Philips DVDR520H-37B User Manual
Thank you for choosing Philips.
Need help fast?
Read your Quick-Use Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick
tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable.
If you have read your instructions and still need assistance,
you may access our online help at www.p4c.philips.com
or call 1-800-531-0039 while with your product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Accessories...................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ......................................... 2
Warnings, cautions and others...................................... 3
Disc information.............................................................. 4
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
Remote control ............................................................... 5
Front panel connections ................................................ 6
Display window .............................................................. 6
Rear panel connections ................................................. 7
CONNECTIONS
Connecting the antenna cable and television ............. 8
For better video quality .................................................. 9
S-Video out .............................................................. 9
Component out ......................................................... 9
For better audio quality ............................................... 10
Connection to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver ... 10
Connection to a digital audio device........................ 10
Digital out optical.................................................... 10
Digital out coaxial ................................................... 10
Connecting satellite receiver or cable box...............11
SETTING UP
System menu ................................................................ 12
TV CHANNEL SETUP
TV channel search........................................................ 13
Fine-tuning TV channels manually ............................. 13
Editing TV channels...................................................... 13
Channel Editor .............................................................. 14
SETTING UP VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM
Setting up VCR Plus+® System ................................... 15
®
GUIDE
Playback........................................................................ 16
Record ........................................................................... 17
Timer record ................................................................. 18
Copy............................................................................... 20
RECORDING
Before recording........................................................... 21
Recording television programs ................................... 21
Adding new recordings ................................................ 22
Changing chapter intervals.......................................... 22
Playing back the last recorded session ...................... 22
Recording from a VCR or Camcorder ......................... 23
One touch record .......................................................... 24
DV recording ................................................................. 24
DV control...................................................................... 26
TIMER RECORDING
Setting the timer ........................................................... 26
Timer record using the VCR Plus+® system............... 27
FLEX TIME
Pausing Live TV............................................................ 29
Record and Play ........................................................... 29
PLAYBACK
Basic playback............................................................. 30
POWER, OPEN/CLOSE, PLAY, F.F., REW. ......... 30
NEXT, PREVIOUS .................................................. 30
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY ............................. 30
DISC MENU, PLAYLIST.......................................... 30
Navigation operation................................................... 31
REPEAT, ZOOM..................................................... 31
SLOW, SEARCH.................................................... 31
A-B REPEAT,SUBTITLE ......................................... 31
AUDIO, ANGLE ...................................................... 31
INFORMATION ....................................................... 31
Playback video titles ................................................... 32
Playback music files.................................................... 33
Playback picture files.................................................. 33
Audio CD playback ...................................................... 34
Playback pictures with music..................................... 34
COPY
Copy from DVD to HDD ................................................ 35
Copy from HDD to DVD ................................................ 35
EDIT
Browser menu.............................................................. 36
Naming a title .............................................................. 36
Protecting a title .......................................................... 36
Overwriting a title........................................................ 36
Splitting a title ............................................................. 37
Merging titles ............................................................... 37
Erasing a title............................................................... 37
Setting a title thumbnail ............................................. 37
Chapter marks relevant setting .................................. 37
DISK TOOLS
Erase .............................................................................. 40
Finalize.......................................................................... 40
Cleanup Disk ................................................................. 41
Defragment.................................................................... 41
GUI OPERA TION
GLOSSARY
SPECIFICATIONS
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1xRemote control
£
2x Batteries
£
1x Audio/Video cable
£
1x AC Power Cord
£
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 hear sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce
hear.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or groundingtype 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 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 manufacture.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: DVDR520H
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible party: Philips Consumer Electronics NA
P.O. Box 671539
Marietta, GA 30006-0026
1-888-744-5477
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use cautions when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
inquiry from tip-over
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 inquiry,
property damage or damage to the unit.
l Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
l Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon
and alkaline. Etc.)
l Remove batteries when the unit is not used for
a long time.
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 object, lighted
candles.)
18. This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these material may be regulated
due to environment considerations. For dis-
posal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliances: www.eias.org.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
2
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OTHERS
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
humans.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A.
CAUTION!
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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, there 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 the 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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1)CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2)DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3)CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED AWAY FROM THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION! –– POWER button
Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely.
