Philips DVDR3455H-37B User Manual

HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder

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User Manual 6

Manuel D’utilisation 84

Manual de Instrucciones 164

DVDR3455H

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Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/welcome to ensure:

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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.__________________________ Serial No. ________________________

Know these

safetysymbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates unin-

sulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls atten-

tion to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

Plug

12 .

13 .

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 .

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service

personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

Battery usage CAUTION – To

prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

● Install all batteries correctly, + and - as

marked on the unit.

● Do not mix batteries (old and new or

carbon and alkaline, etc.).

● Remove batteries when the unit is not used

for a long time.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a car t is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

17. Do not place any sources of danger

on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled

objects, lighted candles).

English

18. This product may contain lead and mercury.

Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information,

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

EL 6475-E005: 04/01

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)

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION

L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l’irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH 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

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET

VARO !

ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE.ALA KATSO SATEESEEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.

VARNING!

OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: DVDR3455H

Trade Name: Philips

Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

A Division of Philips Electronics

North America Corp.

P. O. Box 671539

Marietta, GA 30006-0026

1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477)

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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.

Index

English ------------------------------------------6

EnglishFrançaisEspañol

U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132

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

Français --------------------------------------- 84

Español --------------------------------------164

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

VCR Plus+® and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+® system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

US patent Nr.: 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173; 4,908,713; 4,751,578, 4,706,121.

DivX®, DivX® Certi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license.

YesDVDTM is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Of ce as a trademark of YesVideo, Inc. and is offered only for the personal, noncommercial use as characterized by the YesDVDTM Software Licensing Agreement.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

o Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

here is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

he equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

English

General

Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................8

Setup precautions .................................................................................................................................................8

Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care ........................................................................................................... 8

Product Information ........................................................................................................ 9

Intro duct ion ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9

Region codes ..........................................................................................................................................................9

Copyright notice ...................................................................................................................................................9

Special Features ..................................................................................................................................................10

Product Overview

Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11

Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 12

Inser ting batteries .......................................................................................................................................12

Connections

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ............................................................................ 15

Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................15

Connecting the video cable .............................................................................................................................16

Connecting the audio cables ...........................................................................................................................17

Step 2 : Optional Connections ...................................................................................... 18

TV has only an antenna input jack .................................................................................................................18

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................19

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device ........................................................................................... 20

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver .........................................................................21

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks ............................................................................................... 22

Connecting a USB  ash drive or USB memory card reader ..................................................................23

Step 3: Installation and Setup .......................................................................................24

Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................................24

Setting your T V channel programs ................................................................................................................24

Setting the language ...........................................................................................................................................26

Setting the time & date .....................................................................................................................................26

GENERAL settings ................................................................................................................................... 25

LANGUAGE settings .................................................................................................................................27

DATE/ TIME settings ................................................................................................................................27

Watch TV

Control TV programs ....................................................................................................28

Switching on to T V program .......................................................................................................................... 28

Pause live TV function ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Instant Replay function .................................................................................................................................... 28

Recording

Before Recording ............................................................................................................29

About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) ...............................................................................29

Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu .......................................................................... 30

HDD set tings ...............................................................................................................................................31

Default recording settings ..............................................................................................................................32

GENERAL settings .....................................................................................................................................33

Record on Hard Disk ......................................................................................................34

Recording TV programs .................................................................................................................................. 34

Recording from a DV camcorder .................................................................................................................. 34

Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player) ..................................................35

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Table of Contents

Record on DVD Recordable Disc .................................................................................. 37

Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD ..................................................................................................37

Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................37

Recording from various sources ...................................................................................................................38

YesDV DTM ......................................................................................................................... 40

About YesDVDTM ............................................................................................................................................... 40

Creating a YesDVD

Yes DVDTM setup and software registration ................................................................................................41

YesDVD settings .........................................................................................................................................42

Timer Recording ............................................................................................................. 44

About timer recording ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Timer recording (VCR Plus+® System) ....................................................................................................... 44

