Philips DVDR3345 User Manual
User Manual 4
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3345
LASER
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DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
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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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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
For Customer Use:
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. _______________
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This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by US patents. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
Index
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Special Features
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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.
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Title
Chapter
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
chapter markers
Record
Mode
Picture Quality
Maximum Recording
Time per Disc
1 Hour Mode
2 Hour Mode
4 Hour Mode
6 Hour Mode
HQ(High quality)
SP(DVD quality-Standard Play)
EP(VHS quality-Extended Play)
SLP(VHS quality-Super Long Play)
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
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 t 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.
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 “nalizing” 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 nalizing 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.
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Contents
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Index ................................................ 3
Main Unit ....................................... 17
Jacks behind the ap ....................................17
Special Features .............................4
Remote control ............................ 18
Frequently Asked Questions ........ 5
Display window ............................. 21
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 cables 10
Step 2: Connecting the video cable .....
Option 1: Using Video(CVBS) jack ........ 11
Option 2: Using S -Video jack .................. 11
Option 3 : Using Component Video
jack ..................................................................11
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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
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
Modif ying 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 Qualit y .........................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
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
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
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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
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
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
Specications ................................54
Troubleshooting .................... 55~56
Glossary .........................................57
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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/shufe
functions .........................................................45
Programming disc tracks ............................46
Changing the audio soundtrack language 46
Changing subtitle language ........................47
Switching camera angles .............................47
Time search ...................................................47
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Care and Safety Information
10cm (4.5")
10cm (4.5")
5cm (2.3")
5cm (2.3")
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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
qualied personnel.
Setup
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, 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 amplier).
– 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.
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 bre
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.
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 lled objects,
lighted candles).
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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
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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 nalized 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 identication and
supply ratings.
Accessories supplied
– Remote control and batteries
– Audio/Video (AV) cables
– RF coaxial cable
– Quick Start Guide
– User Manual
Region codes
DVD lms are usually not released at the
same time in all regions of the world,
thus all DVD players are keyed to a
specic 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
China, Calcos Islands,
Walls and Futuna
Islands
DVD that can
be played
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Copyright notice
The making of unauthorised copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programmes, les, 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
AC IN ~
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
ANT OUT
RF OUT
ANT IN
RF IN
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VCR/Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
A
B
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.
Antenna/
cable TV signal
A Connect 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.
B Use 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).
l 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.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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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)
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.
B If your TV accepts Progressive Scan signal,
see page 49 for detailed Progressive Scan
set up.
l 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)
l 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.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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 rst, before enabling the
progressive scan feature.
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Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
DIGITAL IN
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Option 2
Option 1
AV amplier/
receiver
Step 3: Connecting the
audio cables
This connection enables you to listen to
the sound.
Option 2: Using a Coaxial cable
You can connect the DVD recorder to
an AV amplier/receiver in order to
enjoy multichannel surround sound.
l Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the COAXIAL socket on the
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.
l 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.
DVD recorder to the digital input on the
AV amplier/ 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.
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Antenna/
RF
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
cable TV signals
Optional Connections
Back of a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
B
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A
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.
C
Option 2
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has video/audio output jacks,
A Keep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
B Use 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.
C Use 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)
VIDEO
IN
•• •
••
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
SPLITTER
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
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Antenna/
cable TV signals
A
B
Back of a VCR
(Example only)
C
D
Connecting to a VCR or
other similar device
C Use 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.
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.
A Connect 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.
B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on
the DVD recorder to the antenna input
jack on the TV.
D Use 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.
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AC IN ~
VIDEO
IN
•• •
• •
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
SPLITTER
RF
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
Antenna/cable
TV signals
A
Optional Connections (continued)
Back of a VCR
(Example only)
B
D
C
Back of a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
E
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D Use the audio/video cables to connect
Connecting to a VCR and
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
the VIDEO/AUDIO IN-EXT on the
DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/
AUDIO output jacks on the VCR.
