  keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information } and press OK.

The channel menu appears.

DUse  keys to select one of the options and press OK.

{ Name }

You can use the numeric keypad 0-9 to select the channel preset number which you wish to change.

– Use  keys to change alphabet/ number and use   keys to select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.

{ Scan Mode }

Select TV channel search mode based on channel allocation or frequency.

– Use  keys to select { Channel },

{S-Channel } (Special Channel) or

{Frequency }, then press OK to confirm.

{Frequency }

Shows the frequency of the current TV channel.

– If required, use   keys to start the automatic frequency search and press OK to confirm.

{ Sound mode }

Set the TV system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound.

– Use  keys to select a suitable sound mode, then press OK to confirm.

(See chapter “TV System Guide” at the back of this manual for more information).

{ Skip }

Select this to set the channel to be skipped.

The skipped channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control.

– Use  keys to choose { Yes } if you wish to skip this channel, then press OK to confirm.

{ Fine Tune }

Select this to fine-tune the TV channel manually if the reception is poor.

– Use   keys to adjust the frequency.

E Once complete, select OK in the menu and press OK to confirm and exit to the previous menu page.

 If you do not wish to save any changes, select CANCEL and press OK.

TIPS:	Press  to go back to previous menu item.	TIPS: By default, PAL D/K is TV System for most parts of China.
	Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.	Change to PAL I if you are sure your area support PAL I.

Getting Started (continued)

Sorting the TV channels

You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the program numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels.

APress SYSTEM-MENU.

The system menu appears.

BUse  keys to highlight

{ System Menu - Channel SEARCH } and press OK.

CUse  keys to highlight

{ Sort Channels } and press OK.

The list of TV channel programs

appears.

DUse  keys to highlight the channel you want to change and press OK or t..

The selected channel will move to the right side of the screen.

EUse  keys to shift the TV channel to the desired position and press OK or t.

The selected channel will be inserted

before the current position.

Step 4 : Setting the time & date

If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below.

APress SYSTEM-MENU.

 The system menu appears.

BUse  keys to select

{ System Menu - Clock } and press

OK to confirm.

CPress OK to set { Date (dd/mm/yy) }.

DUse  keys to change number and use tu keys to select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.

•Alternatively, you can key in the numbers using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control.

EPress OK to confirm.

FMove to { Time (hh:mm:ss) } and repeat step D~E.

FRepeat steps D~E until you have sorted all the TV channels you want.

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TIPS: Press  to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

English

Recording

Discs for recording

Several formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder:

DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable)

– Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased.

DVD±R (DVD Recordable)

–Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.

–Editing can be made on any DVD±R discs as long as they have not been finalized. It is also possible to create additional chapter markers.

–You can also delete unwanted recordings. However, the disc space occupied by the deleted recordings cannot be recovered for further recording.

–To play a DVD±R on other DVD player, it must be finalized (see page 34 “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”). After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc.

IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures

Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Recording settings

The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode. Any changes made using the remote control will only apply to the current recording settings, the default recording settings will remain for the next recording.

APress SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

The system menu appears on the TV.

BUse  keys to select

{ System Menu - Record } and press

OK to confirm.

CUse  keys to select the setting you wish to change and press OK to confirm.

Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

D To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.

TIPS: Press  to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

Recording (continued)

Auto Chapter Markers

You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs.

AUse  keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press OK to access its options.

BUse  keys to select one of the options.

{ Off }

Disable this feature.

{ On }

A chapter marker will be automatically inserted during recording. The interval

depends on the recording mode selected.

C Press OK to confirm.

Default Recording Source

You can define your preferred source of recording. The default source is selected when the DVD recorder is turned on.

To change the current recording source without changing the default setting, you can press REC SOURCE button on the remote control.

AUse  keys to select { Default Recording Source } and press OK to access its options.

BUse  keys to select one of the options.

{ Tuner }

Input source from TV programs.

{ Front CVBS }

Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ Front S-Video }

Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front

panel.

{ Rear CVBS }

Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel.

{ Rear S-Video }

Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks

on the back panel.

{ DV }

Input source from the device connected to DV IN jack at the front panel.

{ YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) }

Input source from the device connected to the YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) jacks on the back panel.

TIPS: Cannot record if YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) source is P.SCAN singnal input.

C Press OK to confirm.

Default Quality

The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc.

This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE button on the remote control.