Timer recording (manually) ............................................................................................................................ 46

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ..........................................................................................................47

Playback

Playback from Hard Disk ...............................................................................................48

Playback your HDD recordings ..................................................................................................................... 48

Playback from Disc .........................................................................................................49

Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................49

Inser ting a disc ....................................................................................................................................................49

Starting disc playback ........................................................................................................................................50

Additional Playback Features ....................................................................................... 54

Changing to another title/chapter/track ..................................................................................................... 54

Pausing playback and step play ..................................................................................................................... 54

Searching forward/backward ......................................................................................................................... 54

Zooming in .......................................................................................................................................................... 54

Using DISPLAY options ....................................................................................................................................55

Edit Recordings

Edit Recordings - HDD ................................................................................................... 58

About HDD title edit menu ............................................................................................................................58

Accessing the HDD title edit menu ..............................................................................................................58

Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD .............................................................................. 61

About disc edit menu ........................................................................................................................................61

Accessing disc editing menu ............................................................................................................................61

Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players .....................................................................63

About DVD title editing .................................................................................................................................. 64

Accessing DVD title edit menu .....................................................................................................................64

About video editing .......................................................................................................................................... 66

Accessing video editing menu ........................................................................................................................ 66

Setup Menu Options ....................................................................................................... 69

Accessing the Setup Menu ...............................................................................................................................69

VIDEO settings ............................................................................................................................................70

PREFERENCES settings .............................................................................................................................71

AUDIO settings .......................................................................................................................................... 73

disc (DVD+R/+RW only) .......................................................................................... 40

English

Other Information

Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................................74

Installing the latest  rmware ...........................................................................................................................74

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 75

Troublesho oting .............................................................................................................. 76

Speci cations .................................................................................................................. 79

Glossary............................................................................................................................80

Display panel symbols/ messages ................................................................................. 81

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Care and Safety Information

English

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 precautions

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 (4”) cm clearance from the rear and the top of the set and 5 (2”) cm from the left and right to prevent overheating.

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.)

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 discs.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care

The HDD is a fragile piece of device that is easily prone to damage due to its long recording capacity and high speed operation. – Do not move the unit while it is turned on. – Do not remove the AC power plug from the power outlet during operation. – Do not use the unit in excessively hot or humid places. It may cause condensation to form inside the unit.

If the HDD fails, playback and recording will not be possible. In this case, it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

WARNING!

The HDD is not a device for storing recorded content permanently. We recommend that you copy the important video content to a recordable DVD as backup.

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Product Information

ALL

Introduction

This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD) and you can record more than 250 hours of video.

Note: These values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for the operations of this recorder and time shifting.

With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the  exibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.

Furthermore, you can take advantage of features like ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause Live TV’, see the chapter “Control TV programs” for more details.

Before you can start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three easy steps.

Step 1: Basic recorder connections

Step 2: Optional connections for other devices

Step 3: Basic installation and set-up

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

Accessories supplied

– Remote control and batteries – Audio/Video (AV) cables – RF coaxial cable – Quick Start Guide

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.

This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ‘ALL’. DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this recorder.

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

English

Helpful Hints: – If you have any questions or if problems occur during operation, 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.

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Product Information (continued)

English

Special Features

‘Time Shift Buffer’

Once you turn on this recorder, the program shown on the TV will be stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a temporary HDD storage of your recordings. The contents will be automatically deleted after a time period of 6 hours, when you turn off this recorder or when you switch it to standby mode. To store the contents on the hard disk, you have to mark the segment in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’ for recording to prevent them from being deleted.

‘Instant Replay’

You can repeat a scene of a live TV program by pressing the

remote control, as often as you like.

To return to the live TV program, press and hold

‘

A live TV program is now under your control. You can pause the program by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV u key and resume playback at the scene it was interrupted by pressing the u key.

To return to the live TV program, press and hold

É.

Pause Live TV’

É.

Ñ key on the

This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television program. You can  nd this number in your favorite listings magazine.

i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. It carries all audio and video signals via a single cable.

