Philips DVDR3455H-37B User Manual

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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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For Customer Use

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.

*Proof of Purchase

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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).

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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

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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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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)

English

Setting the language

You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.

The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it.

Language settings can only be changed when the recorder is not playing.

Press SETUP.

 The setup menu appears.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE } and press X to access the menu.

SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE

System Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Disc Menu Language

Use ST keys to highlight one of the

options and press X. See next page for details.

Use ST keys to highlight the desired

setting and press OK to con rm.

English

Off

English

Setting the time & date

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

Press SETUP.

 The setup menu appears.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - DATE / TIME} and press X to access the menu.

SETUP MENU -

Date(mm/dd/yyyy)

Time(hh:mm)

Use ST keys to highlight one of the

DATE / TIME

options and press X to access the options.

If the recorder has not set the time and



date correctly, you can further adjust the clock settings, see next page for details.

Once complete, press W to return to the

previous menu.

Press SETUP to exit.

01 01 2006

10 : 33 AM

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)

LANGUAGE settings

System Language Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.

Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback.

Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.

Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback Language

Helpful Hints:

– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. – For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu.

DATE/ TIME settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to select different entry  elds, then press OK to con rm.

Time (hh/mm) Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to select different entry  elds, then press OK to con rm.

The basic installation is now complete. This recorder is ready for use!

English

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Control TV programs

LIVE

English

Switching on to TV program

PAUSE

LIVE TV

Turn on the TV to the correct program

number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the

recorder.

 If no TV program appears on the

screen, press TUNER on the remote control.

Press P +/- to select a TV channel.

 The selected TV channel will appear

on the status window.

 The active TV programs will be stored

automatically to the temporary HDD storage in this recorder. This information is shown on the Time Shift video bar.

Pause live TV function

You may be interrupted whilst watching your favorite TV program. You can

TUNER

pause the show by pressing PAUSE LIVE TV

u. To resume playback of

the program at the scene it was interrupted, press PAUSE LIVE TV

DISPLA

u again. You can ‘pause’ the live TV

broadcast up to a maximum period of 6 hours. It behaves exactly as if you were in

CH+/-

control of the live broadcast.

If you want to return to the live TV program, press and hold

É.

Instant Replay function

Whilst watching a live TV program, you can press

jump back 10 seconds upon every single press for instant replay.

If you want to return to the live TV program, press and hold

Ñon the remote control to

É.

To display or remove the Time Shift



video bar, press the DISPLAY key repeatedly.

04:15:36 AM

10:15:36 AM

LIVE

For more information on the temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer,) see next page.

TIPS: Press DISPLAY to display the time shift video bar or help text.

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Before Recording

LIVE

About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer)

The TV programs stored in the temporary HDD storage will be deleted once it has exceeded the storage buffer

WARNING!

As soon as you switch on this recorder, the currently selected TV program will

or when you press STANDBY-ON to turn off the recorder.

be stored in a temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer), (up to 6 hours of programs.)

In addition, executing the following actions will also clear the contents in the temporary HDD storage:

In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar will appear on the screen, it indicates the status and timing of the TV programs stored in the temporary HDD storage. You can choose to display or remove the video bar by pressing the DISPLAY key on the remote control.

a b

c d

04:15:36 AM

10:15:36 AM

LIVE

Press USB/DV or SOURCE on the



remote control.

Use the option { Delete HDD } to



erase all contents of your hard disk storage. See “Before Recording – HDD Settings” for details.

The Time Shift video bar consists of the following information :

Content temporarily saved in the time

shift buffer.

The TV program start time. Once it has exceeded 6 hours, the content stored at the beginning will be deleted and the start time will be updated accordingly.

Status of source of video input. “LIVE” or the time of current playback being viewed “HH:MM:SS”.

Icon which shows the status of the time shift buffer.

– playback of content stored in the time shift buffer.

– marks the beginning of content

recording.

– marks the current recording in

progress.

– the current screen has been paused from playback. (This will not pause recording.)

TIPS: Press DISPLAY to display the time shift video bar or help text.

English

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Before Recording (cont inued )

English

Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu

You can preset the behavior of your hard disk storage of the recorder. This recorder offers various options for easy management of your hard disk recording.

Press SETUP.

 The system setup menu appears.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - HDD } and press X to access the menu.

SETUP MENU - HDD

Save Time Shift Buffer

HDD Info

Space Management

Delete HDD

Delete Optical Disc

Use ST keys to highlight the option and

press X to access its options.

To exit, press W.

SETUP

Show

Automatic

TIPS: Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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Before Recording (cont inued )

HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Save Time Shift This option allows you to control the behavior of the Time Shift Buffer Buffer.

{ Yes } – Retain the contents in the temporary HDD

storage when you switch the tuner’s TV channel or external video input source.

{ No } – Clear the contents in the temporary HDD

storage.

HDD Info Press OK to display information on:

– Hard disk size in MB ( Megabytes).

– Used space in MB ( Megabytes). – Remaining space in MB ( Megabytes). – Number of titles stored on the HDD.

Space This option determines how the recorder will respond when Management the HDD is full of recordings.

{ Automatic } – During recording, when the HDD is full, the

recorder will proceed to overwrite any unprotected recordings in the HDD. The oldest unprotected recordings will be deleted  rst.

{ Manual } – During recording, when the HDD is full,

recording will be stopped. A warning message { The hard disk is full. Please erase some programs to allow further recording. } will appear on the screen.

Delete HDD This option will erase all marked/ unmarked recordings on the HDD. This option is not available when recording to HDD is in progress.



Press X to highlight OK.

 A warning message will appear. Select

to proceed or

to abort. Once complete, the recorder will switch to standby mode.

CANCEL

English

Delete Optical This option will erase all content on a DVD±RW disc, including Disc those that were not recorded on this recorder. This option is

only available in tuner mode.

Press X to highlight OK.



 A warning message will appear. Select

to proceed or

CANCEL

to abort.

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Before Recording (cont inued )

English

Default recording settings

The default recording settings will allow you to preset auto chapter markers and the preferred mode of recording quality for HDD recording.

Press SETUP on the remote control.

 The setup menu appears on the TV.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and press X to con rm.

SETUP MENU - GENERAL

Auto Chapter Marker

Record Quality

Auto Program

Manual Program

Use ST 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.

To exit, press SETUP.

5min.

SPP

Edit

Auto Chapter Markers

You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This allows you to access speci c points on the recording.

Use ST keys to highlight { Auto

Chapter Marker } and press X to

access its options.

Use ST keys to select your preferred

setting.

Press OK to con rm.

Default Recording Quality

The setting de nes the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time on the HDD.

Important! When copying from the HDD to a DVD recordable disc, the mode of record quality for the selected recording in the HDD will automatically be transferred, selecting another mode of record quality is not possible.

Use ST keys to highlight { Record

Quality } and press X to access its

options.

Use ST keys to select your preferred

mode of record quality.

Press OK to con rm.

TIPS: Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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Before Recording (cont inued )

GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Auto Chapter You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. Markers This lets you access to speci c points on the recording.

Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one



of the options.

{ 5 mins } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording

at every 5 minutes interval.

{ 10 mins } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording

at every 10 minutes interval.

{ 20 mins } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording

at every 20 minutes interval.

{ 30 mins } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording

at every 30 minutes interval.

{ Off } – The feature is disabled.

Record Quality Select this to preset your preferred mode of record quality.

Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one



of the options.

Record Quality

HQ High Quality

SP Standard Play

SPP Standard Play Plus

LP Long Play

EP Extended Play

SLP Super Long Play

SEP Super Extended Play

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

Hours of Recording that can be stored

HDD

160GB

102

136

200

250

DVD±R/±RW

4.7GB recordable disc 1

2.5

English

Auto Program Make automatic TV channel programming.

See the section “Step 3: Installation and Setup – Setting your TV channel programs”.

Manual Program Modify your preset TV channels.

See the section “Step 3: Installation and Setup – Setting your TV channel programs”.

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Record on Hard Disk

English

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 TV programs

Follow the instructions below to record TV programs onto the HDD, where you can store for future viewing or copy to a DVD recordable disc if required.

In tuner mode, press the DISPLAY key

on the remote control to display the time shift video bar.

Use à / á keys to search for the

beginning of the scene in the temporary HDD storage where you want to start recording.

Press RECâ on the remote control to

start recording.

 To cancel, press and hold SELECT.

To save all current programs stored in



the time shift buffer, press and hold RECâ.

To stop recording, press STOPÇon the

remote control.

Recording from a DV camcorder

You can record video directly from a connected DV camcorder onto the HDD, where you can edit it easily and copy to a recordable DVD if required.

USB/DV

SELECT

PAUSE

LIVE TV

STOP Ç

IMPORTANT! – If you press USB/DV on the remote control, the unmarked contents in the TSB will be removed.

