Philips DVDR7260H 05B User Manual

HDD & DVD Player / Recorder

User Manual

DVDR7260H

English

Important notes for users in the 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.

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 of 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 ˛) 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.

Italia

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR7260H, 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

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.

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 RECORDER DVDR7260H Serial No. _______________

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.

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LASER

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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)

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY C AUSE 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 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.’

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US 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.

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

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

Trade mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

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.

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

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC

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

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

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

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

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

Special features ...................................................................................................................................................10

Product Overview

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

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

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

Connection

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ...................................................................... 15~19

Connecting the antenna cables ..............................................................................................................15~16

Connecting the video cable ......................................................................................................................17~18

Connecting the audio cables ...........................................................................................................................19

Step 2: Optional Connections ................................................................................ 20~25

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .................................................................................... 20

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device ............................................................................................21

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver ........................................................................ 22

Connecting the digital input for 5.1-channel recording ...........................................................................23

Connecting to a camcorder .................................................................................................................... 24~25

Step 3: Installation and Set-up ................................................................................26~27

Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system .............................................................. 28~29

GUIDE Plus+

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system ............................................................................. 30~33

GUIDE Plus+ system introduction ............................................................................................................... 30

Quick access functions .................................................................................................................................... 30

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

Watch T V

Control TV Programmes ..............................................................................................34

Switching on to TV programme .................................................................................................................... 34

Pause live TV function ...................................................................................................................................... 34

Instant replay function ..................................................................................................................................... 34

FlexTime function .............................................................................................................................................. 34

Watching digital TV/radio broadcast ............................................................................................................35

Viewing digital text service (MHEG) .............................................................................................................35

Recording

Before Recording ..................................................................................................... 36~38

About temporary HDD storage/Time Shift video bar ............................................................................36

Default recording settings ....................................................................................................................... 37~38

Record to Hard Disk ................................................................................................ 39~45

Recording TV programmes .............................................................................................................................39

Simultaneous record and play function ....................................................................................................... 40

Direct recording from TV................................................................................................................................41

Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver .............................................................................................41

About timer recording ......................................................................................................................................42

Timer recording (GUIDE Plus+ system) ......................................................................................................42

Timer recording (ShowView / VIDEO Plus+ system) ..............................................................................43

Timer recording (manually) ............................................................................................................................ 44

Changing/Deleting a timer recording .......................................................................................................... 45

Table of Contents

Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD ............................................................. 46~49

Recording from a DV Camcorder .........................................................................................................46~47

Recording from camcorder ............................................................................................................................48

Recording from an external device (VCR/DVD player) ..........................................................................49

Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD............................................................ 50~51

About copying .....................................................................................................................................................50

Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................50

Copying to a recordable DVD ........................................................................................................................51

Disc Library

Using the Disc Library ...................................................................................................52

Storing the recorded DVD data in the Disc Library ................................................................................52

Finding a recorded title .....................................................................................................................................52

Playback

Playback from Hard Disk ........................................................................................ 53~54

Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................53

Viewing the hard disk information ................................................................................................................53

Sorting the titles display order ...................................................................................................................... 54

Delete/Protect a title in the HDD ...............................................................................................................54

Playback from Disc .................................................................................................. 55~58

Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................55

Starting disc playback ................................................................................................................................55~58

Additional Playback Features ................................................................................ 59~64

Creating a slideshow playlist (album) ....................................................................................................59~60

Selecting another title/chapter/ track...........................................................................................................61

Searching forwards/ backwards .....................................................................................................................61

Pausing playback / slow motion play .............................................................................................................61

Scan / Shuf e / Repeat / Repeat A-B .............................................................................................................62

Using the Toolbar options .......................................................................................................................63~64

Edit Recordings

Edit Recordings - Hard Disk ................................................................................... 65~69

Changing the title name ................................................................................................................................... 65

Selecting the genre ............................................................................................................................................ 65

Video editing ................................................................................................................................................66~69

Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD ........................................................................70~74

About editing recordable DVDs ....................................................................................................................70

Index Picture screen ..........................................................................................................................................70

