PHILIPS DVDR3575H, DVDR3577H, DVDR3595H, DVDR3597H User Manual

HDD & DVD Player / Recorder

DVDR3575H / DVDR3577H DVDR3595H / DVDR3597H

User Manual

Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual rst for quick tips

that make using your Philips product more enjoyable.

at www.philips.com/welcome

This product comes with

Home Service

Refer to the inside page for details.

Premium

Premium Home Service

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Dear valued customer,

Thank you for buying a Philips DVD Recorder.

Your product comes with the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ warranty.

Should you require any assistance in operating your set, Philips offers you professional suppor t via:

Philips Support Center website

www.philips.com/support

Philips Consumer Care Helpline *

where our trained representatives will guide you, step-by-step, to solve any issues you have.

If we are unable to provide a solution, Philips will be pleased to pick-up your DVD Recorder from your home; and provide a ser vice replacement set, within 10 days. That’s the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ commitment to you. This ser vice comes free-of-charge (except for Consumer Care Helpline) and applies to all Philips DVD Recorders during the Philips warranty period.

For more information, please contact a representative via the Philips Consumer Care Helpline.

* Refer to the back page of this manual for the Philips Customer Care phone number in your country. Please have with you the model number, serial number and purchase date of your product when contacting Philips Customer Care.

Important notes for users in U.K.

Mains plug

This apparatus is  tted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362

5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Re t the fuse cover.

Italia

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3575H, DVDR3577H, DVDR3595H, DVDR3597H, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.

Fatto a Eindhoven

Philips Consumer Electronics

Philips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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If the  tted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug  tted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed off to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).

As these colours may not correspond with the

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colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: – Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. – Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. – Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Norge

Typeskilt  nnes på apparatens underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 90 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)

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD/HDD RECORDER DVDR3575H, DVDR3577H, DVDR3595H, DVDR3597H Serial No. _______________

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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling.

Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten.

Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning speci cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen sitter i vägguttaget.

Luokan 1 laserlaite Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.

Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for

electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

GUIDE Plus+, S

HOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+,

G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject to various international patents and patents applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related af liates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

CAUTION! This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to quali ed personnel.

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

DivX Ultra Certi ed products: “DivX, DivX Ultra Certi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-De nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

English

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 2006/95/EC + 2004/108/EC

Table of Contents

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General

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

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

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

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

Energy saving message ........................................................................................................................................8

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

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

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

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

Special features ............................................................................................................................................10~11

Product Overview

Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 12~14

Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................14

Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 15

Connections & Setup

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ......................................................................16~18

Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................16

Connecting the video/audio cables ........................................................................................................17~18

Step 2: Optional Connections .................................................................................19~23

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 to an AV ampli er/receiver ..................................................................................................... 22

Connecting to a camcorder ............................................................................................................................23

Step 3: Installation and Set-up .............................................................................. 24~25

Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system ............................................................................26~27

Watch T V

Control TV Programmes ....................................................................................... 28~30

Viewing live TV................................................................................................................................................... 28

About Time Shift Buffer - temporary HDD storage ......................................................................28~29

Pause live TV function ...................................................................................................................................... 30

Instant replay function ..................................................................................................................................... 30

FlexTime function .............................................................................................................................................. 30

GUIDE Plus+ TV listings ................................................................................................................................ 30

Main Menu

Using GUIDE Plus+ menu .......................................................................................31~33

GUIDE Plus+ menu bar .............................................................................................................................31~33

Using the Home menu ........................................................................................... 34~35

About the Home menu .................................................................................................................................... 34

Viewing media information ..............................................................................................................................35

Recording

Before Recording ..................................................................................................... 36~39

Recording media .................................................................................................................................................36

Default recording settings .......................................................................................................................37~39

Record TV Programmes ......................................................................................... 40~47

Record current TV programme .................................................................................................................... 40

Record a speci c section of TV programmes .......................................................................................... 40

Simultaneous record and play function ........................................................................................................41

Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver .............................................................................................42

About timer recording ......................................................................................................................................43

Timer recording (GUIDE Plus+ system) ......................................................................................................43

Timer recording (ShowView/VIDEO Plus+ system) ....................................................................... 44~45

Timer recording (manually) .....................................................................................................................45~46

Changing/Deleting a scheduled recording ...................................................................................................47

Table of Contents

Record from external devices ................................................................................ 48~50

Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/DVD player) .................................................. 48

Recording from a DV Camcorder .........................................................................................................49~50

Copy TV programmes from HDD..........................................................................51~52

About copying .....................................................................................................................................................51

Copying recordings to recordable DVD......................................................................................................51

Changing the screen display for recordable DVD ....................................................................................52

Copy Files

Copy  les between HDD, USB and DVD ............................................................. 53~54

Copying  les from HDD to USB or recordable DVD .............................................................................53

Copying  les from USB to HDD or recordable DVD ............................................................................ 54

Copying  les from CD/DVD to HDD or USB .......................................................................................... 54

Playback

Playback from HDD ................................................................................................ 55~57

Hard Disk navigation .........................................................................................................................................55

Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................56

Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD .....................................................................................................57

Repeat hard disk playback ................................................................................................................................57

Playback from USB device ............................................................................................58

Playback from Disc ...................................................................................................59~61

Additional Playback Features ................................................................................ 62~69

Edit Recordings

Edit Recordings - Hard Disk ....................................................................................70~74

Changing the title name ....................................................................................................................................70

Selecting the genre .............................................................................................................................................70

Video editing .................................................................................................................................................71~74

Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD ....................................................................... 75~80

About editing recordable DVDs ....................................................................................................................75

Changing the disc/title name ...........................................................................................................................76

Making the edited DVD±RW compatible ...................................................................................................76

Deleting all recordings/titles ...........................................................................................................................76

Finalising the DVD±R for playback ............................................................................................................... 77

Deleting a recording/title ................................................................................................................................ 77

Lock/Unlock the disc for playback ................................................................................................................78

Protecting the recorded titles (DVD±RW) ................................................................................................78

Video editing ................................................................................................................................................79~80

System Settings

System Menu Options .............................................................................................. 81~91

System menu navigation ...................................................................................................................................81

Language settings ............................................................................................................................................... 82

Playback settings .........................................................................................................................................83~84

Video output settings ....................................................................................................................................... 85

Audio settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 86

Analogue tuner settings ............................................................................................................................ 87~89

Setup settings .............................................................................................................................................. 90~91

Other

Other Information .......................................................................................................... 92

Installing the latest software .......................................................................................................................... 92

Copyright notice ................................................................................................................................................ 92

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................. 93~95

Troublesho oting ......................................................................................................9 6~101

Display panel symbols/messages ........................................................................102~103

Glossary................................................................................................................. 104~105

Speci cations ................................................................................................................106

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Care and Safety Information

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IMPORTANT NOTE!

DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are intending not to use this product for a long period of time. Power is needed to enable the recorder to perform essential tasks like timer recordings, downloading of Electronic Program Guide information and automatically updating the system date/time.

Setup precautions

Finding a suitable location

– Place this unit on a  at, hard and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a carpet. – Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or ampli er). – Do not put anything under this unit (e.g., CDs, magazines). – Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power plug can be easily reached.

Space for ventilation

– Place this unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”) clearance from the rear and the top of this unit and 5cm (2”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm

10cm )

10cm

Cleaning discs

CAUTION!

Risk of damage to discs! Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners available commercially, or antistatic sprays intended for discs.

Wipe the disc with a micro  bre cleaning

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cloth from the centre to the edge in a straight line movement.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care

To avoid damage to the hard disk and losing important data: – Do not move the recorder or subject it to vibration whilst in operation. – Do not remove the AC power plug from the mains socket without switching the recorder to standby mode.

It is recommended to archive important recording to a recordable DVD as backup.

Energy saving message

5cm

Avoid high temperature, moisture, water and dust

– This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. – Do not place any object or items that can damage this unit (e.g., liquid  lled objects, lighted candles).

In order to minimise the power consumption in standby mode, we recommend you to leave this unit with Eco mode enable and turn off the front panel display brightness. See Playback settings - { Display } option and Setup settings - { Eco mode } option.

Product Information

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Introduction

This DVD/Hard Disk Drive (HDD) recorder changes the way you watch TV. You have full control over the TV programmes you watch, because the Time Shift Buffer function stores all the programmes that the recorder is tuned to. You can ‘pause’ TV programmes with Pause Live TV function, or repeat any scene with the Instant Replay function.

Recording has never been easier with the built-in Hard Disk Drive, you can record up to 180~300 hours of video in SEP (Super Extended Play) recording mode.

Model Hard Disk

DVDR3575H DVDR3577H

DVDR3595H DVDR3597H

Drive (HDD)

160 GB 180

250 GB 300

On top of that, you can store the DivX movies, music  les and digital camera photos in the HDD Media Jukebox.

DVDR3575H

DVDR3577H DivX  les 150 270 Photos 10,000 10,000 Music  les 4,500 7,000

To set the recorder to record a particular programme, simply access the GUIDE Plus+ system, which lists the TV programme schedule for the next 8 (eight) days. It also allows you to schedule recordings, search for the programme you want to record, or sort all programmes by genre.

Maximum recording hours

DVDR3595H DVDR3597H

When you want to save or share a recording, simply copy it to a recordable DVD. You can also copy recordings from your video camera or camcorder through the i-Link connection.

Before you can start using this recorder, you must complete the basic connection and initial recorder set-up in three simple steps.

Step 1: Basic recorder connections. Step 2: Optional connections for other devices. Step 3: Installation and set-up.

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

Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identi cation and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

– Quick Start Guide – RF antenna cable – Scart cable – Remote control and batteries

Region codes

DVD movies are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players/recorders are programmed to a speci c region code.

This device only plays Region 2 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ‘ALL’. DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this recorder.

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Product Information (continue d)

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Special features

Pause Live TV

Every TV programme is now under your control, allowing you to take a break without missing a moment. You can pause any live TV programme by simply pressing PAUSE LIVE TV button and resume playback by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV button again. You can now continue watching the remainder of the programme or if you want to return to the live TV programme again, just press the LIVE TV button.

Instant Replay

You can repeat any scene of a live TV programme by pressing the REPLAY () button, as often as you like. If you wish to return to the live TV programme again, just press the LIVE TV button.

To enjoy Instant Replay, you need to turn your recorder on and watch your favourite TV programmes via your recorder.

FlexTime

You can be truly  exible with your time now with FlexTime. FlexTime allows you to start watching a TV programme while it is still being recorded, you do not need to wait for the recording to  nish before starting to watch it. Alternatively, you can also watch another earlier recorded programme, play a DVD or DivX movie or enjoy some music while the recorder is recording the TV programme.

Time Shift Buffer (TSB)

As soon as you turn on your recorder, the TV channel it is tuned to will be stored into the Time Shift Buffer. Think of this as a temporary storage for TV programmes allowing you great  exibility. It can contain up to 6 (six) hour of TV programmes and will automatically  ush anything that is older. You can mark portions of the Time Shift Buffer and copy them to your recordings list for later viewing or copying to recordable DVD. The recorder needs to be turned on for the Time Shift Buffer to be active. When the recorder is turned off, the Time Shift Buffer is automatically cleared.

Guide Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system lists all the TV programmes information for the coming eight days. You can use it to schedule recordings, quick search for your favourite shows by keyword or sort by genre.

ShowView / VIDEO Plus+

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

Product Information (continue d)

SAT Recording

This function enables you to record a programme from your Satellite Receiver or any other device. Make sure that the device is connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket of this recorder, and the timer setting has been done on the connected device.

Follow TV

With this function you can align the sequence of the channels on your TV (analogue only) with those on your recorder. This enhances the ef ciency of the system for recordings. Make sure you have connected the TV to the EXT1 TO TV socket of this recorder. * The Follow TV feature may not work properly on every TV.

i.LINK

i.LINK, also known as ‘FireWire’ or ‘IEEE 1394’, is a digital connection for connecting your camcorder to enable you to make high quality copies of your camcorder videos. The connector can be found behind the front  ap door.

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Remote Control

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PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE Plus+

SUBTITLE

INFO SELECT EDIT SCART

AUDIO

a 2

– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal

standby mode.

b CAM

– Switches to the camcorder that is

connected to the DV IN CAM2 socket.

c USB

– Switches to USB mode and shows the

content of the USB device.

d Colour coded buttons

– These buttons can be used to select the

coloured options available in some menus.

e OPTIONS

– Enters/exits the Options menu. This

menu provides various setting options.

f   : Cursor buttons for moving to the

left/right. In recorder’s Live TV mode, replay or skip the scene by a speci ed length of time.

  : Cursor buttons for moving up/

down.

g OK

– Con rms an entry or selection.

h HOME

– Enters/exits the recorder’s Home menu.

i PREV í/ NEXTë

– Skips to previous or next title/chapter/

track.

– Skips to the previous or next day in the

GUIDE Plus+ menu.

j TIMER (GUIDE Plus+)

– Enters/Exits the GUIDE Plus+ TV listings,

timer programming menu.

k P +-

– While in Live TV mode, select the next

or previous TV channel or the external input source (EXT1, EXT2, CAM1).

– While in camcorder mode, select other

external input source (EXT1, EXT2, CAM1).

– Skips to the next or previous page in the

GUIDE Plus+ menu.

l AUDIO

– Selects an audio language/channel.

m SCART

(only effective when your TV is connected with

the Scart cable to EXT1 of your recorder)

– Switches to the device that is connected

to the EXT2 Scart connector of your recorder. If no device is connected to EXT2, it switches to TV preset instead. To switch back to recorder mode, press this button again.

n EDIT

– Enters/exits the editing menu.

LIVE TV

– Switches to live TV mode. It activates

the Time Shift Buffer that allows you to pause or replay the TV programme at any time.

p HDD LIST

– Shows the list of your recordings stored

in the internal hard disk.

Remote Control (continued)

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q DISC

– Shows the content of the disc.

r BACK

– Returns to the previous menu.

s REW m / FFW M

– Fast reverse or fast forward search.

t PAUSE LIVE TV u

– Pauses or resumes a live TV programme. – Starts or pauses playback of any recorded

title or disc.

STOP x

– Stops playback/recording. – Hold down this button to open or close

the disc tray.

REC z

– Starts recording the currently viewed TV

programme. Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments.

u TV VOL +-

– Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips

TVs or compatible brands only).

v Alphanumeric keypad

– Used to enter numbers or letters (using

SMS style entry).

– Selects a chapter/track/title number to

play.

– Selects the recorder’s preset tuner

channel.

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE Plus+

SUBTITLE

INFO SELECT EDIT SCART

AUDIO

w SUBTITLE

– Selects a DVD or DivX subtitle language.

x INFO

– Displays on-screen information. – Access the programme details in the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

y SELECT

– Selects multiple  les for copying or

deleting.

– Toggles between ‘T’ (title) and ‘C’

(chapter) selection during disc playback, then use the í / ë keys to select the previous or next title/chapter.

– Toggles between upper and lower case

characters while using the alphanumeric keypad.

Remote Control (continued)

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Using the remote control

A Open the battery compartment cover.

B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA.

Match the indications (+-) inside the battery compartment.

C Close the cover.

D Point the remote control directly at the

remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function.

PAUSE LIVE TV

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, they should be disposed of properly.

Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters

PAUSE LIVE TV

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

INFO SELECT EDIT SCART

– Press a number button repeatedly until the required character or the number appears. – To enter special symbols, press button

repeatedly. – To select upper/lower case (capital/ small) letters, press SELECT. – To enter a space, press button .

SUBTITLE

INFO SELECT EDIT SCART

AUDIO

Main Unit

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a STANDBY-ON

– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal

standby mode.

b Disc tray

c OPEN CLOSE ç

– Opens or closes the disc tray.

d Display panel

– Shows information about the current

status of the recorder.

e HDD ACTIVE

– Lights up when access hard disk.

f u

– Pauses or resumes a live TV show. – Starts or pauses playback.

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– Skips to the previous or next chapter/

track. Hold down the button to make a reverse/forward search.

– Stops playback/recording.

– Starts recording the currently viewed TV

programme. Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments.

– Lights up while recording is in progress.

Sockets behind the  ap

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

h DV IN-CAM2 socket

– Input for digital camcorders (also

referred to as FireWire or IEEE1394).

i VIDEO-AUDIO-CAM1 socket

– Composite video and audio inputs for

camcorder/DVD player/VCR or other similar device.

j USB socket

– Input for USB  ash drive, USB memory

reader or digital camera. * Not all brands and models of digital cameras are supported, except those compliant with the PTP standard.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

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EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

Connecting the antenna cables

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

If you want to connect to a VCR

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and/or a separate Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver,

see ‘Step 2: Optional Connections’ for details.

AUDIO OUT

CVBS OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

A Connect the existing Antenna cable (it

can be from the off-air wall socket or Cable Box) to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder.

B Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied)

from the TV-OUT socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on your TV (usually labelled as ANT, ANTENNA IN, RF IN).

MAINS

Helpful Hint: – Depending on how you have currently connected your TV channel (directly from an off-air antenna or cable box or VCR), you’ll have to disconnect some of the cables before you make the antenna connection.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

CVBS OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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Option 3

EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

Option 1

Connecting the video/audio cables

HDMI

OUT

TO VCR/SAT

AUD

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

Option 2

Option 2: Using the S-Video socket

A Connect a S-video cable (not supplied)

from the S-VIDEO OUT socket on the

This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1, 2 or 3. – For a HDMI TV, follow option 4.

recorder to the S-Video input socket (usually labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

B Connect the audio cables (not supplied)

from the AUDIO OUT sockets on the recorder to the audio input sockets on the TV.

Helpful Hint: – Audio connection is only required if you are connecting this recorder to your TV using

Option 3: Using the Video (CVBS) socket

the S-VIDEO or CVBS socket.

A Connect a composite video cable (yellow

Option 1: Using the Scart socket

Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the



EXT1 TO TV socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART socket on the TV.

Helpful Hint: – Use the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket for connecting the recorder to additional device.

- not supplied) from the CVBS OUT socket on the recorder to the video input socket (usually labelled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

B Connect the audio cables (not supplied)

from the AUDIO OUT sockets on the recorder to the audio input sockets on the TV.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

English

EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

Option 4: Connecting to a HDMIcompatible TV

HDMI (High De nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital video/audio transmission without the loss of image quality.

Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied)



from the HDMI OUT on the main unit to the HDMI IN on a HDMI-compatible device (e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant DVI TV).

Helpful Hints: – Some HDMI TVs/monitors from different manufacturers may adhere to different standards resulting in unreliable signal transfers. – The HDMI connector is only compatible with HDMI compliant devices and DVI-TVs. – The teletext information will not be accessible in the recorder’s live TV mode.

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

CVBS OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

Option 4

Note:

To enable HDMI connection, you must set the recorder’s video output correctly.

A Make an addition video connection from

this recorder to your TV using Scart, S-Video or Video (CVBS).

B Turn on your TV to the correct viewing

channel for the above video connection.

C When you have completed the

installation and set-up, change the video output setting of this recorder as follows:.

1) Press OPTIONS.

2) Move to { Settings } > { Video

output } > { Active video output } > { HDMI output }, then press OK to con rm.

D Switch your TV to the correct viewing

channel for the HDMI connection (refer to your TVs user manual).

Step 2: Optional Connections

Cable Box / Satellite Receiver

CVBS OUT

HDMI

EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

MAINS

English

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Option 1

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

see ‘Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the antenna cables’ for details.

Option 2 (as shown on the above illustration)

If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a Scart output socket

A Keep the existing antenna connection

from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your TV.

B Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the

EXT1 TO TV socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART socket on the TV.

C Connect another scart cable (not

supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/ SAT socket on the recorder to the Scart

socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or TO VCR) on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

English

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

This connection enables you to record from video tape to hard disk and allows the VCR to be used for playback on the TV if the recorder is turned off.

Note:

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

A Connect the existing Antenna cable (it

can be from the off-air wall socket or Cable Box) to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder.

B Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied)

from the TV-OUT socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on your TV (usually labelled as ANT, ANTENNA IN, RF IN).

VCR (example only)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

SCART OUT

SCART IN

EXT2

TO VCR/SAT

HDMI

CVBS OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

MAINS

C Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the

EXT1 TO TV socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART socket on the TV.

D Connect another scart cable (not

supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/ SAT socket on the recorder to the Scart

socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR.

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.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Back of a Satellite Box (example only)

HDMI

EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

A Connect the existing Antenna cable from

the antenna output socket on the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder.

B Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied)

from the TV-OUT socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on your TV (usually labelled as ANT, ANTENNA IN, RF IN).

C Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the

EXT1 TO TV socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART socket on the TV.

Back of a VCR (example only)

CVBS OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MAINS

D Connect another scart cable (not

supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/ SAT socket on the recorder to the Scart

socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR.

E Connect another scart cable (not

supplied) from the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV IN or TO DECODER) on the VCR to the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or TO VCR) on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

English

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

English

AUDIO OUT

CVBS OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

EXT2

EXT1

TV-OUT

ANTENNA-IN

TO TV

TO VCR/SAT

AV ampli er/receiver

Connecting to an AV ampli er/receiver

You can connect the recorder to an AV ampli er/receiver in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound.

Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)



from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT socket on the recorder to the digital coaxial input socket (or labelled as COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL IN) of the connected device.

HDMI

OUT

MAINS

Helpful Hint: – You have to set the appropriate Digital Audio Output setting. Otherwise, no sound or interference may occur. See ‘System Menu Options - Audio settings’ for details.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

English

Option 1

Connecting to a camcorder

You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the  ap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections.

Option 1: Using the DV IN socket

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

A Connect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not

supplied) from the DV IN socket on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.

B Press CAM on the remote control to

select ‘CAM2’.

Helpful Hint: – It is not possible to record from this recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN socket on your recorder.

Option 2

Option 2: Using the VIDEO In socket

Use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). It provides good picture quality.

A Connect the VIDEO socket at the front

panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output socket on the camcorder.

B Connect the audio cable (red/white - not

supplied) from the AUDIO L/R sockets at the front panel of the recorder to the audio output socket on the camcorder.

C Press CAM on the remote control

followed by P +/- repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’.

Helpful Hint: – If you connect your camcorder to the scart socket at the rear of this recorder, select { EXT1 } or { EXT2 } as the input source.

Step 3: Installation and Set-up

English

The installation menu appears the very  rst time you turn on this recorder. These settings help you set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation, language settings and GUIDE Plus+ system.

Before you start ...

Complete the installation settings before inserting a disc for playback or recording.

A Turn on the TV.

B Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on

the recorder.

 Your TV should show the recorder’s

initial installation screen now - { Menu Language } screen.

 If not, you may need to select the

correct input on your TV. Refer to your TVs user manual on how to select the correct input on your TV.

Menu Language

English

Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk

Please select your language. Denes the languages of all on-screen menu displays.

Country Selection

A Austria

B Belgium DK Denmark FIN Finland F France D Germa GR Greece IRL Ireland

Country selection is

important for TV channels

search.

Note: Press the Red button on the remote control for returning to the previous screen or press the Green button for proceeding to the next installation step.

E The TV shape screen appears on the TV.

Select the appropriate TV shape in the way you want the wide-screen movies to be displayed and press OK to con rm.

TV shape

Select the appropriate TV shape

according to the TV you have

connected.

Previous Next

4:3 Panscan

4:3 Letterbox

16:9 Widescreen

4:3 PanScan (PS)

C Use  keys on the remote control to

select the desired on-screen display language and press OK to con rm.

D The Country Selection screen appears on

the TV. Move the selection bar to the country you live in and press OK to con rm.

 This setting is important for automatic

installation of TV channels in your area.

4:3 LetterBox (LB)

16:9 (Widescreen)

F The Channel Search screen appears on

the TV. Press OK to start auto channel search.



The recorder starts the analogue

channel search.

Step 3: Installation and Set-up (continued)

Channel search

Start Auto search

Previous Skip

Note: Make sure you have successfully

made all the required connections to this recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on. The channel search will detect the signals and save all the available programme channels.

G After the channel search is  nished, the

number of found and stored channels appear, press the Green button to continue.

Analogue channel search

Searching channels. This may take a few minutes. Please wait.

Analogue TV channels found: 3

Analogue channel search completed

Cancel

Analogue TV channels found: 9

Next Restart

H The Time entry screen appears. Use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or  keys to enter the correct time, then press OK to con rm or the Green button to continue.

I The Date entry screen appears. Use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or  keys to enter the correct date, then press OK to con rm or the Green button to continue.

Date setting is required to make recordings. Please make sure it is correct.

Previous Next

Date

31 01 2007

J The GUIDE Plus+ setup screen appears

on the TV. Press OK to start GUIDE Plus+ installation (see next page for more information).

To install interactive TV program guide, it is recommended to continue with the GUIDE Plus+ setup

Previous Next

Otherwise, press the Green button to



GUIDE Plus+ setup

Setup GUIDE Plus+

continue.

K The installation is now completed. Press

the Green button on the remote control to close the screen.

The DVD recorder is now ready for use.

English

Time setting is required for making recordings. Time format is 24h (hh:mm)

Previous Next

Time

00 00

Helpful Hint:

– The TV programme listings do not appear on the GUIDE Plus+ system as soon as you complete the installation. It may take up to 24 hours to receive TV listings data.

Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system

English

This recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ system. This system offers a free interactive programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. Before you can enjoy this feature, you have to de ne your geographic location and your current setup devices in order to receive correct GUIDE Plus+ TV listing data.

A If you select to continue with the GUIDE

Plus+ installation, an introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ system appears on the TV. Press OK to continue.

 The GUIDE Plus+ basic setup menu

appears.

Otherwise, press TIMER (GUIDE



Plus+) on the remote control. Then press  and followed by  repeatedly until you select the { Setup } menu bar.

C Follow the screen display to select or

enter the required information.

{ Language } Select the language for on-screen display.

{ Country } Select the country of your residence.

{ Postal code } Enter your local local postal code.

Note: The postal code you enter must be correct, and must represent a postal code in the identi ed country. If not, you will receive no or incorrect TV listings data.

D Once complete, press the Red button to

return to the setup screen.

E If you want to specify the source and

programme number of a GUIDE Plus+ host channel, select { Host Channel Setup } in the menu and follow the instructions on the TV to complete the setup.

 The default host channel setup is set

to ‘Automatic’.

Home

B Press  to select { Basic Setup } in the

menu and press OK.

Back Home

Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system (co ntinued)

Visit www.europe.guideplus.com/En/ help/countries_hostchannels.html

for more and latest information on the supporting host channels.

Host Channel (SAT)

Eurosport ASTRA 1C, 1H

HOT BIRD 7A

ATLANTIC BIRD3

Eurosport ASTRA 1C, 1H

HOT BIRD 7A

Eurosport ASTRA 1C, 1H

Eurosport UK ASTRA 2A

(Deutsch)

Host Channel (aerial / cable)

Eurosport

RTL-TV1

Canal +

Eurosport

MTV

Eurosport

RTL-TV1

Tele 5

Eurosport

ITV (terrestrial)

Eurosport

Country/City (Language)

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Italy

Nederlands

Luxembourg

Spain

Switzerland

United Kingdom

F Once complete, press TIMER (GUIDE

Plus+) to exit the menu.

G Leave the recorder in ‘standby’

mode during the night to load the TV listing data.

Notes:

– While in standby mode, minor noise and heat will be generated due to EPG download operation is in progress. – Check your TV listings line-up on the { Editor } screen the next day to ensure the data download is completed.

English

Helpful Hints: – If your country/region is not in the list above or you are not able to receive TV listings data, you can still use the GUIDE Plus+ system for ShowView / VIDEO Plus+ and manual recordings. – If a problem comes up during the GUIDE Plus+ system set-up, visit the website at www. europe.guideplus.com for further assistance.

Control TV Programmes

English

Viewing live TV

PAUSE LIVE TV

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

INFO SELECT EDIT SCART

A Turn on the TV. If necessary, switch the

TV to the correct input channel for viewing the recorder’s playback.

B Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on

this recorder.

 You should see the TV programme on

the TV. If not, press LIVE TV.

C Press P +/− to select a desired channel.

 The TV programme you are tuned to

is automatically stored in the Time Shift Buffer. This allows you to pause the live TV and resume playback at any time.

If you switch to another TV channel on



the recorder, a new title will be created and a vertical line will be shown on the Time Shift video bar.

Live

About Time Shift Buffer temporary HDD storage

The current TV programme will be stored in the temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer) once the recorder is turned on. It continuously stores up to 6 (six) hours of TV programmes.

The Time Shift video bar indicates the status and timing of the stored TV programmes.

22:04:30

12 45

The Time Shift video bar consists of the following information:

The TV programme start time.

Once it has exceeded 6 (six) hours, the start time will be changed accordingly.

Clips that are selected to be recorded

onto the hard disk (marked Red).

Title markers (when you switch to a TV

channel for more than 2 minutes, a new title marker will be created).

Current position and time of the TV

programme broadcast.

Present time

Now

You can choose to display or hide the



Time Shift video bar by pressing the INFO on the remote control.

Helpful Hint: – The Time Shift Buffer stores and retains up to the last 6 (six) hours of TV programmes when the recorder is turned on. If you switch the recorder to standby mode, all the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared.

Control TV Programmes (continued)

Marking the contents for recording

You need to ‘mark’ the contents in the Time Shift Buffer before it can be recorded to the hard disk. The recording will take effect when you put the recorder to standby mode.

21:00

Cancel Rec.

22:13

23:30

Prog Info

To  nd a scene within the Time Shift Buffer

Use m / M or  /  keys.



To mark the starting point of recording

Press REC z once.



To mark the end of the recording

Navigate to the end of the scene and



press STOP x.

To cancel the marked recording

Press the Red button.



Helpful Hint: – You can set the length of skip search interval, see chapter ‘System Menu Options Playback settings - { Replay interval } / { Skip interval }’ for details.

Clearing the Time Shift Buffer

All the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared when you switch the recorder to standby mode, except for the marked contents which will then be stored into the hard disk. You can also clear the contents using the following steps while the recorder is turned on.

A Press OPTIONS on the remote control.

 The tools menu appears.

Tools

Audio language Time search

Reset TSB

Settings

B Move to { Reset TSB } and press OK.

 A warning message on clearing the

Time Shift Buffer appears.

Warning

This action will clear the Time Shift Buffer.

Do you want to continue?

Yes No

C To proceed, select { Yes } in the menu

and press OK on the remote control.

Otherwise, select { No } in the menu and



press OK on the remote control to abort the operation.

Note:

In addition, executing the following actions will also clear the contents in the Time Shift Buffer: – Press CAM on the remote control. – Access { Tuner } option in the system settings menu. – Change the { Record mode } or { Clock } setting.

English

Control TV Programmes (continued)

English

Pause live TV function

Before you start ...

Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes.

A Press PAUSE LIVE TV u on the

remote control to pause playback.

B To resume playback, press the same

button again.

If you want to return to the live TV



programme, just press LIVE TV.

Instant replay function

Before you start ...

Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes.

Press  on the remote control to replay



the live TV programme.

 The scene is jumped back by 30

seconds (default setting) upon every single press.

If you want to return to the live TV



programme, just press LIVE TV.

FlexTime function

While recording is in progress, press 



on the remote control to go back to the beginning of the recording and start playback.

Press REW m or PREV í until you



reach the scene to begin.

GUIDE Plus+ TV listings

After the GUIDE Plus+ setup and data download is completed, you can start to access the information of the TV programmes listed in the GUIDE Plus+ system for the next 8 (eight) days.

A Press TIMER (GUIDE Plus+) on the

remote control.

 The GUIDE Plus+ screen appears.

Channels Home

B Press  to move to the TV listings menu.

C Use   keys to navigate in the

menu.

To view all the available channels in your



area, press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Channels }. Select a channel and press OK to view its programme listing.

To scroll up or down a page, press



P +/- on the remote control.

To go directly to the previous day’s or



the next day’s TV listings, press í/ë.

D Select a TV programme and press OK to

view.

Helpful Hint: – If certain channels are missing, go to the { Editor } menu bar to check and change the channels.

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