TUNER

DISPLA

REC â

CH+/-

To record directly to a DVD recordable disc, see the chapter

“Record on DVD Recordable Disc.”

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”

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Record on Hard Disk (continue d)

Connect the DV camcorder to the

DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.

Find the footage on the DV camcorder

that you want to start recording from and set the camcorder to pause mode.

Turn on the TV to the correct program

number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’.)

Turn on the recorder and press

USB/DV on the remote control.

 An information box will be displayed.

System State: Stop DV State: Stop Record to Hard Disk As Standard Play Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 00:00:00

Press SELECT repeatedly to change the



mode of record quality.

Press RECâ to start recording and

press the PLAY key on the DV camcorder to start playback.

To pause recording, press u.



To resume recording, press RECâ again.

 A new chapter marker is created

after recording restarts.

To stop recording, press STOPÇ.

 A new title will be created when you

begin another recording.

To record directly to a DVD recordable disc, see the chapter

“Record on DVD Recordable Disc.”

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

A copy protection system has been built into this recorder to prevent the transfer of data from pre-recorded DVDs or other copy protected material onto the recordable DVD. You can only store the contents in the temporary HDD storage of this recorder.

Note: Set the preferred mode of record quality before proceeding, see “Before Recording - Default Recording Settings.”

TUNER

SOURCE

PAUSE

LIVE TV

REC â

Connect the external device to this

recorder. (See the chapter “Step 2: Optional Connections”.)

Turn on the TV to the correct program

number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on

the recorder.

 If no TV program appears on the

screen, press TUNER on the remote control.

English

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”

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Record on Hard Disk (continue d)

English

Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the

correct input channel that matches the connected jack of the device.

{ CAM 1 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM1(VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ CAM 2 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM2 (S-VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel.

{ EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel.

Press RECâ to start recording.

 You can also press RECârepeatedly

to increase the recording time in 30-minute increments.

Start playback on the connected device.

To pause the playback on the device, press

 You can use this function to avoid any

unwanted recording .

To stop the recording before the

scheduled ending, press STOPÇ.

To record directly to a DVD recordable disc, see the chapter

“Record on DVD Recordable Disc.”

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”

. To continue, press

again.

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Record on DVD Recordable 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.

Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD

You can copy a recorded title(s) from the HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable DVD disc.

The time taken to copy content from the HDD to a recordable DVD depends on the record quality of the HDD recordings.

It is not possible to change the mode of record quality during the copying process. As such, it is important that you choose the appropriate record quality when you  rst set up the recording to the HDD.

The copying process is done at a higher speed than the recording. The following information will be stored on the disc : – Title/name of recording – Date of recording – Time of recording – Record quality mode/ length of recording – Index picture of title

Discs for recording

There are several formats of DVD recordable discs which can be used with this recorder:

DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable discs) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data has been erased.

DVD±R (DVD Recordable discs) – Discs that 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 DVD±R discs as long as they have not been  nalized. – To play a DVD±R disc on another DVD player, it must be  nalized (see “Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD – Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”) After this is done, no more content can be added to the disc.

English

TIPS: Ensure that there is suf cient space available on the DVD±R before recording. You have to  nalize the DVD±R before it can be played on other players, see “Playing your recordings on other DVD players.”

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Record on DVD Recordable Disc (conti nued)

English

Recording from various sources

You can choose to copy your recordings from the HDD or an external device to a DVD recordable disc. The storage capacities of the disc depends on the record quality that was selected for the recording in the recorder or device, see “Before Recording – Default Recording Settings.”

HDD

SELECT

PAUSE

LIVE TV

USB/DV TUNER

SOURCE

DVD REC

REC â

Recording from the HDD

Turn on the TV to the correct program

number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

Insert a DVD recordable disc into the

recorder.

Press HDD on the remote control.

 The HDD content menu appears on

the screen.

HDD 8 Titles

Date Time

Ch.

01/20/06

001 CH001 002

CH003

01/14/06

CH009

003

02/25/06

004

03/30/06

CH004 CH002

04/28/06

005

CH008

04/12/06

006

CH012

04/18/06

007

CH010

05/30/06

008

For other options, press [DVD], [DV], [TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to go to edit menu.

Use ST keys to highlight the title/titles

02.00 PM

04.00 PM

08.30 PM

03.30 PM

08.30 PM

11.00 AM

08.30 PM

10.30 PM

Title

Travel News Drama Nature News

Title 3

News

Discover

1. Press [SELECT] to mark or unmark recordings.

2. Press [HDD] to

copy marked recordings to DVD.

Press [SHUFFLE] to sort by title or time.

and press SELECT to mark the titles to copy to DVD.

If you have many HDD title recordings,



use í (PREV) or ë (NEXT) to view the previous/ next page of HDD titles for selection.

Press HDD on the remote control.

 Recording to the DVD recordable disc

will begin. The dubbing icon will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen.

 Once complete, the icon will not be

shown.

25%

00:20:20 SP NTSC

To stop recording, press STOPÇ on

the remote control.

Helpful Hint: – During selection of recordings for copying, press SHUFFLE on the remote control to sort according to the titles of recording.

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Record on DVD Recordable Disc (conti nued)

Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV Camcorder

Turn on the TV to the correct program

number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

Insert a DVD recordable disc into the

recorder.

Press DVD REC to switch to direct

recording mode.

 An information box will be displayed

on the screen.

System State: Stop Record to Optical Disc As Standard Play Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 02:00:00

Press SOURCE repeatedly to select

from the various options:

{ Tuner } Input source from TV programs.

{ CAM 1 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM1(VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ CAM 2 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM2 (S-VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel.

{ EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel.

Press USB/DV to record from the DV



camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on

the front panel.

Press SELECT to toggle between the

different modes of record quality.

Record Quality

HQ High Quality

SP Standard Play

SPP Standard Play Plus

LP Long Play

EP Extended Play

SLP Super Long Play

SEP Super Extended Play

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

Press RECâon the remote control.

 Recording to the DVD recordable disc

Hours of Recording that can be stored

HDD

160GB

102

136

200

250

DVD±R/±RW

4.7GB recordable disc 1

2.5

will be begin.

To stop recording, press STOPÇ on

the remote control.

Helpful Hint: – All title selections and settings will be lost once you replace or remove the recordable DVD.

To edit your recordings on the DVD recordable disc, see the chapter

“Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD.”

English

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Yes DV D

English

About YesDVD

YesDVD™ software allows you to create DVDs with professional quality features at the touch of a key on the remote control, including: – Easy-to-use picture menus for easy scene selection. – Case coversheet with a picture index from your recording. – Music videos made from your recording.

This recorder comes with an evaluation version (3 free trials) of YesDVDTM software. To purchase an Activation Code for unlimited use, place your completed YesDVDTM recording into a PC with a DVD drive and follow instructions on the PC screen. You can also visit www.yesdvd.com, or call toll free 1-877-4YESDVD.

Creating a YesDVDTM disc

(DVD+R/+RW only)

YesDVD™ is offered on your recorder as a limited trial, enabling you to create three (3) free YesDVD™ discs from this recorder. When all the three YesDVD™ trials are used, there will be no further dialog asking to create a YesDVD direct recording to DVD. To create more YesDVD™ discs, you have to purchase the full version of YesDVD™. See next page for upgrade information or visit www.yesdvd.com.

Creation of a YesDVDTM disc is only possible on the  rst recording from an empty DVD+R/+RW disc, and the recording is made from an external input source (TUNER, DV, EXT1, EXT2, CAM1 or CAM2.) YesDVDTM features are not available for recording to the HDD.

At the end of recording to a DVD+R/

+RW disc, a dialog box will appear on the TV asking if you want to continue with creation of a YesDVD™.

You can now create a YesDVD with visual chapter index, music videos, and pictorial packaging. Do you want to create a YesDVD now? Remark! On a YesDVD further recordings are not possible.

YesDVD

Yes, create YesDVD

after

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Use ST keys to select { Yes, create

YesDVD } in the menu and press OK

to con rm.

 The disc will be created as a

YesDVD™ and the music videos will be automatically added. This may take several minutes.

 During the  nalization of the

YesDVD™ you will not be able to stop the process.

Helpful Hints: – Further recordings onto a YesDVD™ disc are not possible. – For DVD+RW only, you can make your recordings again after selecting { Delete all } to erase the recorded materials.

Printing a YesDVDTM customized case coversheet

Before you start...

To print the coversheet, you require computer and printer. No Internet connection is required.

Yes DV D

(continued)

Ye s DV DTM setup and software registration

YesDVDTM allows you to transfer videotapes or other video content to a DVD+R/+RW with the professional quality features found in Hollywood movies.