YesDVD™ enables you to automatically create DVDs with professional quality features from your own videos, complete with visual menu, chapters, music video highlights made from your recordings, and customized DVD case coversheets using images from your video. YesDVDTM is offered on this DVD recorder as a limited trial for three (3) free YesDVDTM discs, with the option to purchase an upgrade Activation Code for unlimited creation of YesDVDTM discs.

Direct Recording to DVD’

‘

This feature enables you to record content directly on to a recordable DVD disc.

Press DVD REC key on the remote control to activate direct recording to the recordable DVD disc.

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Main Unit

STANDBY-ON

– Turns on the recorder or switch to

standby mode.

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE ç

– Opens/closes the disc tray.

Display panel

– Show information about the current

status of the recorder.

– Point the remote control towards this

sensor.

HDD Active indicator

– Blue indicator lights up while temporary

recording to the time shift buffer is in progress.

– Starts playback of the selected title/track. – Pauses playback of the selected title/

track.

. / >

– Skips to the previous or next chapter/ track, or hold down the key to make a

reverse/forward search.



– Stops playback/recording.



– Starts recording the current TV channel

or the current video input source. – Red ring lights up while recording to the HDD or a recordable DVD disc is in

progress.

Jacks behind the  ap

Flip down the door as indicated by the

OPENÉ label at the right hand corner.

CAM1 (VIDEO)

– Video input for camcorders or video

recorders.

In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the

remote control repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ when using this input source.

L/R AUDIO

– Audio input for camcorder or the audio/

video device which is connected to the CAM1 or CAM2 jack.

CAM2 (S-VIDEO)

– S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders. In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘CAM2’ when using this input source.

DV IN

– Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector. Press USB/DV on the remote control

when using this input source.

USB

– Input for USB  ash drive / USB memory

card reader.

Press USB/DV on the remote control

when using this input source.

English

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Remote Control

English

2 (STANDBY-ON)

– Turns on the recorder or switch to

standby mode.

USB/DV

– Press repeatedly to toggle between USB

and DV modes. – Switches to ‘camera mode’ for

camcorder connecting to DV IN jack.

Recording can be made directly onto the

HDD/DVD. – Access the contents of the connected

USB  ash drive / USB memory card

reader connected to USB jack.

TUNER

– Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode (TV channel.)

DVD REC

– Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’

b c

d e

h i

mode.

SOURCE

– In tuner or DVD REC mode, selects the

recorder’s video input source from the TV channel or external sources. ( EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, CAM2.)

SETUP

– Enters/exits the system setup menu.

W X : Cursor keys for moving to the

left/ right or making a forward/reverse search.

ST : Cursor keys for moving up/down.

DISPLAY

– Displays the Time Shift video bar. It

shows the timing of the TV programs stored in the temporary HDD storage. – Displays the on-screen help text.

REW à/FFW á

– Start fast backward/ forward search,

press the key again to increase the search

speed.

PREVí/NEXTë

– Skips to previous or next chapter/track.

REC 

– Starts recording the current TV channel

or the current video input source.

P +/-

– While in tuner mode, selects the next/

previous TV channel program.

Numeric keypad

– Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner

channel.

REPEAT

– Select to repeat title playback in HDD

mode. – Select to repeat playback of title, chapter,

track or disc in DVD mode.

AUDIO

– In tuner mode, toggles between stereo,

mono and the Secondary Audio Program

modes.

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DVD

– Switches to disc mode or displays the disc content menu.

HDD

– Enters the HDD content menu.

T/C

– Displays title/chapter information.

SELECT

– Selects a track/chapter/ le in the program

menu.

– In HDD title menu, marks titles for

copying to a DVD recordable disc.

TIMER

– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.

– Stores/con rms an entry. – Con rms a selection.

BACK2

– Returns to the previous menu of a video

CD (VCD) or some DVDs.

PAUSE LIVE TV

– Plays a disc. – Pauses playback. – Pauses ‘Live TV’ viewing.