Deleting recordings/titles ................................................................................................................................71

Protecting the recorded titles (DVD±RW) ................................................................................................71

Changing the disc/title name .......................................................................................................................... 72

Making the edited DVD±RW compatible ..................................................................................................72

Finalising the DVD±R for playback ............................................................................................................... 72

Video editing ................................................................................................................................................ 73~74

Others

System Menu Options ............................................................................................. 75~86

Recorder Preferences ...............................................................................................................................75~77

Recorder Setup ...........................................................................................................................................78~86

General Information ......................................................................................................87

Setting up Progressive Scan feature ..............................................................................................................87

Copyright notice .................................................................................................................................................87

5-1-channel recording ...................................................................................................................................... 88

Software Upgrade ..........................................................................................................89

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................. 90~91

Troublesho oting ....................................................................................................... 92~95

Display panel symbols/messages ........................................................................... 96~97

Speci cations ..................................................................................................................98

Glossary............................................................................................................................99

TV System Guide ..................................................................................................100~101

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Care and Safety Information

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CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open. 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 cm (4”) clearance from the rear and the top of the set and 5cm (2”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm (2")

10cm (4")

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions) if the disc is dirty. 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.

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.

5cm (2")

Avoid high temperature, moisture, water and dust

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

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

Product Information

ALL

Introduction

This recorder is equipped with a digital tuner (DVB - Digital Video Broadcast) to receive free-to-air digital terrestrial TV signals and an analogue tuner to receive analogue TV channels. It also has a built-in Hard Disk Drive (160 GigaByte) that can record up to 250 hours of video in SEP (super extended play) record mode. This gives you the  exibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.

In addition, it has a built-in GUIDE Plus+ system. The GUIDE Plus+ system offers a free programme listings guide for all the TV programmes available in your area. You can also use the GUIDE Plus+ system to programme your recorder to record your favourite TV programmes.

Furthermore, you can take advantage of features like ‘FlexTime’, ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause Live TV’. See the respective chapter in the user manual for more information.

Helpful Hints: – If you have questions or if problems occur during operation, see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’. – If you need further assistance, 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 at the rear or bottom of the product for identi cation and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

– Quick Start Guide – RF coaxial cable – Scart cable – G-LINK transmitter – Tuner interlink cable – Remote control and batteries – Power cable

Region codes

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

Step 1: Basic recorder connections

(pages 15~19)

Step 2: Optional connections for

other devices (pages 20~25)

Step 3: Basic installation and set-up

(pages 26~27)

Step 4: GUIDE Plus+ set-up (pages

28~29)

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

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

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

Product Information (continued)

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Special features

Philips provides the best possible connection between your recorder and other home cinema equipment. The recorder is controlled by external devices (for example, receivers and TVs) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings.

With this function you can align the sequence of the channels on your TV (analogue only) with those on your recorder. Make sure you have connected the TV to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket of this recorder.

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

Direct Record

This function allows you to instantly record the programme (analogue TV channels only) you see on the TV without tuning this recorder to the same programme.

Time Shift Buffer

As soon as you turn on this recorder, the programme showing 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 6 (six) hours or when you turn off this recorder. To store the contents on the hard disk permanently, you have to mark the section in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’ for recording to prevent them from being deleted.

Instant Replay

You can repeat a scene of a live TV programme by pressing JUMP-BACK button on the remote control, as often as you like. If you wish to return to the live TV programme, just press TUNER.

FlexTime

You can watch or recall a TV programme while it is still being recorded. You do not have to wait until the end of the recording before starting playback. You can also watch a different programme from the hard disk while it is recording something else.

Pause Live TV

A live TV programme is now under your control. You can pause the programme by pressing PAUSE button and resume playback at the scene it was interrupted by pressing PLAY button. If you want to return to the live TV programme, just press TUNER.

i.LINK, is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394’. This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) devices. It carries all audio and video signals via a single cable.

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.

The GUIDE Plus+ system lists your TV channel programming information. You can use it to schedule recordings, glance at upcoming programme content, or change channels at your external receiver/cable box using this recorder’s remote control.