Press SETUP on the remote control.

 The setup menu appears on the TV.

Use ST keys to highlight

{ SETUP MENU - VIDEO } and press X to con rm.

SETUP MENU - VIDEO

TV System

TV Shape

Progressive Scan

DivX(R) Video on Demand

YesDVD

NTSC

4:3 LB

Off

Set

English

One of the special features of YesDVD™ is a customized case coversheet which includes pictures of scenes from your video. The case coversheet can be printed direct from your own printer, and  ts into a standard DVD case [7” x 5”] which can be purchased at www.store.yesdvd.com or from most

Use ST keys to highlight { YesDVD }

press OK to con rm.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press SETUP.

electronics stores. After you have completed creating your YesDVD™ on your recorder:

Press and hold STOPÇ to eject the

YesDVD™ disc from the recorder.

Insert the YesDVD™ disc into the DVD

disc drive tray on your personal computer.

A webpage will automatically launch on

your computer with step-by-step instructions on how to print your customized YesDVD™ case coversheet.

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(continued)

English

YesDVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

YesDVD YesDVDTM automatically inserts chapter markers based on scene

changes during recording to onto an empty DVD+R/+RW disc. This allows you access to speci c points on the recording.



Press OK to access the menu and use ST keys to select one

of the options.

{ On } – Enable YesDVDTM functions. { Off } – Opts-out or disables all YesDVDTM functions.

Switch Music Video YesDVDTM automatically selects the best scenes and set these scenes

according to three selections of music videos to create a 60-second music video. You need have at least 5 minutes of recording to use this feature. (This feature is only available after you have activated the YesDVD software.)



Press OK to access the menu and use ST keys to select one

of the options.

{ On } – Enable creation of YesDVDTM music video. { Off } – Disables creation of YesDVDTM music video.

Purchase YesDVD View the unique PIN code for this recorder for purchase Software of YesDVDTM software license.

YesDVD

Switch Music Video

Purchase YesDVD Software

About YesDVD

YesDVD

1) Use ST keys to select { Purchase YesDVD Software – Yes } and press OK.

 A PIN code unique to this recorder will appear.

2) Write down this PIN code.

Yes

You have three options to register and receive your YesDVD activation code.

Option 1: Register at the YesDVDTM website a) On your personal computer, visit the website www.yesdvd.com and

select activation of YesDVDTM software.

b) Enter your PIN code and any applicable promotion code and click

CONTINUE.  Follow the instructions to place your order. c) Once complete, you will receive a unique 16-digit YesDVDTM

Activation Code. Print a copy of your activation code and invoice.

Proceed to Step 3.

Option 2: Register via the phone a) If you do not have any internet connection, you can call

1-877-4YESDVD. Please have your PIN code and credit card

information ready.  Follow the instructions to place your order. b) Once complete, you will receive your 16-digit YesDVDTM

Activation code. Proceed to Step 3

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YesDVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Option 3: Register from existing YesDVD

a) Remove the YesDVD

disc from your recorder and insert into the

disc

disc drive in your personal computer.  A webpage will be loaded automatically. b) Click { ACTIVATE YesDVD

 Your PIN code will appear on www.yesdvd.com. Enter any

applicable promotion code, and click CONTINUE.  Enter your credit card information and click { PLACE YOUR

ORDER }.

Enter the activation code you have received from the YesDVD service using your remote control. Press OK to proceed.

YesDVD

0000-0000-0000-0000

Back to Instructions

Cancel

c) You will receive a unique 16-digit YesDVDTM Activation Code. Print

out a copy of your Activation Code and invoice. Proceed to Step3.

3) On your recorder, select { Proceed to YesDVD Activation } and

press OK.  Use the remote control to enter the YesDVDTM Activation Code,

then press OK to proceed.

About YesDVD Select to view general information about YesDVDTM.

(continued)

English

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odeDate

Timer Recording

English

About timer recording

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

With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings.

To make a timer recording, your 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 mode of record quality, see “Before Recording – Default Recording Settings.”

SELECT

TIMER

Timer recording (VCR

Plus+

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

All the information needed by the recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.

Turn on the TV power. Select the

correct Video In channel at the TV.

If you are recording directly to a



DVD disc, insert the DVD recordable disc before proceeding to step

Press TIMER on the remote control.

 The timer schedule list appears.

Use ST keys to highlight the next

available empty slot and press OK.

 The VCR Plus+®. System setup menu

appears.

System)

Timer Schedule

SourceRec M

StartEndRec T

Enter the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record or select MANUAL for manual timer recording. To go back to timer schedule press [RETURN].

CONFIRM

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD.

MANUAL

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Timer Recording (cont inued)

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter

the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’.)

To cancel the VCR Plus+® programming,



press RETURN on the remote control.

To con rm your entry, select

CONFIRM

in the menu and press OK.

 The timer editor menu appears.

Timer Editor

Source

Rec To Rec Mode Mode

Date Start End Title

Use ST keys to select an entry in the

Ch003 HDD SP Once

0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5 1 0 : 3 3 P M 1 1 : 0 3 P M M y T i t l e 0

CANCEL

menu and press X to enter its options.

{ Source }

– Use ST keys to select the recording input source.

{ Rec To }

– Use ST keys to select { HDD } or { DVD } to enter the recording destination.

{ Rec Mode }

– Use ST keys to select your option.

{ Mode }

– Use ST keys to select { Once }, { Daily } or { Weekly } recordings.

{ Date }

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

{ Start }

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

{ End }

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

{ Title }

– Use STWX keys to select the alphanumeric options to enter the title of your

recording.

Select

in the menu and press

OK.

 The system will store the timer entry

and return to the timer schedule list.

Press TIMER to exit the menu.

Press STANDBY-ON2 to turn off

the recorder.

 If the recorder is not in standby mode,

a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts.

 The ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the

display panel if a timer recording is set.

English

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD.

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Timer Recording (cont inued)

English

Timer recording (manually)

Turn on the TV power. Select the

correct Video In channel at the TV.

If you are recording directly to a



DVD disc, insert the recordable DVD disc before proceeding to step

Press TIMER on the remote control.

 The timer schedule list appears.

Timer Schedule

SourceRec M

Use ST keys to highlight the next

available empty slot and press OK.

 The VCR Plus+

appears.

Enter the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record or select MANUAL for manual timer recording. To go back to timer schedule press [RETURN].

CONFIRM

Select

MANUAL

OK.

 The timer editor menu appears.

®.

System setup menu

in the menu and press

StartEndRec T

MANUAL

Use ST keys to select an entry in the

menu and press X to enter its options.

{ Source }

– Use ST keys to select the recording input source.

{ Rec To }

– Use ST keys to select { HDD } or { DVD } to enter the recording destination.

{ Rec Mode }

– Use ST keys to select your option.

{ Mode }

– Use ST keys to select { Once }, { Daily } or { Weekly } recordings.

{ Date }

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

{ Start }

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

{ End }

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

{ Title }

– Use STWX keys to select the alphanumeric options to enter the title of your

recording.

Select

in the menu and press

OK.

 The system will store the timer entry

and return to the timer schedule list.

To cancel the above timer setting, press



SELECT on the remote control.

Timer Editor

Source

Rec To Rec Mode Mode

Date Start End Title

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD.

Ch003 HDD SP

Once 0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5

1 0 : 3 3 P M 1 1 : 0 3 P M

M y T i t l e 0

CANCEL

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CH003

04.00 PM

05.30 PM

Press TIMER to exit the menu.

Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn off

the recorder.

 If the recorder is not in standby mode,

a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts.

 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 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 recorder via the VIDEO (CVBS) (see the chapter “Step 2: Optional Connections”) follow the steps described below to program the recordings.

Select the channel you want to record at

the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.

Program the recording with the required

information. Follow the steps

A~D

“Timer Recording (manually)” on the previous page.

When selecting options for { Source }



choose { EXT 1 } as the input channel and press OK to con rm.

Keep the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box

turned on for the recording.

Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn off

the recorder.

Timer Recording (cont inued)

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording

Turn on the TV power. Select the

correct Video In channel at the TV.

Press TIMER on the remote control.

 The timer schedule list appears.

Timer Schedule

SourceRec M

SP01/31/0

CH008

Use ST keys to select a timer program

which you want to change/ delete.

To delete the timer entry, press

SELECT on the remote control.

To change the timer schedule, press



OK to enter the timer editor menu of the selected timer program.

Timer Editor

Source

Rec To Rec Mode Mode

Date Start End Title

Select the entry  eld and make the

necessary changes.

Once complete, select

menu and press OK to save the changes.

Press TIMER to exit the menu.