STOP 

– Stops playback/recording. – Holding down the key will open and close

the disc tray.

TV VOL +/ -

– Adjust the volume of the TV set (Philips

TV only.)

TV MUTE H

– Mute the volume of the TV set (Philips

TV only.)

SHUFFLE

– Switches to random playback of an audio

CD, Video CD (VCD), picture CD or DVD disc.

– In HDD title menu, select to sort the titles.

Remote Control (continued)

p q

r s t

v w

SUBTITLE

– Selects a DVD subtitle language.

ANGLE

– Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if

available).

ZOOM

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.

English

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Remote Control (continued)

English

Inserting batteries

Open the battery compartment.

Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,

following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

Close the cover.

CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

Using the remote control to operate the system

Aim the remote control directly at the

remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.

Select the source you want to control by

pressing the TUNER, HDD, DVD or

USB/DV key on the remote control.

Select the desired function (for example

à, á.)

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

CABLE

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

)

VIDEO (CVBS

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

EXT 1

EXT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

AUDIO

Connecting the antenna cables

These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using this 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 your TV is equipped with an



Antenna In (RF IN) jack only, see “Step 2: Optional connections – TV has only an antenna input jack” for the complete connection to your TV.

If you want to connect to a VCR



and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see “Step 2: Optional connections” for the complete connection to your TV.

INPUT

)

OUTPUT

VIDEO (CVBS

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

VIDEO

OUT 3

AUDIO

S-VIDE O

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV

signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the

ANTENNA-IN jack on the

recorder.

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the TV-OUT jack on the

recorder to the antenna input jack on

your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN.)

Helpful Hint:

– Depending on how you have currently

connected your TV channel (directly from an

off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you

will have to disconnect some of the cables

before you make the above connection.

English

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued )

English

)

AUDIO

INPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO (CVBS

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

OUT 3

AUDIO

Option 1

Connecting the video cable

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

Option 1: Using Video (CVBS) jack

Use the supplied audio/video cables



(yellow plug) to connect the VIDEO (CVBS)-OUT1 jack on the 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

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to



connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) - OUT2 jack on the recorder to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

Option 2

Option 3

AUDIO OUT

Option 3 : Using Component Video

Use the component video cables (red/

blue/green - not supplied) to connect the

Y PB PR -OUT3 jacks on the recorder

to the corresponding component video

input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

or YUV) on the TV.

If your TV accepts Progressive Scan

signal, see the chapter “Setup Menu

Options – PREFERENCE settings” for

detailed set up.

IMPORTANT!

The progressive scan video quality is

only available through a Y PB PR

connection and a progressive TV is

required. It is strongly advised to

complete the recorder installation

 rst, before enabling the

progressive scan feature.

S-VIDE O IN

VIDEO IN

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued )

)

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

VIDEO (CVBS

EXT 1

EXT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

AUDIO

INPUT

Option 2

DIGITAL IN

AV ampli er/ receiver

Connecting the audio cables

This connection enables you to listen to the sound.

Option 1: Using an audio cable

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

)

OUTPUT

VIDEO (CVBS

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

OUT 3

AUDIO

Option 1

Option 2: Using a coaxial cable

You can connect the recorder to an AV

ampli er/receiver in order to enjoy

multichannel surround sound.

Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to



connect the COAXIAL (DIGITAL

AUDIO) jack to the digital input on the

AV ampli er/receiver (with a digital

multichannel sound decoder).

English

S-VIDE O IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Use the supplied audio cable (red/white



plugs) to connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to these devices with

the same input jacks.

Before you start operating, set the audio

settings accordingly (see “Setup Menu

Options – AUDIO settings.)