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
E Use 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.
the DVD recorder to the antenna input
jack 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)
DV OUT
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A
OR
Connecting a camcorder to
the front jacks
You can use the front jacks to copy
camcorder recordings. These jacks are
located behind the ap on the right hand
side; it provides convenient connections
for a camcorder.
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.
l 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.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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).
A Connect 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.
B Use 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
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.
B
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REC
Main Unit
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a STANDBY-ON 2
– Turns on or off the DVD recorder.
b Disc tray
c OPEN CLOSE ç
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
d n STOP
– Stop playback/recording.
e ÉPLAY/ ÅPAUSE
– Play a disc.
– Pauses the playback or recording.
f SOURCE
– Selects the recorder’s input source.
g RECORD l
– 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.
h System display panel
– Show information about the current
status of the DVD recorder.
Jacks behind the ap
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.
k L/R AUDIO
– Audio input for camcorders or video
recorders.
l DV 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.
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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.
e REC
– Starts recording the current TV channel
f
– Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track.
g TOP MENU (For DVD±R/±RW only)
– Enters the disc editing menu.
h AUDIO
– Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or
i SUBTITLE
– Selects a DVD subtitle language.
j REC MODE
– Toggles between recording modes :
This determines the quality of the
l
or the current video input source.
an audio channel.
1, 2, 4 and 6 hour mode.
recording and the amount/length of time
you can record on a DVD±R/±RW.
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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/conrms an entry.
– Conrms a selection.
o PLAY
– Plays a disc.
p STOP
– Stops playback/recording.
– Access VCD disc menu when PBC is
q
– Pauses the playback or recording.
– Press repeatedly to advance a paused
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/le in
– Clears a timer entry.
É
n
turned on (For VCD 2.0/SVCD only).
Å
picture one frame at a time.
the program menu.
Remote Control (continued)
English
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Remote Control (continued)
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31
33
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32
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English
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.
27 SLOW
– Slow forward, there are four modes: 1/2,
1/4, 1/8,1/16.
28 ANGLE
– Change camera angle (must be supported
by the disc).
29 REPEAT
– Set repeat functions.
30 REPEAT AB
– Repeat specied program segment.
31 P.SCAN
– Switch the scanning mode of video
output (Progressive/Interlace).
32 CH+/-
– Select TV channel or external signal
source.
33 SHUFFLE
– Play program in random sequence.
34 VOL+/-
– Adjust the audio output volume.
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Display window
Display window
English
TIPS: DTS discs are supported via passthrough mode through Digital Coaxial connection only.
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Getting Started
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1
3
2
English
Step 1 : Inserting Batteries
A Open the battery compartment.
B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
C Close 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
Step 2 : Finding your viewing
channel
A Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD
recorder to turn it on.
B Turn 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 rst 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.
A Aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
B Press the REC SOURCE button on the
remote control to select the mode you
wish to control (for example FrontCVBS).
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Getting Started (continued)
SYSTEM
MENU
OK
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.
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.
A Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote
control.
The system menu appears on the TV.
B Use keys to highlight
{ System Menu - Channel Setup }
and press OK.
C Use 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.
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Getting Started (continued)
OK
CANCEL
English
Modifying Channel Information
You can set a TV channel to your
preference and improve the reception
and the sound quality of the TV channel.
A Press SYSTEM-MENU.
The system menu appears.
B Use keys to highlight { System
Menu - Channel Setup } and press
OK.
C Use keys to highlight { Modify
Channel Information } and press OK.
The channel menu appears.
D Use 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 elds, then press OK to
conrm.
{ 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 conrm.
{ Frequency }
Shows the frequency of the current TV
channel.
– If required, use keys to start the
automatic frequency search and press
OK to conrm.
TIPS: Press to go back to previous menu item.
Press
SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.
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{ 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 conrm.
(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 conrm.
{ Fine Tune }
Select this to ne-tune the TV channel
manually if the reception is poor.
– Use keys to adjust the frequency.
E Once complete, select
in the
menu and press OK to conrm and exit
to the previous menu page.
If you do not wish to save any
changes, select
TIPS: By default, PAL D/K is TV System for most parts of China.
Change to PAL I if you are sure your area support PAL I.
and press OK.
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.
A Press SYSTEM-MENU.
The system menu appears.
B Use keys to highlight
{ System Menu - Channel SEARCH }
and press OK.
C Use keys to highlight
{ Sort Channels } and press OK.
The list of TV channel programs
appears.
D Use keys to highlight the channel
you want to change and press OK or ..
The selected channel will move to the
right side of the screen.
E Use keys to shift the TV channel to
the desired position and press OK or .
The selected channel will be inserted
before the current position.
F Repeat steps D~E until you have sorted
all the TV channels you want.
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.
A Press SYSTEM-MENU.
The system menu appears.
B Use keys to select
{ System Menu - Clock } and press
OK to conrm.
C Press OK to set { Date (dd/mm/yy) }.
D Use keys to change number and use
keys to select different entry elds,
then press OK to conrm.
l Alternatively, you can key in the numbers
using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the
remote control.
E Press OK to conrm.
F Move to { Time (hh:mm:ss) } and
repeat step D~E.
English
TIPS: Press to go back to previous menu item.
Press
SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.
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Recording
English
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
nalized. 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 nalized (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, lms, 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.
A Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote
control.
The system menu appears on the TV.
B Use keys to select
{ System Menu - Record } and press
OK to conrm.
C Use keys to select the setting you
wish to change and press OK to conrm.
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.
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Recording (continued)
English
Auto Chapter Markers
You can insert chapter markers within a
title during recording. This lets you
access specic points on the recorded
disc as you would choose a chapter on
other DVDs.
A Use keys to select { Auto Chapter
Marker } and press OK to access its
options.
B Use 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 conrm.
Default Quality
The recording mode denes 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.
A Use keys to select { Default
Recording Quality } and press OK to
access its options.
B Use keys to select one of the
following recording mode.
Record
Mode
Picture Quality
Maximum Recording
Time per Disc
1 Hour Mode
2 Hour Mode
4 Hour Mode
6 Hour Mode
HQ(High quality)
SP(DVD quality-Standard Play)
EP(VHS quality-Extended Play)
SLP(VHS quality-Super Long Play)
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
C Press OK to conrm.
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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.
Recording (continued)
REC
SOURCE
STOP
REC
English
Manual recording
Use this feature to start recording
immediately (e.g., to record a TV show
already in progress).
{ 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.
D Press REC l to start recording.
The recording will start automatically
after the last recording on the
DVD±R/±RW.
E To stop the recording, press STOP n.
A Turn on the TV power. Select the
correct Video In channel at the TV.
B Insert a DVD±R/±RW into the DVD
recorder.
C Press REC SOURCE on the remote
Pausing a recording
A During a recording, press Å.
You can use this function to avoid
recording commercials.
B To resume recording, press REC l.
control to select { Tuner }, then use
CH+ and CH- keys to select the TV
channel you wish to record.
l 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.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufcient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording.
You have to nalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.
One Touch Recording automatic turn-off
A Follow the steps A~C of “Manual
Recording” on page 28.
B Press REC l twice to start a 30 minutes
recording. Each time you press REC l
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.
l Press STOP n if you wish to stop the
recording.
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Recording (continued)
TIMER
OK
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 specied 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)
A Turn on the TV power. Select the
correct Video In channel at the TV.
B Press TIMER on the remote control.
The timer schedule list appears.
C Press OK on the remote control.
The timer editor menu appears.
D Use keys to select an entry in the
menu and press OK to enter its options.
English
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufcient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording.
You have to nalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.
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Recording (continued)
OK
CANCEL
English
{ 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 }
– 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
The system will store the timer entry
in the menu and press OK.
and return to the timer schedule list.
l To cancel the above timer setting, select
in the menu and press OK.
F Press TIMER to exit the menu.
G Insert a DVD±R/±RW into the DVD
recorder.
H Press 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.
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.
A Select the channel you want to record at
the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.
B Program 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 conrm.
C Leave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box on
for the recording.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufcient space available on the DVD±R/±RW before recording.
You have to nalize the DVD±R, before it can be played on other players, see page 35.
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