01/25/0

01/30/05

StartEndRec T

10.33 P

10.00 AM

Ch003 HDD SP Once

0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5 1 0 : 3 3 P M 1 1 : 0 3 P M M y T i t l e 0

CANCEL

11.03 P

11.15 AM

English

HDD

in the

TIPS: Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred from HDD to a recordable DVD.

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Playback from Hard Disk

00:00:00

English

Playback your HDD recordings

Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD content menu with an index picture.

Press HDD on the remote control.

 The HDD content menu appears.

Use ST keys to highlight a title and

press OK on the remote control to start playback.

If you have many HDD title recordings,



use í (PREV) or ë (NEXT) to view the previous/ next page of HDD titles for selection.

HDD 8 Titles

Date Time

Ch.

01/20/06

001 CH001 002

CH003

01/14/06

CH009

003

02/25/06

004

03/30/06

CH004 CH002

04/28/06

005

CH008

04/12/06

006

CH012

04/18/06

007

CH010

05/30/06

008

For other options, press [DVD], [DV], [TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to go to edit menu.

During playback, you can use the

following keys on the remote control to access additional playback features.

02.00 PM

04.00 PM

08.30 PM

03.30 PM

08.30 PM

11.00 AM

08.30 PM

10.30 PM

Title

Travel News Drama Nature News

Title 3

News

Discover

25%

1. Press [SELECT] to mark or unmark recordings.

2. Press [HDD] to

copy marked recordings to DVD.

Press [SHUFFLE] to sort by title or time.

00:20:20 SP NTSC

1:15:

í (PREV) /ë (NEXT)

– moves to the beginning or previous/ next chapter.

à á – press this key to start fast backward/ forward search, press the key again to increase the search speed.

PAUSE LIVE TV

– starts playback. – view a still picture.

DISPLAY

– displays the time shift video bar. Press this key repeatedly to remove the video bar display. – displays the help text for the selected function.

STOPÇ

– stops playback.

ZOOM

– zooms in and out of a still/paused picture.

SETUP

PAUSE

LIVE TV

STOP

DISPLAY

à á

ZOOM

TIPS: Press HDD to exit the menu.

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Playback from Disc

Playable discs

Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD±RW

(DVD ReWritable); can be recorded on and overwritten repeatedly.

DVD±R

(DVD Recordable); can be recorded on only once.

Playback only:

DVD Video

(Digital Versatile Disc)

CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

MP3-Disc

Video CD

(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

ReWritable

Recordable

IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon ( appears on the TV screen when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same region as your player. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. It may cause the disc player to malfunction.

Error )

Inserting a disc

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the

recorder.

Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the front of

the recorder.

 The disc tray opens.

Carefully place the disc onto the tray

with the label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç.

 Make sure the disc label is facing up.

For double-sided discs, load the disc as indicated on the label.

Turn on the TV power. Select the

correct Video In channel at the TV (see “Finding the correct viewing channel.”)

Playback will start automatically or a

dialog will appear on the TV.

English

DivX Disc

(DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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Playback from Disc (continued )

English

Starting disc playback

Playback will begin automatically. If the



disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen.

If the pin code entry dialog appears on



the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see the section “Setup Menu Options – Preferences Settings – Parental Level.”)

 Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the

remote control to enter your pin code (password.)

For more playback features, see



“Additional Playback Features”.

Playing a DVD video disc

The DVD disc is usually formatted with a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu.

Insert a DVD disc.

If the disc menu appears on the TV,

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input



your selection or use W XST keys to select a play option and press OK to start playback.

To select a speci c chapter/title marker,

During playback, press T/C on the



remote control repeatedly to toggle bewteen { Title }, { Chapter } or { Time}. Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection of title/chapter number or speci c time during playback.

To stop playback, press STOP .

Playing a (Super) Video CD

(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control.) This allows you to play the video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display.

Insert a (Super) Video CD.

If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index menu will appear on the TV

Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your

selection or to select a play option.

Press RETURN on the remote control



to return to the previous menu.

To turn on/off the Playback Control



mode, press DISPLAY key on the remote control twice during playback to access the playback menu options.

 Use ST keys to select { PBC } and

press X to select either { PBC On } or { PBC Off .}

To stop playback, press STOP .

Playing an audio CD

Insert an audio CD.

 Playback starts automatically.

To stop playback, press STOP .

Playing a DVD±R disc

Insert a recorded DVD±R disc.

 The Index Picture screen appears.

Use ST keys to select a title and press

to start playback.

To stop playback, press STOP .

Helpful Hint: – If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this Recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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Playing a DivX® disc

This recorder supports the playback of

DivX

movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW or DVD±R disc.

Insert a DivX® disc.

 The disc content menu appears.

If the DivX® movie contains external



subtitles, you have to  rst select the subtitle  le from the  le list. Use ST keys to select the  les for playback and press SELECT to con rm your selection.

Press u to start playback.

During playback, you can press



DISPLAY on the remote control to display the disc content menu.

Helpful Hints: – Subtitle  les with the following  lename extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are supported. – It is normal to experience an occasional pixelation during MPEG-4/DivX

playback

due to poor encoding of the content.

Playback from Disc (continued )

Use ST keys to navigate within the

menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

Use ST keys to select the track/ le to

play.

To go to the previous menu, press



RETURN.

To create a playlist, highlight the track/ le

and press SELECT.

 The selected tracks/ les will appear

on the right screen.

 Use WX keys to toggle between the

left and right screens.

Press u to start playback.

During playback, you can pressí (PREV)

/ë (NEXT) to select the previous/next track.

To stop playback, press STOP .

Helpful Hints: – Only the  rst session of a multi-session CD will play back. – It is normal to experience an occasional “skip” while listening to your MP3 disc.

English

Playing a MP3 disc

Insert a MP3 CD.

 The disc content menu appears.

File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00

Directory Playlist

Bee Gees

Phil Collins

Bryan Adams

Collin Raye

Nat King Cole

UB40

Jordan Hill

Faith Hill

Note: It may require a longer time for the recorder to display the disc content menu on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Playback from Disc (continued )

English

Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show)

You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other.

Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD,

CD-R/RW, DVD.)

 The disc content menu appears.

Use ST keys to navigate within the

menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

To create a playlist, highlight the track/ le

and press SELECT.

 The selected tracks/ les will appear

on the right screen.

 To remove the track/ le from the

playlist, press SELECT once.

You can select to playback from the

original disc content or from the playlist, just use WX keys to move to the correct screen before selecting the track/ le for playback.

File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00

Directory Playlist

Japan trip

2 3 4

Bryan Bday My songs Hot Hits

File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00

Directory Playlist

..\

P1010001.JPG

P1010008.JPG

BUTTER-1.JPG

NATURE-1.JPG

BUTTER-1.JPG

P1022500.JPG

P1023000.JPG

MERLIO-1.JPG

If the disc contains MP3 music and JPEG picture  les, you can start a musical slide show playback,

Select an MP3  le and press OK to start



playback, then select a picture  le in the menu and press OK to start the musical slide show playback.

During playback, you can press

DISPLAY on the remote control to access various settings for the slide show playback.

File Play

Press ZOOM on the remote control to



Type Mode Trick

Wipe

Zoom Rotate

PIC Normal Play

Top to bottom

Fitscreen Clockwise 0

Top to bottom

Down to top Left to right Right to left Extend center V.

enlarge the picture.

To stop playback, press STOP .

Playable JPEG picture disc

This recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or DVD.

File format:

– The  le extension has to be ‘.JPG,’ ‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’ – It can only display DCF-standard still pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It cannot play back moving pictures, Motion JPEG, progressive JPEG and other formats, or pictures in formats other than JPEG, or pictures associated with sound. – It may require a longer time for the recorder to display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled onto one disc.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Playing from a USB  ash drive /USB memory card reader

This USB port only supports the playback of JPEG/MP3  les. It is not possible to record the data from the USB port to this DVD recorder.

Insert a USB  ash drive or USB memory

card reader into the USB port.

Press USB/DV twice on the remote

control to access the data in the USB drive.

 The USB content menu appears.

Use ST to navigate within the menu

and select the  le you want to access, then press OK.

To create a playlist, highlight the track/ le

and press SELECT.

 The selected tracks/ les will appear

on the right screen.

 To remove the track/ le from the

playlist, press SELECT once.

To stop playback, press STOP

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



and

Playback from Disc (continued )

English

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Additional Playback Features

English

Changing to another title/ chapter/track

When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows.

During playback,

Pressë (NEXT) to go to the next title/



chapter/track.

Press í (PREV) to return to the start of



the previous chapter/track.

Press T/C repeatedly to toggle between



{ Title }, { Chapter } or { Time }. Then use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/chapter/track number.

Pausing playback and step play

Searching forward/backward

You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two times the normal playback speed.

During playback, press and hold à (fast

reverse) or á (fast forward) to switch to the search function.

