Philips DVDR3345 User Manual

User Manual 4

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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.

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

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

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

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

Specications ................................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/shufe

functions .........................................................45

Programming disc tracks ............................46

Changing the audio soundtrack language 46

Changing subtitle language ........................47

Switching camera angles .............................47

Time search ...................................................47

Care and Safety Information

10cm (4.5")

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 qualied 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 amplier). – 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).

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 identication 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 specic 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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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.

Basic Connections - DVD recorder

AC IN ~

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

ANT OUT

RF OUT

ANT IN

RF IN

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VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

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.

Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

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)

AUse 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.

Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL IN

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Option 2

Option 1

AV amplier/ 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 amplier/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 amplier/ 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.

Antenna/

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R L

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

cable TV signals

Optional Connections

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

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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,

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.

Optional Connections (continued)

VIDEO

•• •

••

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

SPLITTER

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

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Antenna/ cable TV signals

Back of a VCR (Example only)

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.

AC IN ~

VIDEO

•• •

• •

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

SPLITTER

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R L

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Antenna/cable

TV signals

Optional Connections (continued)

Back of a VCR (Example only)

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

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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.

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.

Optional Connections (continued)

DV OUT

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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.

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.

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



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.

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/conrms an entry. – Conrms 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.

turned on (For VCD 2.0/SVCD only).

picture one frame at a time.

the program menu.

Remote Control (continued)

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Remote Control (continued)

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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 specied 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.

Display window

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

Getting Started

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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).

Getting Started (continued)

SYSTEM

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.

Getting Started (continued)

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 conrm.

{ 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 conrm.

{ Frequency } Shows the frequency of the current TV channel. – If required, use   keys to start the automatic frequency search and press OK to conrm.

TIPS: Press  to go back to previous menu item. Press

SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

{ 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 conrm. (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 conrm.

{ 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 conrm 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 conrm.

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 conrm.

l Alternatively, you can key in the numbers

using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control.

E Press OK to conrm.

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.

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 conrm.

C Use  keys to select the setting you

wish to change and press OK to conrm.

 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)

English

Auto Chapter Markers

You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specic 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 conrm.

Default Quality

The recording mode denes 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 conrm.

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 sufcient 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.

Recording (continued)

TIMER

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 specied 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 sufcient 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.

Recording (continued)

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 conrm.

C Leave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box on

for the recording.

TIPS: Ensure that there is sufcient 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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