AUse  keys to select { Default Recording Quality } and press OK to access its options.

BUse  keys to select one of the following recording mode.

Maximum Recording	Picture Quality	Record
Time per Disc	Picture Quality	Mode
Time per Disc		Mode

1 hour	HQ(High quality)	1 Hour Mode
2 hours	SP(DVD quality-Standard Play)	2 Hour Mode

4 hours	EP(VHS quality-Extended Play)	4 Hour Mode
6 hours	SLP(VHS quality-Super Long Play)	6 Hour Mode

C Press OK to confirm.

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TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

Press  to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

English

Recording (continued)

Manual recording	{ Rear CVBS }
Manual recording	Input source from the device connected to the
	VIDEO (CVBS)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks
Use this feature to start recording	on the back panel.
immediately (e.g., to record a TV show	{ Rear S-Video }
already in progress).	Input source from the device connected to the
	S-VIDEO (Y/C)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks
	on the back panel.
	{ DV }
REC	Input source from the device connected to DV
REC	IN jack at the front panel.
SOURCE	{ YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) }
	{ YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) }

STOP

REC

ATurn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV.

BInsert a DVD±R/±RW into the DVD recorder.

CPress REC SOURCE on the remote control to select { Tuner }, then use CH+ and CHkeys to select the TV channel you wish to record.

•To record from an external device, press REC SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the jack which is connected to the DVD recorder.

Select from one of the following recording sources:

{ Front CVBS }

Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front

panel.

{ Front S-Video }

Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

Input source from the device connected to the YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) jacks on the back panel.

TIPS: Cannot record if YUV(Y/Pb/Pr) source is P.SCAN singnal input.

DPress REC • to start recording.

 The recording will start automatically after the last recording on the DVD±R/±RW.

ETo stop the recording, press STOP n.

Pausing a recording

ADuring a recording, press Å.

 You can use this function to avoid

recording commercials.

B To resume recording, press REC •.

One Touch Recording - automatic turn-off

AFollow the steps A~C of “Manual Recording” on page 28.

BPress REC • twice to start a 30 minutes recording. Each time you press REC • after that, you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.

 The recorder will stop recording at the designated end time and turn off automatically.

•Press STOP n if you wish to stop the recording.

TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. You have to finalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.

Recording (continued)

About timer recording

Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specified time.

To make a timer recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:

–The date you want to make the recording.

–The recording input source.

–The start and stop time of the recording.

–The recording quality, see page 27.

Timer recording (manually)

ATurn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV.

BPress TIMER on the remote control.  The timer schedule list appears.

CPress OK on the remote control.  The timer editor menu appears.

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TIMER

DUse  keys to select an entry in the menu and press OK to enter its options.

TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. You have to finalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.

English

Recording (continued)

{Source }

–Use  keys to select the recording input source.

{ Rec Mode }

– Use  keys to select your option. See pages 26~27 on “Recording settings - Default Recording Mode”).

{ Mode }

– Use  keys to select { Once },

{Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday) recordings.

{Date }

HPress STANDBY-ON to turn off the DVD recorder.

If the DVD recorder is not in standby mode, a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts.

If you ignore the warning message, the DVD recorder will automatically switch to standby mode to prepare for timer recording at the designated time.

The ‘ TIMER ’ icon will light up on the display panel if a timer recording is set.

– Use  keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the date for recording.

{ Start }

– Use  keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the start time of recording.

{ End }

– Use  keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the end time of recording.

E Select OK in the menu and press OK.  The system will store the timer entry and return to the timer schedule list.

•To cancel the above timer setting, select CANCEL in the menu and press OK.

FPress TIMER to exit the menu.

GInsert a DVD±R/±RW into the DVD recorder.

Helpful Hint:

– Set the timer recording one minute ahead of the program’s start time. This helps to ensure the entire program is recorded as the disc requires about 30 seconds to prepare for recording.

Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box connected to this DVD recorder via the S-VIDEO (Y/C) or VIDEO (CVBS) (see page 13), follow the steps described below to program the recordings.

ASelect the channel you want to record at the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.

BProgram the recording with the required information. Follow the steps A~H of “Timer Recording (manually)” on pages 29~30.

{ Source }

– Use  keys to select { Rear S-Video } or { Rear CVBS } as the input channel and press OK to confirm.

CLeave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box on for the recording.

TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. You have to finalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.

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