During disc playback, pressÉ(RIGHT) to

access the playback menu.

 Use ST keys to highlight { Trick

Mode - Pause } and pressÉ(RIGHT) to

access the search speed options: – FFWD x2, FFWD x4, FFWD x16, FFWD x32, FREV x2, FREV x4, FREV x16, FREV x32, Slow FWD x1/2, Slow FWD x1/4, Slow FWD x1/8, Slow REV x1/2, Slow REV x1/4, Slow REV x1/8.

 The sound will be muted.

To resume normal playback, press u.

Zooming in

During playback, press

playback and display a still picture.

Pressëagain to move one frame

forward.

To resume normal playback, press u .

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

to pause

This option allows you to enlarge the picture on the screen and pan through the enlarged picture.

Press ZOOM on your remote control to

activate zoom.

Use WXST keys to pan through the

zoomed picture.

To exit, press ZOOM repeatedly until

the picture returns to the normal size.

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Additional Playback Features (continued)

Using DISPLAY options

SELECT

During playback, press DISPLAY twice

on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears on the TV.

DVD

Mode

Trick mode

Title

Chapter

Audio

Subtitle

Angle

Title Time

Use ST keys to select the setting you

Normal

Play 02/05 01/22 01/02 - OTH Off 01/03 00:22:03 - 00:27:24

want to adjust.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press DISPLAY.

SETUP

DISPLA

Selecting various repeat function

You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback.

This function can also be accessed by pressing the REPEAT key on the remote control.

During disc playback, press DISPLAY

twice on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Mode } and

press OK.

Use ST keys to select one of the repeat

options.

{ Normal }

– Select this to cancel the repeat mode and return to normal playback.

{ Repeat A-B }

– Select this to repeat the playback of a speci c segment within a title/chapter/track.

Press OK to mark the start and end of the segment you want to repeat.

{ Repeat Chapter }

– Select this to repeat playback of the current chapter (DVD, recordable DVDs only.)

{ Repeat Track/Title }

– Select this to repeat playback of the current track/title.

{ Repeat Directory }

– Select this to repeat playback of the current folder/directory (MP3, JPEG, picture disc only.)

{ Repeat Disc }

– Select this to repeat playback of the entire disc.

To cancel repeat playback, press

STOP , then press u. Or, repeat steps select

to C and select

{ Normal } and press OK.

English

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Additional Playback Features (continued)

English

Programming disc tracks

You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played.

Press DISPLAY on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears.

Select { Mode } > { Program }.

 The program menu appears.

Edit program play list

Title Playlist

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 Title 7 Title 8

If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/

Albums, press OK to access the tracks/  les/chapters.

Pressing OK at the highlighted track/ le/



chapter will start playback.

Use W X keys to toggle between the left



and right screen.

To program your favorite track/  le/chapter

Use ST keys to select the track/ le/

chapter to program and press SELECT on the remote control.

 The selected track/ le/title will appear

at the right screen.

 The order on the right screen will be

the order of program playback.

To remove the programmed item from your selection

Press X key to move to the right screen.

Use ST keys to select the track/ le/ chapter to program and press SELECT on the remote control.

To start program playback

Press X key to move to the right screen

and press OK.

 Playback will start from the selected

track/  le/ chapter according to the programmed sequence.

To exit program playback

Press STOP  to exit program playback.

Changing the audio soundtrack language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channels.

This function can also be accessed by pressing the AUDIO key on the remote control.

Press DISPLAY on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Audio } and

press X to access its options.

Use ST keys to select the audio

language and press OK to con rm.

 The languages may be numbered or

abbreviated, such as “En” for English.

 If the language selected is not available

on the disc, the disc’s default setting for language will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: – Some DVDs allow soundtrack language changes only via the DVD disc menu. To access the disc menu, press DVD on the remote control.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Additional Playback Features (continued)

Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD.

This function can also be accessed by pressing the SUBTITLE key on the remote control.

Press DISPLAY on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and

press X to enter the menu and  nd the different available options.

Use ST keys to select the language and

press OK to con rm.

 The languages may be numbered or

abbreviated, such as “En” for English.

 If the language selected is not available

on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: – Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language changes only via the DVD disc menu. To access the disc menu, press DVD.

Switching camera angles

This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles.

This function can also be accessed by pressing the ANGLE key on the remote control.

Press DISPLAY on the remote control.

 The playback menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Angle } and

press OK to enter its options.

 The camera angles available for

selection appear.

Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

enter the camera angle you want to switch to, then press OK to con rm.

Time search

This option allows you to skip to a speci c point on the current disc.

Press T/C on the remote control

repeatedly to display { Time : – : – – : – – } on the top left corner of the screen.

 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

enter the time required.

 Playback skips to the selected time.

English

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Edit Recordings - HDD

English

About HDD title edit menu

In the HDD title edit menu, you can change the title name, hide unwanted scenes, delete titles or split a title.

The edit options in the HDD title edit menu are:

{ Play Title }

– Select a title (recording) to play.

{ Delete Title}

( For unprotected and unlocked titles only )

– Delete the title (recording).

{ Divide Title }

– Divide the recording into two separate titles.

{ Edit Title } – Hide the unwanted scene in the recording.

{ Rename }

– Change the name of a title (recording).

{ Lock/ Unlock } – Lock or unlock a title (recording) to prevent/allow playback.

{ Protect/ Unprotect }

– Protect or unprotect a title (recording) to prevent/allow erasure or changes being made.

Accessing the HDD title edit menu

HDD

SETUP

Press HDD on the remote control.

 The HDD content menu appears.

Use ST keys to highlight a title

(recording) and press X.

 The HDD title edit menu appears.

HDD 8 Titles

Date Time

Ch.

001 CH001

01/20/06

002

CH003

01/14/06

003

CH009

01/25/06

CH008

004

02/30/06

CH002

005

02/27/06

006

CH008

03/12/06

CH012

04/08/06

007

CH010

008

05/30/06

Press [OK] to play title.

If you have many HDD title recordings,



useí (PREV) or ë (NEXT) to view the previous/ next page of HDD titles for selection.

Use ST keys to access the different

options and press OK.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press W to go back to the HDD

title menu screen.

Note: Any title/ recording which has been edited will be marked with an edited icon index picture.

Title

Travel News Drama

Nature

CSI

Title 3

News Discover

Play Title

Delete Title

Divide Title

Edit Title

Rename

Lock

Protect

02.00 PM

04.00 PM

08.30 PM

03.30 AM

08.30 PM

11.00 AM

08.30 PM

next to the selected title’s

00:20:20 SP NTSC

TIPS: Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)

Dividing a title

You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles is characterized by its own index picture.

Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed.

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to

highlight { Divide Title } and press OK.

 The edit title playback screen appears.

During playback, use WX keys to

navigate through the title. Press OK to divide the title at the desired playback position.

 A warning message will appear.

To con rm, select

menu and press OK.

 A new title will be shown in the HDD

title menu.

To abort, select

OK.

CANCEL

in the

and press

Hiding unwanted scenes

You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again.

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to

highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.

 The edit title playback screen appears.

During playback, press PAUSE LIVE

TV u and use à á keys to navigate

through the title. Press OK to mark the beginning of a segment to hide.

Press OK again to mark the end of

segment to hide.

To hide more segments, repeat steps B



to C for each segment you want to hide.

To unhide the scenes,

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to

highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.

 The edit title playback screen appears.

During playback, use WX keys to

navigate through the title. Press OK at the beginning of the marked segment.

Press X repeatedly until you reach the

end of the marked segments and press OK.

English

Helpful Hints: – All hidden scenes will be played back in HDD title edit mode. – The { Edit Title } option is only available if the title is unlocked or unprotected.

TIPS: Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)

English

Rename a title

The original title name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below.

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to

highlight { Rename } and press OK.

 The keyboard screen appears.

Use W XST keys to highlight a

character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

 The maximum input is up to 12

characters.

You can use the following keys on the



keyboard screen to edit your input:

BkSp

: to remove a character to the

left of the cursor.

Space

: to create a space between

characters.

Caps

: to toggle between upper and

lower case characters .

Clear

: to clear the entry  eld

completely.

Exit

: to exit the keyboard screen.

To con rm your entry, select

the keyboard and press OK.

 The info panel is now updated.

Exit

To exit, select



on the keyboard

and press OK.

Lock/Unlock a title

You can choose to lock a title to prevent any unauthorized playback of the recording.

If a title has been locked, the user will be prompted to enter a 4-digit password preset in the system setup menu. For details, see “Parental Rating Level.”

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to



highlight { Lock } and press OK.

 The locked title will have a Lock icon

next to its index picture.

 When the title is locked, the option in

the HDD title edit menu will change to { Unlock }.