The POWER button in any position does not disconnect
the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote.
PRODUCTS WITH 525P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“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 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION”
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
CAUTION!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or
if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time
information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
• Check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 and
JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision’s Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,
093; and 6,516,132.”
“ This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. 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. “
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
3
DISC INFORMATION
n Playable Disc types
Disc Types Logos Characteristics
DVD-VIDEO
DVD－R/RW
DVD＋R/RW
Video CD (VCD)
Super Video CD (SVCD)
Audio CD
CD-R/RW
(JPEG/BMP/MP3)
n Recordable Disc types
Disc Types Logos Characteristics
DVD＋R/RW
This unit can playback DVD-Video discs and the
region code is printed on the rear of the unit.
DVD－R, DVD－RW and DVD＋R, DVD＋RW, discs
written in the DVD-Video format and finalized.
Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1
compression technology.
CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio
quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio
quality over time.
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded
with Audio CD or Video CD format, or with
JPEG/BMP/MP3 files. Close the sessions or finalize
the disc after recording.
DVD＋R disc written in the DVD＋VR format.
DVD＋RW disc written in the DVD＋VR format.
Notes:
The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/ Logos are trademarks of
the respective companies.
For best results, use discs with the above logos. The unit
may not playback other discs correctly. Do not use irregularshaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or
condition of the recording.
Unplayable disc types
The unit does not playback disc type listed below. If you try
to play back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to
your speakers.
1) Unfinalized discs from other DVD recorders.
2) DVD-VR, DVD AUDIO, PHOTO CD, SACD
(When placing an unplayable disc on the disc tray, the DVD
recorder will display “Unknown Disc” on the display panel after
attempts of trying to loading the disc fail.)
n Region code of DVD-Video
This unit can playback DVD-VIDEO discs compatible with
the region code printed on the rear of the unit.
Example of playable DVD-VIDEO discs:
N
otes:
n Audio System
n Video System (NTSC)
This DVD recorder accepts NTSC signal input.
n Aspect Ratio
4:3 (Letter Box) Standard
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 (Wide-Screen)
n Others
Audio : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple audio languages.
Subtitle: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple subtitle languages.
Angle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
from multiple angles.
Dolby Digital Linear PCM
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
4
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
Remote Control
The Remote Control
1) Open/Close button ( OPEN/CLOSE)
2) Numeric buttons (0, 1~9)
3) Skip buttons ( PREVIOUS/ NEXT )
4) Play button ( PLAY)
5) Stop button ( STOP)
6) Cursor (pqtu), OK buttons (OK)
7) Copy button (COPY)
8) Browser (BROWSER)
9) HDD/DVD button (HDD/DVD)
10) Disk Tools button (DISK TOOLS)
11) Source button (SOURCE)
12) Record button (RECORD)
13) POWER ON/STANDBY button ( STANDBY-ON)
14) CH+, CH- buttons ( , )
To install batteries
— Open the battery compartment and
insert the batteries. Make sure the
polarities (+ and -) match the marks
indicated inside the remote control.
CAUTION!
— Remove batteries of they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control will not be used
for a long time
— Do not use old and new or different types of
batteries in combination
— Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed properly.
Remote sensor
The remote has a range of
approximately 3m and works
best when pointed directly at
the unit horizontally at angles
up to 30° from the front of the
unit.
15) Display button (DISPLAY)
16) Disc menu button (DISC MENU)
17) System Menu button (SYSTEM MENU)
18) Playlist/Menu button (PLAYLIST / MENU)
19) F.F./REW. buttons( REW./ F.F)
20) Pause/Step button ( PAUSE/STEP)
21) Flex Timer button (FLEX TIME)
22) Guide button ( GUIDE)
23) VCR Plus+ button (VCR Plus+)
24) Navigation button ( NAVI)
25) Edit button (EDIT)
26) Timer button (TIMER)
5
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
Front panel connection s
(for reference only)
Names of parts and controls
1) POWER ON/OFF Button
Turns the recorder on and off.
2) DISC TRAY
Holds discs securely during recording or playback
3) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) Jack
Connects digital video camcorders to this DVD Recorder.
4) DVD Indicator
Lights up when DVD is set as the target deviceoperations.
5) DISPLAY Panel
Operation indicators are displayed here.
6) HDD Indicator
Lights up when HDD is set as the target device
Display window
7) OPEN/CLOSE Button
Opens or closes the disc tray.
8) PLAY Button
Plays a disc.
9) STOP Button
Stops playing or recording a disc.
10) HDD/DVD Button
Press to switch between HDD and DVD.
11) RECORD Button
Starts recording.
12) SOURCE Button
Select equipment connected to the line inputs.
13) AV1 Front (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Connects the input of external equipment.
1) HDD target device indicator
2) Pause indicator
3) Play indicator
4) DVD indicator
5) SVCD indicator
6) VCD indicator
7) CDDA indicator
8) FILE in dicatorindicator
9) CD indicator
10) DVD+R indicator
11) DVD target device indicator
12) Record indicator
13) Timer record mode
14) Multi-information window
15) DVD+RW indicator
16) CD-R/DVD-R indicator
17) CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator
6
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
Rear panel connections
(for reference only)
Names of parts
1) TUNER(TV/ANTENNA) Jacks
Connects TV/ANTENNA for signal output/input.
Note:
Playback signals don’t go through here. Make
proper connections before using this DVD Recorder.
2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) Jack
S-Video signal input.
3) AV2 Rear (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Composite signal input.
4) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y/Pb/Pr) Jacks
Component signal output.
5) LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Composite signal output.
6) LINE OUT (S-VIDEO) Jack
S-Video signal output.
7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Jack
Connects an amplifier or receiver having a digital input jack.
8) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Jack
Connects an amplifier or receiver having a digital input jack.
9) AC In Terminal
7
CONNECTIONS
Before making connections
1) Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.
2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may
cause a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a viewing problem when connecting the unit
to an integrated TV/Video system.
Connecting to the antenna outlet and the television
Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the unit to the antenna cable and TV.
Connecting to a TV with COMPOSITE jacks
Use a RF cable (supplied) to connect the ANTENNA IN on the unit to the antenna outlet.
Use a RF cable (same as supplied) to connect the TV OUT on the unit to the RF input on the television.
Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables (supplied) to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output on the unit to the audio/video input on the television.
Notes:
1. Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that may generate heat. Excessive heat may cause this unit to
malfunction.
2. For Digital Cable and Satellite TV users please connect your decoder’s output to this unit’s input.
8
FOR BETTER VIDEO QUALITY
There are two types of connections (S-Video, and Component video) that provide higher quality
viewing.
1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out
Connecting to a TV with a S-Video jack
Use a S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-Video output on the unit to the S-Video input on the television.
Notes:
1. Enter system setup to enable S-Video (refer to the section titled “Quick Setup”).
2. When using S-Video connections, please remove all other video output connections.
In this configuration, the Red and White audio cable connections are required (refer to the section titled “For better Audio Quality”.)
2. Connecting to a TV via COMPONENT out
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
Use COMPONENT cables (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT output on the unit to the COMPONENT input on the
television.
Notes:
1. Enter system setup to enable COMPONENT (refer to the section titled “Quick Setup”).
2. When using COMPONENT connections, please remove all other video output connections.
3. In this configuration, the Red and White audio cable connections are required (refer to the section titled “For better Audio Quality”.)
9
FOR BETTER AUDIO QUALITY
There are two types of audio connections, analog and digital.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver
Use an audio cord (same as supplied) to connect the AUDIO OUT on
the unit to the audio input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver.
Connecting to a digital audio device
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
Digital out optical
Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL (digital optical output) on the unit to the digital optical input
on an stereo amplifier or a receiver.
Digital out coaxial
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL (coaxial digital output) on the unit to the coaxial digital input
on an stereo amplifier or a receiver.
10
CONNECTING SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX
Connecting the cable box/satellite box and television
Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the unit to the cable box and TV.
Connecting to a satellite box or a cable box with COMPOSITE jacks
Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output of the unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO input on the cable box or satellite
receiver.
11
SYSTEM MENU
Remote Control & System menu
Follow the steps below to reset personal preferences for using
the DVD recorder. Confirm that all connections are secured
properly.
1. Press [ STANDBY] to turn on the unit.
2. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system menu.
3. Press [p] [q] to select “System,” “Language,”
“Playback,” “Record,” “Audio,” “TV Tuner” or “EXIT”
and press [t] [u] to return to the previous menu.
4. Press [p] [q] to select the item you want to
change and press [u] or [OK].
select “System” icon to set: Video Output, Date and Time
select “Language” icon to set: OSD
select “Playback” icon to set: Aspect Ratio
select “Record” icon to set: Quality ( M1, M2, M2x, M3,
M4 and M6)
select “Audio” icon to set: Digital Output (PCM / Bit
Stream)
(Refer to the “GUI operation” section for detailed menu)
5. Press [OK] to confirm the setting.
6. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to exit the system menu or
press [t] to return to the previous menu.ot
Notes:
To record TV programs using the Timer Record feature, you
must set the time accurately.
Setting the date and time (in SYSTEM category)
A power failure could result in incorrect date/time settings. The
correct time needs to be reset.
Set the date
1. Press the [SYSTEM MENU] button and the system menu will
be displayed.
2. Select “System” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
3. Select “Date” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
4. Change the day/month/year in the highlighted field using [p]
[q] or the numbered buttons (0~9) on your remote control and
confirm by pressing [OK].
5. When all settings are correct, press [t] to return to the
main level.
6. To exit the system menu, press the [SYSTEM MENU] button.
Set the time
1. Press [SYSTEM MENU] on the remote control. The system
menu will appear.
2. Select “System” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
3. Select “Time” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
4. Change the “hour/minute/second” in the highlighted field
using [p] [q] or the numbered buttons (0~9) on your remote
control.
5. Change the “AM/PM” mode using [p] [q] and confirm by
pressing [OK].
6. When all settings are correct, press [t] until returning to
the main level.
7. To exit the system menu, press the [SYSTEM MENU] button.
Notes:
Check that the clock is correctly set before initiating the timer
recording function. If the clock is set incorrectly, Timer Record
results may not be accurate.
Setting video output (in SYSTEM category)
1. Press the [SYSTEM MENU] button and the system menu will
be displayed.
2. Select “System” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
3. Select “video output” as “COMPONENT” or
“PROGRESSIVE” using [p] [q] and press [OK].
4. When all settings are correct, press [t] to return to the
main level.
5. To exit the system menu, press the [SYSTEM MENU] button.
Progressive Scan mode
You can change the video output mode when you press
[SYSTEM MENU] button and to select “System-->Video
Output-->Progressive.”
Video output mode:
480i: Interlace video 480p: Progressive video
You must connect the component output on the unit to a
480p compatible television.
Notes:
If you accidentally set “PROGRESSIVE” as the VIDEO OUTPUT
when not connecting to a progressive scan-compatible TV, you
may lose the video signal on your TV instantly. To get the
picture back, press [u] and the numbered buttons “5,” “0,” “2”
and “0” on the remote control and then [OK] to re-set the video
output.
Setting Aspect ratio (in PLAYBACK category)
Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also
select how video title on some discs is presented.
4:3 L.Box (4:3 Letter Box)
Select when you connect the unit to a normal
(4:3) TV.
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the picture is
shown with black bars at the top and bottom.
4:3 Pan (4:3 Pan & Scan)
Select when you connect the unit to a normal
(4:3) TV.
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the picture is
zoomed to fill the screen vertically, and the
left and right sides of the image are chopped
off. Note, however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 L.
Box (4:3 Letter Box) mode even if you select the 4:3 Pan (4:3
Pan & Scan) mode depending on the disc.
16:9 Wide (16:9 Wide Screen)
Select when you connect the unit to a
wide-screen (16:9) TV.
Setting Audio (in AUDIO category)
Digital Output
PCM / Bit Stream
(Enable digital audio output with PCM or encoded data)
DTS Out
ON / OFF
12
TV CHANNEL SETUP
TV channel scanning
When the “scan channel” function is activated, the TV channels
are searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel
assignment of your TV content provider is changed or if you are
reinstalling this DVD recorder, you may need to start this
procedure again.This will replace the TV channel stored with the
new ones.
Before scanning channel, set the “TV signal” and “country” for
initiation.
1. Ensure the antennas are securely connected to
the DVD recorder.
2. Switch on the TV set and the DVD recorder.
3. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system
menu, press [p] [q] to select the “TV TUNER”
icon and press [u].
4. Press [p] [q] to select “TV signal”and press [u].
5. Press [p] [q] to select “cable,” “antenna” or
“auto” depending on how you receive your
terrestrial TV channels and press [OK]. Press
[t] to return to the previous menu and save the
setting.
If you select “auto,” the unit will automatically scan channels
available at both cable and antenna connections, which might
take longer than needed.
9. The channel scanning starts. This process may
take a few minutes.
10.When all the TV channels have been searched
and stored, press [SYSTEM MENU] to exit.
Note:
If the available channel number in your residence area exceeds
the maximum receivable channel numbers of this DVD Recorder
, the scan will be discontinued. The maximum receivable
channel numbers are:
Antenna: 68 (chs)
Cable: 125 (chs)
Auto: 125 (chs)
Fine-tuning TV channels manually
After you have performed the channel scanning, you may like to
fine-tune the TV channel signal manually. Follow the steps
below to complete fine tune.
1. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the “system
menu,” press [p] or [q] to select the “TV
TUNER” icon and press [u].
2. Press [p ] [q] to select “FINE TUNE” and
press [u].
3. Press [p] [q] to fine-tune the channel signal.
6. Press [p] [q] to select “Country” and press
[u]. Press [p] [q] to select the country of your
residence from the list and press [OK] to save the
settings. Press [t] to return to the previous
menu.
7. Press [p] [q] to select “Utilities” and press [u].
8. Press [p] [q] to select “scan channel” and
press [OK] to start channel scanning.
If you wish to stop scanning, move to “stop scan” and press
[OK]. The scanning process will be discontinued.
4. When complete, press [SYSTEM MENU] to exit the
system menu.
Editing TV channels manually
After you have performed channel scanning, you may like to
further edit the TV channels. This function allows manually
adding/deleting channels, swapping channel order, inserting a
channel to a specific order, renaming the channels and so on.
1. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the “system
menu,” press [p] or [q] to select the “TV
TUNER” icon and press [u].
2. Press [p] [q] to select “Utilities” and press [u].
3. Press [p] [q] to select “Edit Channel” and press
[u]. The Channel Editor menu will be displayed.
For detailed operation instructions on the “Channel Editor”
menu, refer to the “Channel Editor” section.
13
CHANNEL EDITOR
To access to the Channel Editor menu, press [SYSTEM MENU],
select “TV TUNER,” “Utilities,” “Edit channel” and press [OK].
Or, press [SOURCE] to set “TV” as the input signal source and
press [EDIT]. Either way, the Channel Editor menu will be
displayed.
Moving up or moving down the TV channel
1.Press [p] [q] to select one of the TV channels
and press [u].
2.Press [p] [q] to select “Move Up” or “Move
Down” and press [OK].
The order of the TV channel will be changed.
Each time you press [p] [q] and the item changes as follows:
Swapping TV channels
This function allows you to manually swap the TV channel order
stored in the unit to match the TV channel order stored in your
TV set.
1. Press [p] [q] to select a TV Channel and press
[u].
2. Press [p] [q] to select “Swap with” and press
[OK].
3. Press [t] [u][p] [q] to enter the “Channel
number,” and press [OK] to swap. The order of
the channels will be swapped with the channel
number entered.
4. To swap other TV channels, repeat step 3 to
complete the settings.
5. Press [t] [u][p] [q] to select “EXIT,” press
[OK] to save the setting and exit the “Channel
Editor” menu.
Inserting TV channels
1. Press [p] [q] to select a TV channels and
press [u].
2. Press [p] [q] to select “Insert To” and press
[OK].
3. Press [t] [u][p] [q] to enter the “Channel
number,” and press [OK]. The channel will be
moved to the desired location.
Renaming TV channels
1. Press [p] [q] to select a TV channel and press
[u].
2. Press [p] [q] to select “Rename” and press
[OK].
The display for entering a title name appears.
3. Select the desired
characters from the
keypad. Press [OK]
after each entry.
4. When you finish
entering the title
name, press [
[p] [q] to select
“Finish” to press
[OK].
Notes:
You can only enter up to 10 characters for a name.
t] [u]
14
Loading...