If the AUDIO settings do not match your

ampli er’s capabilities, the ampli er 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 recorder, 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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Step 2 : Optional Connections

English

ANTENNA

SATELLITE

CABLE

)

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

VIDEO (CVBS

EXT 1

EXT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

AUDIO

INPUT

DVD RECORDER 22F8

LISTED

Complies with 21 CFR

1040.10 and 1040.11

OUTPUT

VIDEO (CVBS

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

OUT 3

AUDIO

)

Back of an RF Modulator (Example only)

ANT IN

TO TV

VIDEO

R L AUDIO IN

TV has only an antenna input jack

Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF IN) and does not have any audio/video jacks.

For this connection, you need a RF modulator in order to view the disc playback.

You may have an Antenna/Cable TV

signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver/VCR) connected to your TV’s antenna input jack (VHF/UHF RF IN.) Remove it from the TV and connect it to the ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder.

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on the RF modulator.

CH3 CH4

Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the TO TV jack on the RF

modulator to the antenna input jack on

your TV.

Use the supplied AV cables (yellow ends)

to connect the VIDEO (CVBS) -

OUT1 jack on the recorder to the video

input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,

Composite or Baseband) on the RF

modulator.

Use the supplied AV cables (red/white

ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R -

OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the

audio input jack (or labeled as AUDIO IN

or LINE IN) on the RF modulator.

Helpful Hints:

– If you have connected the TO TV jack on

your RF modulator to your TV, set your TV to

channel 3 or 4.

– See your electronics retailer for details on

RF modulator availability and operations.

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

CABLE

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

VIDEO (CVBS

EXT 1

EXT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

AUDIO

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),

see the chapter “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the antenna cables” for the complete connection to your TV.

Option 2

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

Keep the existing connection from the

Antenna/TV Cable Signal to the antenna input (RF-IN) jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

VIDEO

AUDIO

R L

OUT

S-VIDEO

Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example

English

only)

)

VIDEO (CVBS

COMPONENT

)

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

VIDEO

OUT 3

AUDIO

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the ANTENNA-IN jack on

the recorder to the RF OUT jack on the

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to

the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/

UHF RF IN.)

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT on the

recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO

output jacks on the Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT on the

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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Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued)

English

CABLE

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Back of a VCR (Example only)

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

VIDEO (CVBS

EXT 1

EXT 2

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

AUDIO

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

This connection enables you to record from a video tape to the HDD or a DVD recordable disc and allows the VCR to be used for playback of VCR tapes.

Before you start... Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs. Just unplug all the connections to your VCR.

Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to

the ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder.

Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/ UHF RF IN.)

)

VIDEO (CVBS

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

VIDEO

OUT 3

AUDIO

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUT 1

OUT 2

)

S-VIDEO (Y/C

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT on the

recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO

output jacks on the VCR.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT on the

recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO

input jacks on the TV.

Helpful Hints:

– Most commercial video cassettes and

DVDs are copy-protected and therefore

cannot be recorded.

– Connect the 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 recorder.

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued)

CABLE

Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

(Example only)

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

R L

OUT

S-VIDEO

English

TV-OUT

Front Panel of

ANTENNA-IN

recorder

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to

the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder to the RF OUT jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/ UHF RF IN.)

EXT 1

EXT 2

VIDEO (CVBS

S-VIDEO (Y/C

VIDEO

AUDIO

)

INPUT

)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

)

VIDEO (CVBS

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO (Y/C

)

COAXIAL

(DIGITAL AUDIO)

VIDEO

OUT 3

OUT 1

OUT 2

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

Use the supplied audio/video cables to

Back of a VCR (Example only)

connect the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT

jacks on the recorder to the matching

VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the

Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT on the

recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO

input jacks on the TV.

Use another set of audio/video cables to

connect the CAM1 /L-AUDIO-R jacks

on the front panel of the recorder to the

to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO (yellow/

red/ white) output jacks on the VCR.

AUDIO

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

English

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  ap on the right hand side and provides convenient connections for a camcorder.

Option 1: Using the 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 the DV IN jack on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT jack on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press USB/DV on the remote control to select ‘DV’ as the input channel. For recording, see “Record on Hard Disk” or “Record on DVD Recordable Disc”.