Protect/ Unprotect a title

You can choose to protect the title in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings.

In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to



highlight { Protect } and press OK.

 The protected title will have a Safe

Box icon

 When the title is protected, the

next to its index picture.

option in the HDD title edit menu will change to { Unprotect }.

TIPS: Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD

About disc edit menu

This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a DVD recordable disc from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player.

The displayed options in the disc editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc.

{ Play }

– Start playing from the beginning of the disc.

{ Rename Disc }

– Change the name of the disc.

{ Erase Disc } - DVD±RWs only

– Erase all the recordings in the disc.

{ Record New Title } – Start recording from the last empty title in the disc.

{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD±RWs only

– Start a new recording from the beginning of the disc, all the recorded content will be overwritten.

{ Finalize Disc } - DVD±Rs only

– Finalize the disc to enable playback on other DVD players. Further recording and editing to the disc are not allowed. It is not possible to un nalize the disc.

{ Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD±RWs only

– Lock or unlock a disc to prevent accidental erasure or changes being made.

Accessing disc editing menu

DVD

Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW disc into

the recorder.

 The Index Picture screen appears on

the TV.

Select the  rst title on the disc, press and

hold S on the remote control.

 The disc editing menu appears. Press

X to access the options. The available editing options may vary for DVD±R and DVD±RW discs.

Play

NTSC

DVD

EDIT

Use ST keys to access different options

Rename Disc Erase Disc

Record New Title Overwrite disc

Finalize Disc

Make Compatible

and OK to select.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press DVD to go back to the

disc Index Picture screen.

REC â

English

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized recordable DVD. Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

English

Rename disc

The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Rename Disc } and press OK.

 The keyboard screen appears.

Use W XST keys to highlight a

character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

 The maximum input is up to 9

characters.

You can use the following keys on the



keyboard screen to edit your input:

BkSp

: to remove a character to the

left of the cursor.

Space

: to create a space between

characters.

Caps

: to toggle between upper and

lower case characters .

Clear

: to clear the entry  eld

completely.

Exit

: to exit the keyboard screen.

To con rm your entry, select

the keyboard and press OK.

 The info panel is now updated.

To exit, select



Exit

and press OK.

on the keyboard

Erase disc (DVD±RWs only)

This erases the content of the DVD±RW disc including those that was not recorded on this recorder. Once the existing content is erased, it can be used for recording.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Erase Disc } and press OK.

 A warning message will appear.

YES

in the menu to proceed

, to abort, then press OK

Select

to con rm.

Helpful Hint: – To erase content that cannot be played back on this recorder, please use the option {Delete Optical Disc .} under the setup menu.

Record a new title

This function allows you to start a new recording at the remaining empty space in the DVD recordable disc.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Record New Title } and press OK.

Select the source you want to record

from and press REC  to start recording.

Overwrite disc (DVD±RWs only)

This function allows you to start a new recording from the beginning of a DVD±RW regardless of the contents of the disc.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Overwrite disc } and press OK.

Select the source you want to record

from and press REC  to start recording.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized recordable DVD. Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RWs only)

You can choose to protect the recordings on the DVD±RW disc in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Lock Disc } and press OK.

 The disc is locked for this recorder

only.

 When the disc is locked, the option in

the disc editing menu will change to { Unlock Disc }.

If you want to overwrite or edit on the

protected disc, select { Unlock Disc }.

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

It is necessary to  nalize a DVD±R disc before you can play it on any other DVD player. Otherwise, the disc will only playback on this recorder.

After a DVD±R disc has been  nalized, no further recordings or editing can be made to it. Make sure you have completed all the recordings and editing before  nalizing the disc.

In disc editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Finalize Disc } and press OK.

 A warning message will appear.

Select

YES

OK to start the process.

 Finalization will take a few minutes.

Do not try to open the disc tray or turn the power off as this may render the disc unusable.

Select

in the menu and press

to abort.

English

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

English

About DVD title editing

You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable DVD disc has been  nalized, it cannot be edited.

The displayed options in the title editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc.

{ Play Title }

– Start playing a recording.

{ Edit Title }

– Access video editing menu.

{ Rename Title }

– Change the name of the recording.

{ Erase Title } - DVD±RWs only

– Delete the title (recording.)

{ Overwrite Title } - DVD±RWs only – Start a new recording and the existing title (recording) will be overwritten.

{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD±RWs only

– Overwrite from existing selected title onwards to the end of the disc.

{ Append Title }

– Insert a new recording to the last existing recording.

Accessing DVD title edit menu

Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW disc into

the recorder.

 The Index Picture screen appears on

the TV.

During playback, press DVD to access



the Index Picture screen.

Use ST keys to highlight a title

(recording), and press X.

 The title editing menu appears.

Play Title

Edit Title Rename Title

Erase Title Overwrite Title

Overwrite Disc

Append Title

3. My movie

Empty

Use ST keys to access different options

and OK to select.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press W.

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Editing video

This feature allows access to the video editing menu. See “Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD” for more information.

In title editing menu, use ST keys to



select { Edit Title } and press OK.

 The video editing menu appears.  The recorder will play the

selected title.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

Rename title

The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following

Overwrite title (DVD±RW only)

This function allows you to record a new title from the beginning of the current title in the DVD±RW disc.

the steps below.

In title editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Rename Title } and press OK.

 The keyboard screen appears.

Use W X ST keys to highlight a

character and press OK to select.

 The maximum input is up to 9

characters.

You can use the following keys on the



keyboard screen to edit your input:

BkSp

: to remove a character to the

left of the cursor.

Space

: to create a space between

characters.

Caps

: to toggle between upper and

select { Overwrite Title } and press OK.

Select the source you want to record

from and press REC  to start recording.

Overwrite from the selected title

You can select to overwrite only the recordings from the selected title to the end of the disc.

In title editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Overwrite Disc } and press OK to con rm.

lower case characters .

Clear

: to clear the entry  eld

completely.

Exit

: to exit the keyboard screen.

To con rm your entry, select

the keyboard and press OK.

 The info panel is now updated.

Exit

To exit, select



on the keyboard

and press OK.

Erase title

You can delete a speci c title (recording) from the disc. However, for the DVD±R disc, the deleted space cannot be used for further recording.

In title editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Erase Title } and press OK.

 A warning message will appear.

YES

in the menu to proceed

to abort, then press OK to

Select

Append recording

This function allows you to append recording to the last existing title.

Note: Under the { Append Title } option, it is not possible to select the mode of record quality when a recording is appended to an existing title on a DVD. The record quality will always be determined by the quality mode of the existing title.

In title editing menu, use ST keys to

select { Append Title } and press OK.

Press SOURCE to select the input

channel to append.

Press REC  to start append recording.

To stop append recording, press

STOP .

con rm.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu.

English

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

English

About video editing

After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two.

When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.

The edit functions available in the disc editing menu are:

{ Title }

– Select a speci c title (recording) to play.

{ Chapter }

– Select a chapter within the selected title.

{ Chapter Marker }

– Insert a chapter marker in the recording or erase a chapter marker to combine two chapters.

{ Hide Chapter }

– Hide the unwanted scene in the recording.

{ Index Picture }

– Select a scene in the recording as the index picture screen.

{ Split Title }

– Divide the recording into two under separate titles.

Accessing video editing menu

DVD

SETUP

Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW disc into

the recorder. Press DVD on the remote control.

 The Index Picture screen appears on

the TV.

Use ST keys to highlight a title

(recording), and press X to access the menu.

 The title editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Edit Title }

and press OK.

 The edit mode menu appears.

Edit Mode

Title 02/06

Chapter 01/10

Play Chapter Marker Hide Chapter

Index Picture Split Title Title Elapsed 0:20:45

Use ST keys to access different options

and press OK to select.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press DVD.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

Selecting a title

It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title.

In edit mode, use ST keys to select

{ Title } and press OK.

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in

a title and press OK.

 The recorder will play the selected

title.

Selecting a chapter

It shows the current chapter and the total number of chapters in the title. It also allows you to select another chapter within the title.

In edit mode, use ST keys to select

{ Chapter } and press OK.

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in

the chapter and press OK.

 The recorder will play the

selected chapter.

Creating chapter markers

You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you to access a speci c point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

chapter markers

In edit mode, useST keys to select

{ Chapter Marker } and press

OK.

Use ST keys to select one of the

options and press OK to con rm.

{ Insert Marker }

– Select this to insert a new chapter marker at the current point of playback.

{ Delete Marker }

– Select this to delete the current chapter marker (it refers to the closest marker before the current point of playback.) The current chapter will then combine with the chapter before it.

{ Delete All Markers }

– Select this to delete all the chapter markers in the current title.

English

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued )

English

Hiding an unwanted chapter

You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again.