Main Unit

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a STANDBY-ON 2

– Turns the recorder on or to 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 OK

– Con rms an entry or selection.

f   : Cursor buttons for moving to the

left/right, or select the previous/next scene.

 : Cursor buttons for moving up/

down or select previous/next title in the temporary HDD storage during playback.

g HDD

– Displays the content browser menu.

h u

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

. >

– Skips to the previous or next chapter/

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



– Stops playback/recording.

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– Starts recording the current TV

programme or the current video input source.

– Marks the title in the time shift buffer for

recording onto the HDD.

– 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.

j S-VIDEO

– S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders

or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders.

k VIDEO

– Video input for camcorders or video

recorders.

l AUDIO L / R

– Audio input for camcorders or video

recorders.

m DV IN

– Inputs for digital camcorders using this

connector.

Remote Control

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a 2

– Turns the recorder on or to standby

mode.

b CAM

– Accesses the camcorder mode (CAM2)

for DV camcorder recording.

– In camcorder mode, press CHANNEL

+/- to select other external input source (CAM1, EXT1 or EXT2).

c GUIDE

– Enters/Exits the GUIDE Plus+ system.

d Alphanumeric keypad

– Enters numbers or letters in appropriate

entry  elds.

– Selects a chapter/track/title number to

play.

– Selects the recorder’s preset tuner

channel.

– Returns to the previous menu on a video

CD (VCD) or some DVDs.

f HDD-BROWSER

e BACK

– Enters/Exits the content browser menu.

g DISC MENU

– Switches to disc mode or displays the

disc content menu.

h CHANNEL +-

– While in tuner or camcorder mode,

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

– Skips to the next page up or down in the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

i . > (Day-/ Day+)

– Skips to the previous or next day in the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

– Skips to the previous or next title/

chapter/track.

– Hold down this button for fast reverse or

fast forward search.

j JUMP-FWD / JUMP-BACK

– Jumps forward/backward by a speci ed

length of time in tuner mode.

k EDIT

– Enters/exits the editing menu.

l TV VOL +-

– Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips

TV with RC5 code only).

m TEXT

– Enters/exits the MHEG service

(interactive teletext - for UK only).

n Colour coded buttons

– These buttons are used to select the

coloured options available in some menu displays on the TV screen.

TUNER

– Toggles between analogue TV tuner,

digital TV tuner and digital radio tuner.

p TV/HDD

(only applicable when using the EXT1 TO

TV-I/O scart socket to connect your TV)

– Switches to the device that is connected

to the EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket of this recorder.

– Toggles between the recorder and TV

mode if there is no video input signal from EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket.

q T/C

– Toggles between ‘T’(title) and

‘C’(chapter) selection during disc playback, then use the . / > buttons to select a title/chapter number.

a/A

– Toggles between upper and lower case

characters while using the alphanumeric keypad.

r OK

– Con rms an entry or selection.

Remote Control (continued)

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s   : Cursor buttons for moving to the

left/right, or select the previous/next scene.

 : Cursor buttons for moving up/

down or select previous/next title in the temporary HDD storage during playback.

t STOP



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

the disc tray.

u PAUSE

– Pauses the playback or recording. – Press repeatedly to advance a paused

picture one frame at a time.

v PLAY 

– Starts playback of the selected title/track.

w TIMER

– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.

x REC



– Starts recording the current TV

programme or the current video input source.

– Marks the title in the time shift buffer for

recording onto the HDD.

y INFO m

– Displays the Time Shift video bar while in

tuner mode. It shows the timing of the TV programmes stored in the temporary HDD storage.

– Accesses the programme details in the

GUIDE Plus+ system and when viewing digital tuner information.

z SYSTEM

– Enters/Exits the system setup menu.

Remote Control (continued)

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Using the remote control

A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,

following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

C Close the cover. D Point the remote control directly at the

remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

E Select the source you wish to control by

pressing TUNER or DISC MENU button

F Select the desired function (for example

. / >).

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 alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters

– Press a number button repeatedly until the required character or the number appears. – To enter language-dependent characters, press . or > on the corresponding character, e.g.,: ‘å’ press button {2} for ‘a’ and then press > until ‘å’ appears. – To enter special symbols, press button {1} repeatedly. – To select upper/lower case (capital/ small) letters, press a/A. – To enter a space, press button {1}.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

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 pages 20~22 for

other possible connections.

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

cable satellite antenna

Before you start ...

This recorder is equipped with two tuners, one for digital TV reception and one for analogue TV reception. If you have a separate digital terrestrial aerial, follow option 2. Otherwise, follow option 1.

Option 1: Connecting to the analogue antenna

A Connect the existing Antenna/Satellite

Receiver/Cable TV signal (labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the ANTENNA socket on the recorder.

B Use the supplied Tuner interlink cable to

connect the two ‘A’-sockets on the recorder.

C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the TV socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV.

English

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

from the power outlet.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (cont inued)

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cable satellite antenna

Option 2: Connecting to the analogue and terrestrial antennas

A Connect the existing Antenna/Satellite

Receiver/Cable TV signal (labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the A-socket on the recorder.

B Connect the digital terrestrial antenna to

the ANTENNA socket on the recorder.

C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the TV socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV.

Helpful Hints: – The integrated DVB tuner allows you to receive digital terrestrial TV channels that will preserve the high picture quality, see page 89 for more information. – Only free-to-air digital TV channels can be received (no reception of ‘condition access’ / Smartcard channels).

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

from the power outlet.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (cont inued)

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Option 1

Connecting the video cable

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 progressive scan TV, follow option 4.

Option 1: Using the Scart socket

Use the scart cable to connect the



EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.

 If your TV has the Cinema Link

feature or a similar feature, ensure that the scart cable is connected to the scart socket that supports CINEMALINK on your TV. All the available TV channels (analogue only) will automatically be downloaded to this recorder.

Option 2

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to



Use a composite video cable (yellow - not



Option 3

Helpful Hints: – If your TV displays a selection for the SCART socket, select ‘VCR’ as the source for the SCART socket. – The EXT2 AUX-I/O socket is intended only for additional devices.

Option 2: Using the S-Video socket

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

 Audio connection is required in order

to hear the sound, see page 19.

Option 3: Using the Video (CVBS) socket

supplied) to connect the VIDEO (CVBS) socket on the recorder to the video input socket (or labelled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

 Audio connection is required in order

to hear the sound, see page 19.

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

from the power outlet.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (cont inued)

English

Option 4: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV

The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. It provides superior picture quality when watching DVD movies.

A Use the component video cables (red/

blue/green - not supplied) to connect the OUT1- Y PB PR sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (or labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

B Use an audio cable (red/white - not

supplied) to connect the OUT1AUDIO L/R sockets on the recorder to

the audio input socket (or labelled as AV IN or AUDIO IN) on the TV.

C Once you have completed the necessary

connections and the recorder basic installation/set-up, turn on the progressive scan feature, see page 87.

Helpful Hint: – If your TV displays a blank screen or distorted picture, it may be due to the recorder’s video output setting does not match with the video connection. You can recover the recorder as below:

1) Disconnect the recorder’s ~MAINS from the power supply.

2) Hold down reconnecting its ~MAINS to the power supply.

on the recorder whilst

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

from the power outlet.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (cont inued)

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Connecting the audio cables

This connection enables you to listen to the playback from this recorder. However, this connection is not required if this recorder is connected to the TV using the Scart connector.

Option 1: Using the analogue audio sockets

You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system (mini system, TV) or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

Use an audio cable (red/white - not



supplied) to connect the OUT2AUDIO L/R sockets to the audio input

sockets of the connected device.

Helpful Hint: – If you have connected this recorder to your TV using the OUT1-Y P connect the audio cables to the OUT1AUDIO L/R sockets as described in page 18.

B PR sockets, then

AV ampli er/receiver

Option 2: Using the digital audio socket (Optical or Coaxial)

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 OUT socket to the digital coaxial input socket (or labelled as COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL IN) of the connected device. – an A/V receiver or ampli er with a digital multi-channel sound decoder. – a receiver with two-channel digital stereo (PCM).

Use an optical  bre-optic cable (not



supplied) to connect the OPTICAL OUT socket to the optical input socket

of the connected device.

 Make sure that both plugs are fully

inserted (until a click is heard).

TIPS: For option 2 connection, you have to set the appropriate Digital Audio Output setting, see

page 85. Otherwise, no sound or interference may occur.

Step 2: Optional Connections

English

cable

satellite

antenna

(back panel)

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),

refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 15 for the complete connection to your TV.

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 Use the scart cable to connect the

EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.

Cable Box / Satellite Receiver

Place this in front of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see

C Use another scart cable to connect the

EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

D Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to

the G-LINK socket on the recorder.

E Place the other end of the G-LINK

transmitter in front of the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver near to the IR sensor (remote sensor) so that its infrared detector can receive a clear signal.

 This will enable the recorder to

receive data from the GUIDE Plus+ system and control the tuner of the external receiver.

Helpful Hint: – If your TV is connected to the recorder via the COMPONENT VIDEO (Y Pb Pr) sockets, then connect the external cable box/satellite receiver to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket.

(front panel)

TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.

Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued )

Back of a VCR (example only)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

SCART OUT

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

SCART IN

cable satellite antenna

English

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

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

IMPORTANT! 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/Satellite

Receiver/Cable TV signal (labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the ANTENNA socket on the recorder.

B Use the supplied Tuner interlink cable to

connect the two ‘A’-sockets on the recorder.

C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the TV socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV.

D Use the scart cable to connect the

EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.

E Use another scart cable to connect the

EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the Scart output socket (or 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 because of the copy protection system built into this recorder.

TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.

Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued )

English

Back of a VCR (example only)

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

A Keep the existing antenna connection to

the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to

connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA socket on the recorder.

C Use the supplied Tuner interlink cable to

connect the two ‘A’-sockets on the recorder.

D Use another RF coaxial cable to connect

the TV socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on the TV.

Back of a Satellite Box (example only)

cable

satellite

antenna

E Use the scart cable to connect the

EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.

F Use another scart cable to connect the

EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR.

G Use another scart cable to connect the

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

TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.

Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued )

Back of a Satellite Box (example only)

DIGITAL

OUT

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Connecting the digital input for 5.1-channel recording

This recorder is equipped with a digital audio input socket that can support 5.1channel recording. It allows you to capture the original sound from digital multi-channel sources such as the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, when you record a video that produces the full cinema sound experience (Dolby Digital 2.0, 5.1, DTS surround or DTS ES, DOLBY DIGITAL EX).

A Use a scart cable to connect the

EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

B Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the COAXIAL IN on the recorder to the DIGITAL or COAXIAL output socket on the connected Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

 5.1-channel surround sound output

from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver can be recorded onto this recorder, along with the video.

To enable 5.1-channel recording in tuner mode or timer recording

Turn ON the { 5.1 Recording } setting in the Recording setup menu.

5.1-channel recording can be copied to a recordable DVD and played back on this recorder only. If played back the disc on other DVD players, only stereo mode is available.

Helpful Hints: – 5.1-channel recording is only possible in HQ and SP recording mode. – 5.1-channel recording is only possible in { EXT 2 } input source, which is accessed using the CAM button.

TIPS: Refer to chapter “General Information - 5.1-channel recording” for more information.

Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued )

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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 for a camcorder.

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.

Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)



to connect the DV IN socket on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.

 Press CAM on the remote control to

select ‘CAM2’ when using this input source.

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

TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.

Step 2: Optional Connections (co ntinued )

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

Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides very good picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). It provides good picture quality.

English

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.

A Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO

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

 Press CAM on the remote control,

then press CHANNEL +/repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ when using this input source.

B Use an audio cable (red/white - not

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

TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.

Step 3: Installation and Set-up

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

IMPORTANT! Complete the basic installation settings before inserting a disc for playback or recording. The disc tray will not open until the basic installation is completed.

A Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on

the recorder.

B Turn on the TV to the correct

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

 You may go to Channel 1 on your TV,

then press the Channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see { CINEMA LINK } or { LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY } menu appears on the TV.

If your TV has Cinema Link or a similar



feature, downloading of the TV channels (analogue only) will start automatically. As the TV channels information is downloaded from your TV settings, step 5 will be skipped.

CIMEMA LINK

LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY

Select language and country

Language

Country

Done

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

English

GB United Kingdom

C Select the country of your residence.

i. Highlight { Country } and press ,

then use  keys to select and press  to con rm. If your country is not available in the list, select { Others }.

ii. Highlight { Done } and press OK on

the remote control.

D The TV shape menu appears on the TV.

Select the appropriate TV shape according to the TV you have connected.

TV SHAPE

Select TV shape in the way you want full-screen movies to be displayed on your TV.

TV shape

Done

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

i. Highlight { TV shape } and press ,

use  keys to select and press  to con rm.

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

4:3 Panscan

16:9

Loading data from TV.

4:3 Letterbox

If { Language and Country } menu



appears on the TV, use  keys to select the desired menu language and press  to con rm.

TIPS: After completing the basic installation, you can change or update your settings using the system

setup menu, see page 78~86.

ii. Highlight { Done } and press OK on

the remote control.

4:3 PanScan

Step 3: Installation and Set-up (continued )

The Channel Search menu appears on the

TV. Select { Search channels } in the menu and press OK on the remote control to start analogue channel search.

 It takes a few minutes to complete.

CHANNEL SEARCH

This will search and install all Analogue and Digital channels and services.

Search channels

Skip search

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

Start

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.

If no channels are found : – Try the auto TV channel installation after completing the basic installation, see page 81.

F The recorder continues with the digital

channel search (TV and radio).

CHANNEL SEARCH

Digital channel search. This may take a few minutes. Please wait

Search channels

Skip search

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

G After the channel search is  nished, the

number of found and stored channels (analogue TV, digital TV and digital radio) appear, press OK to continue.

CHANNEL SEARCH

Analogue TV channels found : XX Digital TV channels found : XX Digital Radio channels found : XX

Check signal

Restart Search

Continue OK

H The time and date menu appears.

TIME AND DATE

Please check the Time (hh:mm) and Date and correct if necessary.

Time

Date

Done

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

20:01

31-01-2006

i. If the information is correct, select

{ Done } in the menu and press OK.

ii. If changes are required, use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the correct time and date in the respective  eld.

I The basic installation is now completed.

Easy setup completed. Continue with the GUIDE Plus+ installation?

Continue

Donot install nowOKOK

Disc tray will not open until setup is completed

i. Select { Continue } in the menu and

press OK to start the GUIDE Plus+ installation. See next page for the complete detailed setup.

ii. Select { Do not install now } in the

menu to skip the GUIDE Plus+ installation. The next time when you want to install the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote control, see next page.

J Wait until the recorder has  nished

initialising the system, then press OK to exit.

You may now enjoy using this recorder.

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

English

TIPS: After completing the basic installation, you can change or update your settings using the system

setup menu, see page 78~86.

Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system

English

Your 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 listings data.

IMPORTANT! To use the GUIDE Plus+ system, the analogue tuner has to be installed properly.

A If an introduction to the GUIDE Plus+

system appears on the TV, read the contents and press OK to continue.

 The GUIDE Plus+ basic setup menu

appears.

Otherwise, press GUIDE on the remote



control, then press  and press  repeatedly until you select the { Setup } menu bar.

B Press  to select { Basic Setup } in the

menu and press OK to access the setup screen.

{ Language } / { Country } These settings will be taken from the basic installation set up.

{ Postal code } Press OK to access the entry menu. Use  keys to enter the local postal code and use   keys to move to previous or next entry  eld.

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.

{ External Receiver 1/2/3 }

Note: If you do not have an external receiver connected, leave the  elds as “None” and press the Red button on the remote control to exit the menu. Go direct to step H.

You can connect up to three external receivers (e.g., satellite receiver, cable box) to this recorder. Complete the installation of the external receiver as follows:

a) Use  keys to select External Receiver

1, 2 or 3 and press OK.

b) Press OK again to continue. Select the type

of the external receiver and press OK. { Cable }

Select this for cable receiver, cable box. { Satellite }

Select this for satellite receiver. { Terrestrial }

Select this for digital terrestrial decoder box.

c) Select the service provider from the list and

press OK. { None } Select this if you do not have a provider.

d) Select the brand of your receiver from

the list and press OK.

}

{ None Select this if you do not  nd your brand.

TIPS: After completing the setup, leave the recorder in standby mode and turn on your external

receivers overnight to receive the TV listings data.

Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system (cont inued)

e) Identify the socket through which your

external receiver is plugged into the recorder (for example ‘EXT 2’ for EXT2 AUX-I/O) and press OK.

{ Antenna (RF lead) } Select this if the external receiver is connected via the antenna cable. Enter the programme number which your external receiver is tuned to on your recorder.

C If you have connected an external

receiver, ensure that the G-LINK transmitter is properly connected and positioned, see page 20.

 This will allow you to control the

tuner of the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box through the GUIDE Plus+ system.

D Turn on the external receiver and use

the receiver’s remote control to

select programme number {02} on the receiver.

E Press OK to continue.

 The GUIDE Plus+ system is sending

signal via the G-LINK connection to the external receiver to switch to a certain programme number.

F If the external receiver has switched to

the programme number displayed on the TV, select { Yes } and press OK.

 Otherwise, select { No } and press

OK to try a different code. Repeat this

process until the external receiver switches to another programme number.

G Press the Green button to return to the

setup screen.

H 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’.

I Once complete, press GUIDE to exit

the menu.

J Leave the recorder in ‘standby’ mode

during the night to load the TV listing data.

If you use an External Receiver, you have



to tune your External Receiver manually to your host channel, see below table for details. Leave the External Receiver

‘ON’ overnight.

Note: If you tune to your Host Channel

before going into ‘standby’, your recorder will start immediately to download TV listings data. This process can take up to two (2) hours. You can stop the download at any time by turning the device ‘on’.

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

Check your TV listings line-up on the



{ Editor } screen the next day to ensure the data download is completed, see page

33.

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.

TIPS: After completing the setup, leave the recorder in standby mode and turn on your external

receivers overnight to receive the TV listings data.

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Using the GUIDE Plus+ system

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GUIDE Plus+ system introduction

After the GUIDE Plus+ setup and data download is completed, you can start to explore the different features and areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system.

A Press GUIDE on the remote control. B Use   keys to navigate in the menu.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is divided in six screen components:

Information Panels – Display instructions on

the GUIDE Plus+ system, programme promotions and advertisements.

Video Window – Shows the picture of the

current TV programme. You can continue to watch the current programme while entering the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Action Bar – Displays the available functions.

The action buttons are activated directly with the respective colour coded buttons on the remote control.

Information Box – Displays short programme

descriptions or help menus.

Menu Bar – Displays the GUIDE Plus+ menus

and your current selection.

Grid/Tiles – Displays the TV listings

information by channel and time, seven days in advance.

If certain channels are missing, go to the



{ Editor } screen to check and change the channels, see page 33.

Quick access functions

There are several features integrated in the GUIDE Plus+ system. These functions will be displayed at the top Action Bar C whenever applicable. You can access the function by pressing the matching colour coded button on the remote control.

Schedule recordings

Select a programme you wish to record



and press the Red button on the remote control for

 You can store up to 25 TV

programmes for recording.

Select a speci c channel programme

Press the Yellow button on the remote



control for to view the logos of all the available channels in your area, press OK to select.

Helpful Hint: – The shows you have scheduled for recording can be reviewed and edited in the ‘Schedule’ screen, see page 32.

TIPS: Press Blue button to return to the current time in the ‘Grid’ screen. Press GUIDE to exit the menu.

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