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

Use the VIDEO (CAM1) connection if

your camcorder has only a single video

output (Composite Video, CVBS).

OR, you can use the S-VIDEO (CAM2)

connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C)

camcorder.

Connect the CAM 1 or CAM 2 jack on

the front panel of the recorder to the

corresponding Video or S-VHS output

jack on the camcorder.

Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to

connect the AUDIO L/R jacks on the

front panel of the recorder to the audio

output jacks on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press

SOURCE on the remote control

repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ or ‘CAM2’

as the input channel, depending on your

connections. For recording, see “Record

on Hard Disk” or “Record on DVD

Recordable Disc”.

Helpful Hints: – The DV IN jack does not support a connection to a Personal Computer. – It is not possible to record from the recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN jack on your recorder.

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Connecting a USB  ash drive or USB memory card reader

You can only view the contents of a USB  ash drive / USB memory card reader through this recorder. Editing the data and recording to the hard disk or a DVD±R/±RW is not possible.

Connect the USB  ash drive / USB

memory card reader directly to the USB port on the front panel (as shown in the above illustration).

Press USB/DV on the remote control in

order to view the  les stored in the USB  ash drive or USB memory card reader.

To stop playback, press STOP  or

remove the USB  ash drive / USB memory card reader from the USB port.

English

Helpful Hints: – The USB port only supports the playback of JPEG/MP3  les. – The USB port does not support the connection of other USB devices except to a USB  ash drive / USB memory card reader. – If the USB device does not  t into the USB port, a USB extension cable is required.

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

from the power outlet.

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Step 3: Installation and Setup

English

Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the  rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings.

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

Finding the correct viewing channel

Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder

to turn it on.

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 key repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

 Or, the TV remote control may have

a key or switch that chooses different video modes.

 Or, set the TV to Channel 3 or 4 if

you are using a RF modulator.

Setting your TV channel

programs

Before the recorder can start recording

any TV channel programs, you need to

search for the available TV channels and

store them in this recorder.

Note: Ensure that you have successfully

made all the required connections to the

recorder, TV and Satellite Receiver/

Cable Box (if any) and have turned them

on.

Tuner settings can only be changed

when the recorder is not playing or

recording.

SETUP

Press SETUP on the remote control.

 The setup menu appears on the TV.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and

and press X.

TIPS: Press X to go access the options of an item in the menu. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)

GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Auto Program

SETUP MENU - GENERAL

Auto Chapter Marker

Record Quality

Auto Program

Manual Program

Name

Frequency

Fine tuning Skip

C h 0 0 1

0 7 3 .2 5 M h z

Yes

CANCEL

Select to start automatic TV channel programming.

1) Use ST keys to highlight { Auto Program - Search } and

5min.

SPP

Edit

press X .

 A warning message will appear. Select

OK on the remote control.

2) Use ST keys to highlight { Tuner Input Source } and press X to access the options:

{ Cable } – Select this if the recorder is connected

via a cable box/ satellite receiver.

{ Air } – Select this if the recorder is connected

directly to the antenna wall outlet.

3) Use ST keys to highlight

CONTINUE

and press OK.

 The automatic TV channel search will start. This process

may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found will appear on the TV.

Select to modify your preset TV channels.

1) Use ST keys to highlight { Manual Program - Edit } and press X .

 The modify channel options will be displayed.

2) Use ST keys to one of the options and press X .

{ Name } – Use P +/- to select by the channel name

for modifying.

{ Frequency } – Select this to adjust the frequency of the

channel.

– Use WX keys to adjust the frequency. Press

OK on the remote control to con rm the setting.

{ Fine tuning } – Select this to  ne-tune the TV channel

manually if the reception is poor.

– Use WX keys to  ne-tune the frequency. { Skip } – Select this to set the channel to be skipped.

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

– Use ST keys to select { Yes } if you wish to

skip this channel.

3) To con rm the changes, select remote control to exit to the previous screen.

and press OK on the

English

and press

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