Create a chapter marker at the scene

you are going to hide. ( See previous page on “Creating chapter markers”.)

Select the chapter you want to hide and

start playback. ( See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”.)

In edit mode, use ST keys to select

{ Hide Chapter } and press OK.

 The current chapter will be hidden.

To unhide a chapter

In edit mode, use ST keys to select

{ Unhide Chapter } and press

OK.

 The video editing menu appears.  While in editing mode, the hidden

chapter/chapters will play.

Wait for the chapter you want to unhide

to occur or use WX keys on the remote control to make a fast search.

 The current chapter will be visible

during playback.

Helpful Hint: – All the hidden chapters will be played back while in video editing mode.

Changing Index Picture

The index picture is the picture of the title you will see when the recorder loads up the Index menu. Normally, the  rst frame of a recording is shown as the title’s index picture.

In edit mode, useST keys to select

{ Index Picture } and press OK.

 The display will be in playback mode.

Use WX keys on the remote control to

search for the scene to use, then press OK to con rm the current scene as the index picture for the title.

 The new index picture will be shown

in the title menu.

Splitting a title (DVD±RWs only)

You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles will be characterized by its own index picture.

Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed.

In edit mode, use ST keys to select



{ Split Title } and press OK to

divide the title at the current playback position.

 A new title will be shown at the Index

Picture screen.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu.

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Setup Menu Options

Accessing the Setup Menu

The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences.

SETUP

Press SETUP on the remote control.

 The setup menu appears on TV.

Use ST keys to highlight a setup option

and press X to access.

Use ST keys to highlight the setting you

wish to change and press OK to con rm and go back to the previous menu item.

 Instructions and explanation of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press SETUP.

SETUP MENU - GENERAL

Auto Chapter Marker

Record Quality

Auto Program

Manual Program

See chapters “Before Recording” and “Setup Menu Options – GENERAL settings”

SETUP MENU - VIDEO

TV System

TV Shape

Progressive Scan

DivX(R) Video on Demand

YesDVD

See this chapter “Setup Menu Options – VIDEO settings”

5min.

SPP

Edit

NTSC

4:3 LB

Off

Set

SETUP MENU - AUDIO

SPDIF Output

LPCM Output

RAW

LPCM 96Hz

See this chapter “Setup Menu Options – AUDIO settings”

SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE

System Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Disc Menu Language

English

Off

English

See the chapter “Step 3: Installation and Setup – LANGUAGE settings”

SETUP MENU -

DATE / TIME

Date(mm/dd/yyyy)

Time(hh:mm)

01 01 2006

10 : 33 AM

See the chapter “Step 3: Installation and Setup – DATE/TIME settings”

SETUP MENU - PREFERENCES

Parental Level

Change Password

Reset Menu Settings

Screensaver

Off

See this chapter “Setup Menu Options – PREFERENCES settings”

SETUP MENU - HDD

Save Time Shift Buffer

HDD Info

Space Management

Delete HDD

Delete Optical Disc

Show

Automatic

See the chapter “Before Recording – HDD settings”

English

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Setup Menu Options (continued)

English

VIDEO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

TV System The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should

match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV.

Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one



of the options.

{ NTSC } – Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC

color system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output it to NTSC format.

{ PAL } – Select this if the connected TV has the PAL

color system. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL format.

TV Shape The picture shape can be adjusted to  t your TV.

Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one



of the options.

{ 4:3 LB } – For a ‘wide screen’ display with black

bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

{ 4:3 PS } – For a full-height picture with sides

trimmed.

{ 16:9 WS } – For wide screen TV (frame ratio

16:9.)

Progressive Scan Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the

standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Please check your TV user manual for more information.



Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one

of the options.

{ Off } – Select this to disable progressive scan feature. { On } – Select this to enable progressive scan feature.

Helpful Hint; If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 10 seconds for the auto recovery.

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Setup Menu Options (continued)

VIDEO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

DivX® Video on Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) Demand registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos

using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.

1) Press X to display the registration code.

2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a CD-R/RW for playback on this recorder.

YesDVD YesDVD™ is offered on your recorder as a limited trial, enabling

you to create three (3) free YesDVD™ discs from this recorder. When all the three YesDVD™ trials are used, there will be no further dialog asking to create a YesDVD to DVD. To create more YesDVD™ discs, you have to purchase the full version of YesDVD™. See the chapter “YesDVD YesDVD

settings” for details

after direct recording

–

PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Parental Level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete

disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels range from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children, or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.



Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one

of the options.

Rating explanations

{ 1. Kid Safe } ~ { 2. G } – Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of

all ages.

{ 3. PG } – Parental Guidance suggested. { 4. PG13 } – Unsuitable for children under age 13. { 5. PG R } ~ { 6. R } – Restricted; recommended that parents

restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervized by a parent or adult guardian.

{ 7. NC 17 } – No children under age 17; not recommended

viewing for children under age 17.

{ 8. Adult } – Mature material; should be viewed only by

adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language.

{ Off } – Parental Control is not active.

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Setup Menu Options (continued)

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PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

DVDs that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit pin code.

Helpful Hints: – This feature will not limit viewing if the disc manufacture did not code the disc. – Parental control will not have any effect on VCDs, SVCDs or CDs as such disc do not have any level indication.

Change Password This option allows you to change your password setting for

parental control.

New Password

Enter password

Enter new password

Re-enter password

CANCEL

1) Use ST keys to highlight { Change Password } and press OK.

* * * *

 You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code.

2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code.

 When doing this for the  rst time, enter the default password

‘3308’.

 If you forget your four-digit pin code, the default password is 3308.

3) Enter your new password and press T.

4) Re-enter your new password and select

press OK on the remote control to con rm.

, then

Reset Menu settings

Press X to reset the menu settings of this recorder.



 A warning message will appear. Select

to proceed or

to abort, then press OK to con rm.

CANCEL

in the menu

Screensaver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding

exposure to a static image for too long.

Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select



one of the options.

{ On } – Select this if you wish to turn off the TV

screen, after playback had been stopped or paused for more than 15 minutes.

{ Off } – Select this to disable the screen saver.

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Setup Menu Options (continued)

AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

SPDIF Output

Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one



of the options.

{ RAW } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s

COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect to a multichannel receiver.

{ LPCM } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s

COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect to a stereo or audio/video system.

LPCM Output This setting allows you to select between two levels:

{ LPCM 48 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is

capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 48 kHz. In addition, the disc you are playing back must be recorded in 48kHz LPCM format.

{ LPCM 96 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is

capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.In addition, the disc you are playing back must be recorded in 96kHz LPCM format.

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Firmware Upgrade

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Installing the latest  rmware

Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the  rmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the  rmware is continuously re ned for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder.

Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade!

Visit Philips’ website at



‘www.philips.com/usasupport’ to check for the availability of the latest  rmware upgrade.

Note: When checking for the latest  rmware upgrade, please also check for any accompanying instructions on installing the  rmware.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of disc should I use for recording?

You can only record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD+R/+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD recordable disc?

4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 CDs. 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 mode of record quality indicates the number of hours that will  t on a single disc.

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

DVD±Rs are “recordable” discs and DVD±RWs are “rewritable” discs. With a DVD±R disc, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you cannot record any more content on the disc. The DVD±RW disc 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 a time to this recorder. – You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack.

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

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

What are Titles and Chapters?

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

Title

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

chapter markers

A program is 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 recorder will automatically create a new Title each time you start a new recording. – For DVD recordings, you can add chapters manually. – For HDD recordings, you can preset chapters to be automatically inserted at 5-minutes intervals.

What does “ nalizing” a disc do?

Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded, only required for recorable DVDs. 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 six modes of record quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours recording at VHS quality) on a recordable DVD. Choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of materia

Record Quality

HQ High Quality

SP Standard Play

SPP Standard Play Plus

LP Long Play

EP Extended Play

SLP Super Long Play

SEP Super Extended Play

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

Hours of Recording that can be stored

HDD

160GB

102

136

200

250

DVD±R/±RW

4.7GB recordable disc 1

2.5

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WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs,  rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

Problem (General) Solution

No power.

The recorder does not respond.

Remote control does not work.

No picture.

No sound.

No TV signal received from the recorder.

– Press STANDBY-ON key on the front of the recorder to turn

on the system.

– Make sure the AC outlet has power.

– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder from the

power outlet for 30 seconds, then reconnect and switch on the recorder again..

– Aim the remote control directly at the iR sensor on the front of

the recorder (not towards TV).

– Remove any obstacles between the recorder and remote

control.

– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for

the recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down key on your TV’s remote control until you

see the TV program. – Check the video connection between the recorder and the TV. – Your DVD recorder might have been set to Progressive Scan

mode while your TV does not support Progressive Scan.

Follow the steps below:

1) Connect the supplied AV cable (red/white/yellow) from your

DVD recorder OUT2 on the rear panel to the TV’s Video In

and Audio In jacks.

2) Turn on the TV and use the TV’s remote control to select

the corresponding video-in channel on the TV. (eg., AV, EXT1).

3) Turn on the DVD recorder and wait until the display panel

shows a channel number. Press SETUP on the remote control

once. Enter the code “1168” and wait for the screen to be

refreshed after a few seconds. The “Pro Scan” icon on the

display will disappear.

– Check the recorder audio connections. Read chapter “Basic

Recorder Connections - Connecting the audio cables” for

details. – Set the option for digital audio output correctly, based on the

device you have connected to the recorder. Read chapter

“Setup Menu Options - AUDIO settings” for details.

– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Installation and Setup -

Setting your TV channel programs” for details.

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Problem (Playback) Solution

Disc does not play.

The picture is distorted or black and white during playback.

There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.

Distorted sound coming from a connected hi- system or ampli er.

The message ‘UNKNOWN DISC’ appears.

– Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions

or Region 1 in order to play on this recorder.

– There is no recording on the disc or it is not a supported type

of disc. Read chapter “Playback from Disc - Playable discs” for details.

– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc

or replace a new one.

– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

– The disc does not match with the TV color system standard

(PAL/NTSC). – The disc is dirty, clean the disc. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.

This is not a malfunction.

– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3: Installation

and Setup - Setting your TV channel programs” for details.

– Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the ‘Phono’

input of your ampli er. – If you are playing a DTS CD, you have to connect the COAXIAL

jack of this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or ampli er.

– This message may appear if you insert a disc that may have

encountered one of the following:

– Error during recording: The title may be missing.

– Error while changing the title/index picture: The original title/

index picture may be visible.

– Error while  nalizing or the disc has not been  nalized.

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The recorded DVD cannot be played back on another DVD player.

– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player/

recorder cannot detect it. Please observe the following

‘minimum recording times’. Mode of record quality: {High

Quality - HQ} – 5 minutes, {Standard Play - SP} – 10 minutes,

{Standard Play Plus - SPP} – 13 minutes, {Long Play - LP} – 15

minutes, {Extended Play - EP} – 20 minutes, {Super Long Play -

SLP} – 30 minutes, {Super Extended Play - SEP } – 30 minutes.

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Problem (Recording) Solution

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.

The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the VCR Plus+

Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes.

The message ‘This will clear the time shift buffer’ appears.

There is a power failure during the deleting of the recorder’s HDD contents.

system.

– The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you

selected the wrong program number. Check the TV channels stored.

– You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting the clock

setting.

– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copy-protected

materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD recordable disc.

– The hard disk could be full. Delete some titles to create space

for new recordings.

1) Enter the VCR Plus+ channel.

2) Press OK to con rm.

3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input  eld. If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select this entry  eld and change the channel number.

4) Press OK to con rm.

– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that

have been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is  ne, but the recording on the DVD recordable disc is faulty.

This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or

video cassettes.

– The DVD recordable disc has a limited recording lifetime, please

change a new disc for recording.

– The requested action requires that the time shift buffer

(temporary HDD storage) to be cleared. All contents that were not marked for recording will be deleted.

– You have to reselect the { Delete HDD } option and delete the

HDD contents again.

programming number of the desired TV

There is a power failure during the copying of  les to a DVD±R disc.

During recording from the time shift buffer, it is not possible to start or stop a recording.

– The titles that were previously recorded will be deleted and the

space used for recording cannot be re-used. The disc can be used as a normal blank disc. You have to re-copy the  les to the disc again.

– Parts of the signal may be copy-protected by the broadcaster.

This portion of the time shift video bar will be shown in a different color. You can only start or stop a recording if the selected portion does not contain any copyright content.

– Use WX keys or à á keys to navigate to a non-protected

portion and press REC to start a recording. To end a recording, press STOP.

– Press SELECT to clear a recording at any time.

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Speci cations

Video Recording

• Recording System: NTSC/ PAL

• Compression formats: MPEG2

• Modes of Record Quality: High Quality : HQ

Standard Play : SP

Standard Play Plus : SPP Long Play : LP Extended Play : EP Super Long Play : SLP Super Extended Play : SEP

• Recording enhancements:

Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title,

Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch

Record

• Audio compression: Dolby Digital

Video Playback

• Disc Playback Media: CD, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD,

DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,

DVD-RW, MP3-CD, Video CD, SVCD

• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1, DivX

• Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL

Audio Playback

• Disc Playback Media: MP3-CD, CD, CD-R/

CD-RW

• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3,

PCM,

• MP3 bit rates: 32 - 256 kbps

Still Picture Playback

• Disc Playback Media: Picture CD

• Picture compression format: JPEG

• Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow

TV systems

• Playback: NTSC/PAL

• Recording: NTSC/PAL

• Internal tuner: NTSC

Video Performance

• D/A Converter 10 bit, 54 MHz

• A/D Converter 10 bit, 27 MHz

• Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan

Audio Performance

• DA Converter 24 bit, 192 kHz

• AD Converter 24 bit, 96 kHz

• Signal / Noise (1kHz) 100 dB

• Dynamic range (1kHz) 95 dB

• Crosstalk (1kHz) 105 dB

Tuner/Reception/ Transmission

• TV System: NTSC

• Aerial input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)

Storage Media

• Recording : – DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

• Hard Disk Capacity: 160GB

• HDD recording enhancements:

– Instant Replay, Time Shift Buffer

• Extra Hard Disk Technology:

– Pause Live TV, Simultaneous Record and

Playback, Direct Record to DVD

• HDD to DVD archiving: high speed (direct copy)

Connectivity

• Rear Connections – S-video out – Component Video out – Video (CVBS) out – Analog audio left/right out – Antenna in – TV out

– Digital audio out (coaxial)

• Front Connections – i.LINK DV in (IEEE 1394 4-pin) – S-Video in – Video (CVBS) in – USB

– Analog audio left/right in

Timer Recording

• Programmable events: 20

• Repeat modes: Once, Daily, Weekly

• Enhancement: Manual Timer, VCR Plus+® programming

Convenience

• Direct Record to optical disc

• Child Protection: Parental Control

• Clock: Automatic Date-Time Setting

• YesDVD

Power

• Power Supply: 110V~240V, 50~60 Hz

• Power Consumption: 28 W

• Standby power consumption: < 3.0 W

Dimensions

• Set dimension (W x H x D) : 435 x 43 x 322 mm

• Set Weight : 4.3 kg

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Glossary

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into

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numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has speci c numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, stereo, etc.)

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.)

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x/6.x: The DivX code is a patentpending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be transported over the internet, while maintaining high visual quality.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, center and subwoofer.)

DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD±RW or DVD±R. An Index Picture represents each recording.

JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

MP3: A  le format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD.

MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each sound track constitute one sound  eld. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

Parental control: Limits disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can  nd the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions.)

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound  elds full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video to a TV.

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Display panel symbols/ messages

The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display:

00:00



Multifunction display/ text line

– Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode).

– TV program title

X TIMER



A timer recording has been programmed or is active.

BLANK



No recordings on the disc.

BLOCKED



The disc tray cannot be opened or closed due to some mechanical obstruction.

CLOSING



Disc tray is closing.

DISC



The disc edit menu is on.

EMPTY



No recordings in the hard disk drive.

NOSIGNAL



No signal or poor signal strength.

OPEN



Disc tray is opened or opening.

PRO SCAN



Lights up when progressive scan is activated.

READING



Disc is being recognized by the recorder.

PHILIPS



The recorder has been turned on.

UNKNOWM



The disc cannot be read.

SCANXXX



Please wait until this message disappears. The recorder is busy processing an operation. XXX indicates the number of found channels, and is constantly updated

¡_CHXXX



In time shift mode, where XXX indicates the input video source or channel number of tuner input.

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UPDATE



Please wait until the blinking message disappears. The disc is being formatted or data is being written to it.



The system setup menu, disc menu, title menu or timer menu display is on.

HDDMENU



The hard disk menu display is on.

NO DISC



No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible that the disc cannot be read.

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Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE (1) YEAR

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below.

WHO IS COVERED:

Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.

WHAT IS COVERED:

The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect arises and a valid claim is received by Philips within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory, or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product. Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty, whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.

Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.

Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS:

This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manufactured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold with the product. NonPhilips manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own products packaged with the bundled product.

Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.

This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b) to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.

• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips.

• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost software.

• Damage occurring to product during shipping.

• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes).

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt can be provided.

• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish Speaking)

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

3121 233 48801

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Philips DVDR3455H-37B User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual