Front View
Ready for you:
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Targa DRH-5500x
User’s guide and service information
1. Power On/Standby button
Switches on the DVD recorder or switches the
unit to standby mode
2.
OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens or closes the disc tray
3. Disc tray
Holds discs securely during recording or
playback
4. DISPLAY window
Shows operation information
5. HDD indicator
Lights when HDD (hard disk drive) is selected
as the target device
6. DVD indicator
Lights when DVD drive is selected as the
target device
7. HDD/DVD button
Changes DVD recorder’s current mode from
HDD (hard disk drive) to DVD and vice versa
Rear View
8. SOURCE button
Selects equipment connected via line inputs
RECORD button
9.
Starts recording on current device
10. PLAY button
Starts playback on current device
11. STOP button
Stops playback or recording
12. DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack*
Connects digital camcorder
13. LINE IN (S-Video/Composite VIDEO &
AUDIO L/R) jacks*
Connects the outputs of external equipment
via S-Video or composite video/audio cables
* Connector is located behind front cover.
TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
Germany
www.targa-online.com
1. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks
Connects antenna cables
2. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
3. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
component video cables
4. SCART INPUT jack
Connects the output of external equipment via
SCART cable
5. SCART OUTPUT jack
Connects the input of external equipment via
SCART cable
6. HDMI DIGITAL OUT jack
Connects a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver)
with HDMI input jack (via HDMI cable)
7. Power Switch
Toggles the mains supply on/off
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having an
optical digital input jack
9. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having a
coaxial digital input jack
10. Fan
Provides appropriate cooling to the device
11. AC IN terminal
Connects the power cord
Important warranty
information
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a TARGA product.
Please carefully read through the enclosed documentation or online help before putting your
Targa product into service. If you have a problem, which can’t be solved in this way, please
contact our hotline.
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, you will be given a reference number
(RMA), which you should enclose together with a copy of the proof of purchase. After you
have packaged the unit safe for transport and in plain packaging, please send it for warranty
processing, with the RMA noted on the outside of the package, to the address given to you
by our hotline employee. After receiving the unit we will correct the manufacturing and
material defect free of charge.
Up-to-date information and answers to the most frequently asked questions are available on
the internet from:
www.targa-online.com
This guarantee is valid in the Ireland.
Your statutory guarantees from the seller are in addition to this warranty and are not limited
by it.
Hotline number:
01-2421583
(Please have your
serial number to hand!)
36 month warranty from
date of purchase
www.targa-online.com
Manufacturer: TARGA GmbH, Postfach 2244,
D-59482 Soest
Ireland 1191515
Remote Control
1. DISPLAY button
Shows disc/HDD
information
2. Alphabet and Number
buttons
3. CONTENTS button
Display Contents menu
4. TOP MENU button
Displays DVD top menu (if
available)
5. Direction (
ENTER buttons
6. SETUP button
Displays Setup menu
) and
7. HDD/DVD button
Switches to DVD or HDD
8. PLAY button
Starts playback
9. STOP button
Stops the current operation
10. PREVIOUS button
Goes to previous item (file/
track/chapter)
11. F. R. (Rewind) button
Reverses playback
12. EDIT button
Displays Edit menu
13. RECORD button
Starts recording
14. AUDIO button
Displays and switches audio
options
15. POWER button
Switches on the DVD
recorder or switches the unit
to standby mode
17. SOURCE button
Selects input source
18. TV(MODE) button
Switches to TV view or SCART
source view (decoder)
19. CH + / CH - buttons
Changes TV channels
20. VIDEO Plus+ button
Displays the VIDEO Plus+
system menu
21. TIMER button
Displays Timer Record menu
22. GUIDER button
Displays Easy Guider menu
23. MENU button
Displays disc menu
24. NAVI. button
Displays Navigation menu
25. TIME SHIFT button
Pauses live TV program
26. PAUSE/STEP button
Pauses current operation or
starts playback frame by frame
27. NEXT button
Goes to next item (file/track/
chapter)
28. F. F. (Fast Forward) button
Fast forward playback
29. COPY button
Starts copying
30. SUBTITLE button
Displays and switches subtitle
options
31. ANGLE button
Displays and switches angle
options
OPEN/CLOSE button
16.
Opens or closes the disc tray
Targa DRH-5500x
User’s guide and service information
TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
Germany
www.targa-online.com
Ready for you:
www.targa-online.com
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Front View
1. Power On/Standby button
Switches on the DVD recorder or switches the
unit to standby mode
2.
OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens or closes the disc tray
3. Disc tray
Holds discs securely during recording or
playback
4. DISPLAY window
Shows operation information
5. HDD indicator
Lights when HDD (hard disk drive) is selected
as the target device
6. DVD indicator
Lights when DVD drive is selected as the
target device
7. HDD/DVD button
Changes DVD recorder’s current mode from
HDD (hard disk drive) to DVD and vice versa
Rear View
8. SOURCE button
Selects equipment connected via line inputs
RECORD button
9.
Starts recording on current device
10. PLAY button
Starts playback on current device
11. STOP button
Stops playback or recording
12. DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack*
Connects digital camcorder
13. LINE IN (S-Video/Composite VIDEO &
AUDIO L/R) jacks*
Connects the outputs of external equipment
via S-Video or composite video/audio cables
* Connector is located behind front cover.
1. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks
Connects antenna cables
2. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
3. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
component video cables
4. SCART INPUT jack
Connects the output of external equipment via
SCART cable
5. SCART OUTPUT jack
Connects the input of external equipment via
SCART cable
6. HDMI DIGITAL OUT jack
Connects a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver)
with HDMI input jack (via HDMI cable)
7. Power Switch
Toggles the mains supply on/off
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having an
optical digital input jack
9. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having a
coaxial digital input jack
10. Fan
Provides appropriate cooling to the device
11. AC IN terminal
Connects the power cord
Important warranty
information
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a TARGA product.
Please carefully read through the enclosed documentation or online help before putting your
Targa product into service. If you have a problem, which can’t be solved in this way, please
contact our hotline.
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, you will be given a reference number
(RMA), which you should enclose together with a copy of the proof of purchase. After you
have packaged the unit safe for transport and in plain packaging, please send it for warranty
processing, with the RMA noted on the outside of the package, to the address given to you
by our hotline employee. After receiving the unit we will correct the manufacturing and
material defect free of charge.
Up-to-date information and answers to the most frequently asked questions are available on
the internet from:
www.targa-online.com
This guarantee is valid in the Ireland.
Your statutory guarantees from the seller are in addition to this warranty and are not limited
by it.
Hotline number:
01-2421583
(Please have your
serial number to hand!)
36 month warranty from
date of purchase
www.targa-online.com
Manufacturer: TARGA GmbH, Postfach 2244,
D-59482 Soest
Ireland 1191515
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Remote Control
1. DISPLAY button
Shows disc/HDD
information
2. Alphabet and Number
buttons
3. CONTENTS button
Display Contents menu
4. TOP MENU button
Displays DVD top menu (if
available)
5. Direction (
ENTER buttons
) and
6. SETUP button
Displays Setup menu
7. HDD/DVD button
Switches to DVD or HDD
8. PLAY button
Starts playback
9. STOP button
Stops the current operation
10. PREVIOUS button
Goes to previous item (file/
track/chapter)
11. F. R. (Rewind) button
Reverses playback
12. EDIT button
Displays Edit menu
13. RECORD button
Starts recording
14. AUDIO button
Displays and switches audio
options
15. POWER button
Switches on the DVD
recorder or switches the unit
to standby mode
17. SOURCE button
Selects input source
18. TV(MODE) button
Switches to TV view or SCART
source view (decoder)
19. CH + / CH - buttons
Changes TV channels
20. VIDEO Plus+ button
Displays the VIDEO Plus+
system menu
21. TIMER button
Displays Timer Record menu
22. GUIDER button
Displays Easy Guider menu
23. MENU button
Displays disc menu
24. NAVI. button
Displays Navigation menu
25. TIME SHIFT button
Pauses live TV program
26. PAUSE/STEP button
Pauses current operation or
starts playback frame by frame
27. NEXT button
Goes to next item (file/track/
chapter)
28. F. F. (Fast Forward) button
Fast forward playback
29. COPY button
Starts copying
30. SUBTITLE button
Displays and switches subtitle
options
31. ANGLE button
Displays and switches angle
options
OPEN/CLOSE button
16.
Opens or closes the disc tray
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .........................1
Warnings, Cautions and Others.....................3
Table of Contents ...............................
Disc Information .................................
Connections
• DVD Recorder Overview .......................... 10
• Connecting the DVD Recorder .................13
• Package contents .....................................13
System Settings
Easy Setup .................................................. 22
• Set Language............................................22
• Set Clock Format ......................................22
• Set System Date .......................................22
• Set System Time.......................................22
• Set TV Channels .......................................23
Setup Menu ................................................. 23
• System ......................................................24
• Date/Time..................................................24
• Tuner.........................................................24
• Video Input/Output ....................................25
• Audio Output ............................................. 26
• Recording/Playback ..................................26
• DVD Movie ................................................26
Channel Editor ............................................. 28
• Moving up/down TV Channels ..................29
• Inserting TV Channels .............................. 29
• Swapping TV Channels ............................ 29
• Renaming TV Channels ............................30
• Enabling/Disabling TV Channels ..............30
• GCN ..........................................................30
• Setting Decoder ........................................30
• Setting Channel Frequency ......................30
VIDEO Plus+ Programming System ............ 31
Getting Started
Contents Menu ........................................... 32
• Screen Overview...................................... 32
• Previewing Files via Contents Menu........ 33
On-Screen Input Keypad ............................ 34
• Screen Overview...................................... 34
• Entering New Title/File Name .................. 35
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7
Table of Contents
Easy Guider
Screen Overview ........................................ 36
• Using Easy Guider: Play .......................... 37
• Using Easy Guider: Record ..................... 38
• Using Easy Guider: Timer Record ........... 39
• Using Easy Guider: Copy ........................ 41
• Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools ................ 43
Recording
Recording from TV...................................... 47
• VCR/V8 Camcorder/DVD Player ............. 48
• DV (Digital Camcorder) ............................ 48
Recording Options ...................................... 50
• One-Touch Recording .............................. 50
• Adding New Sessions .............................. 50
• Playing Last Recorded Title (HDD).......... 50
• Using Chapter Mark ................................. 50
Timer Recording
Timer Record Menu .................................... 53
Setting Timer Program ................................ 54
• Date/Time Mode ...................................... 54
• VIDEO Plus+ Mode .................................. 55
Time Shift
Pause Live TV............................................. 57
Record & Play ............................................. 57
Playback
Navigation Menu ......................................... 58
• Screen Overview...................................... 58
• Playback Options ..................................... 59
Playback (Disc) ........................................... 62
• DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD ........................... 62
• Audio CD.................................................. 62
• Media Files (Video/Music/Picture) ........... 62
• Picture with Music .................................... 63
Playback (HDD) .......................................... 64
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Digital Video Support
MPEG-4 Videos ...........................................65
• Supported Formats ...................................65
• Playing MPEG-4 Files ............................... 65
DivX® VOD ...................................................66
• Applying for a User Account .....................66
• Registering Your DVD Recorder ............... 66
• Selecting Video Files ................................ 66
• Playing Video Files ................................... 67
Navigation Menu .......................................... 67
Editing
Edit Menu ..................................................... 69
• Screen Overview...................................... 69
Editing Titles ................................................ 70
• Rename Title ............................................ 70
• Protect Title .............................................. 70
• Overwrite Title ...........................................71
• Split Title....................................................71
• Merge Titles ..............................................72
• Erase Title .................................................72
• Set Title Thumbnail ...................................72
Editing Titles ................................................ 73
• Insert Chapter Mark ..................................73
• Remove Chapter Mark ............................. 73
• Hide Chapter ............................................ 73
• Show Chapter ...........................................74
• A-B Erase..................................................74
Copying
One-Touch Copying ..................................... 76
Troubleshooting ................................
Specifications ....................................
Glossary .............................................
Recommended Disc List...................
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80
81
83
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Important Safety Instructions
Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings,
even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Proceed exactly as described in the instructions. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference. If you sell or pass this device on to another person, it is imperative that
you also hand over this manual.
Safety Instructions
Operating Environment
• Position the device on a stable, even surface
and do not place any heavy objects on the
device.
• The device is not for use in environments with
a high temperature or humidity (e.g.
bathrooms), and must be kept free of dust.
• Operating temperature and humidity: 5 °C to
35 °C, max. 85 % RH.
• Connect the device exactly as described in the
instructions.
• Only connect the device with the supplied
power cord to a suitable wall outlet. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
• Only use accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When a cart is used, operate carefully to
prevent the device from tipping over.
Always make sure that
• there is free circulation of air (do not place the
device on shelves, on a thick carpet, on a bed,
or anywhere that obstructs the ventilation slots,
and leave at least 10 cm clearance on all sides;
• no direct heat sources (e.g. heating or other
devices like amplifiers) can affect the device;
• no direct sunlight or bright artificial light
reaches the device;
• contact with spray and dripping water and
abrasive liquids must be avoided and the device
should never be operated near water, and it
must especially never be immersed (do no
place any objects filled with liquids such as
vases or drinks near the device);
• to avoid electric shock or fire, prevent this
product from being exposed to any rain,
dripping or splashing;
• never place the device in the immediate vicinity
of magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers);
• do not place any fire sources (e.g. burning
candles) on or near the device;
• do not introduce any foreign bodies into the
device;
• the device must not be subject to any great
temperature changes as this may cause
moisture through condensation and shortcircuit;
• the device should not be subject to excessive
shocks and vibrations.
1
Mains separation
The power switch of this device does not fully
disconnect the device from the mains. Furthermore,
the device consumes electricity in the Standby mode.
In order to completely disconnect the device from the
mains, the power plug must be pulled out from the wall
outlet. For this reason, the device should be positioned
in a way that assures a direct and unobstructed access
to the wall outlet so that the power plug can be
immediately pulled out in an emergency situation. To
avoid the danger of fire if the device is not going to be
used for a long while (e.g. during holidays), it should
always be disconnected from the power socket. Before
stormy weather when there is the danger of lightning,
disconnect the device from the power supply and pull
out the antenna plug.
Antenna installation
When connecting this device to an antenna installation,
it must be grounded by a technical expert to guarantee
adequate protection against electrical surges and
electrostatic discharge.
Batteries for the Remote
Control
Insert the batteries with the correct polarity and never
try to recharge the batteries and under no
circumstances throw them into fire. Do not mix
batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the device is not used for a
long time. Non-intended use may cause explosion and
danger to life.
Respect the environment!
New Regulations concerning the
disposal of used batteries apply.
Batteries may be returned for free to
your dealer’s shop or to public recycling
and collection places in smaller
quantities. Do not dispose of any
batteries in with the domestic trash. Use
the free collecting systems! Protect our
environment. Please return any used
batteries for disposal.
DVD drive
The DVD drive of this device is classified as a «Class
1 Laser product» and is denoted with a corresponding
label on the housing. Never open the device and do not
try to repair the device yourself. Inside the device there
are invisible laser rays. Do not expose yourself to the
laser rays.
2
Cables
Disposal of Old Devices
Safety Instructions
Always hold cables by the plug and never pull on the
cable itself. Never hold the power cord with wet hands
as this may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Never place the device, heavy objects or furniture on
the cable and take care that the cord does not become
trapped, especially at the plug and sockets. Never make
knots in the cable and do not tie it together with other
cords. All cables should be positioned so that nobody
can trip over them or be obstructed by them. Also
make sure that the cable does not become trapped,
especially near the plug, the receptacle or at the point
where it comes out of the device. A damaged power
cord can cause a fire or an electric shock. Inspect the
power cord from time to time. Never use adapter plugs
or extension cables that don’t comply with the current
safety regulations in your country, and don’t modify
any of the power cords or electrical installations
yourself!
Maintenance and care
If the product is labeled with a crossedout waste bin, it is subject to the
European Guideline 2002/96/EC.
• All electric and electronic devices must be
disposed of separately from household waste at
established bodies.
• Avoid damaging the environment and danger to
your personal health by disposing of the device
properly.
• For further information about proper disposal,
contact your local government, disposal bodies
or the shop where you bought the device.
Children
Servicing is required when this device has been
damaged in any way, for example, when the power
plug, power cord or housing is damaged, when liquid
or objects have entered the device, when the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the product
does not work normally or if the product has been
dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual noise or
strange smells, switch off the device immediately and
pull the plug from the wall outlet. In this case the
device should not be used further and should be
inspected by authorized service personnel. Please
contact qualified personnel when servicing is needed.
Never open the housing of the device. If the housing is
opened, your life is in danger due to electric shock.
Only use a clean, dry cloth for cleaning. Never use any
abrasive liquids.
• Electrical appliances do not belong in the hands
of children!
• Do not allow children to play with electrical
devices when not under supervision. Children
may not be able to comprehend the presence of
potential risks.
• Batteries, rechargeable batteries and small parts
represent potential choking hazards. Keep
batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
• Keep the packaging away from children to
avoid the danger of suffocation
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Intended Use
• This DVD recorder with hard disk drive is a
consumer electronics device. It may only be
used for private use, not industrial or other
commercial purposes.
• Furthermore, the device may not be used
outdoors or in tropical climates. Only
connection cables and external devices may be
used that comply with safety standards and the
electromagnetic compatibility and shielding
quality of this device. This device fulfils all
that relates to CE Conformity, relevant norms
and standards. Any changes to the equipment
other than the recommended changes by the
manufacturer may lead to the result that these
directives are not met any more. Only use
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you are not using the device within the
Republic of Germany, you must observe the
regulations and laws in the country of use.
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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 enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude 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 “CON-
TROLS 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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARA-
TUS TO MOISTUREAND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED AWAY FROM THE APPARATUS.
Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates that used electrical
and electronic equipment requires special
handling when the unit is to be discarded.
Please send the unwanted unit to a waste
collection/recycling center near you to help
protect our environment.
PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P 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 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.”
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.
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 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.
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.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks
of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision 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.”
CAUTION!
You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy materials for
which you own the copyright;or have obtained permission to copy from
the copyright owner;or you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or
copy.Unless you own the copyright;or have obtained permission from
the copyright owner;or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or
copy,you may be violating the law,including copyright law,and may be
subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
CAUTION!
You may not be able to record a program from TV or from
another device connected to this recorder,if the source material is
copy-protected (e.g.set in ‘Copy-Once ’ or ‘Copy-Never’ modes).
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Disc Information
Unlike traditional VCR (video casette recorder),
DVD recorder comes with a wider variety of
media to choose from for either playback or
recording. Please check the following sections
before buying discs or recording.
Recording Time
Disc Information
Recordable Discs
Type
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
Logo Information
• DVD+VR mode
• Write-Once
• DVD+VR mode
• Rewritable
• DVD+VR mode
• Write-Once
• DVD+VR mode
• Rewritable
Type
DVD
(4.7GB)
DVD+R DL
(Double
Layer)
(8.5GB)
HDD
(320GB)
The ‘Just Fit’ mode is available for timer recording only.
The table lists the minimum recording time available on
each medium.
Mode
HQ
SP
LP
EP
SLP
Just Fit
HQ
SP
LP
EP
SLP
Just Fit
HQ
SP
LP
EP
SLP
Just Fit
Time
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
Variable
114 minutes
224 minutes
332 minutes
443 minutes
665 minutes
Variable
70 hours
139 hours
206 hours
275 hours
413 hours
Variable
DVD+R DL
(Double
Layer)
The DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL
(Double Layer) logos belong to the respective entities
holding the trademarks.
For best results, use discs with the above logos.
• DVD+VR mode
• Write-Once
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Playable Discs
Type Logo Information
• Pre-recorded DVD-Video
DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD+R DL
(Double
Layer)
CD-R
CD-RW
discs (The region code is
printed on the rear panel
of recorder.)
• Recorded in DVD-Video
format and finalized
• With JPEG/BMP files
• With MP3/WMA/WAV
files
• With MPEG-1 files
• With MPEG-2 files
(.VOB/.DAT/.MPG)
• With MPEG-4 files
(.AVI/.DIV/.DIVX)
• With JPEG/BMP files
• With MP3/WMA/WAV
files
• With MPEG-1 files
• With MPEG-2 files
(.VOB/.DAT/.MPG)
• With MPEG-4 files
(.AVI/.DIV/.DIVX)
The DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL
(Double Layer) logos belong to the respective entities
holding the trademarks.
For best results, use discs with the above logos. Other
types of discs may not be played back with the intended
results on this DVD recorder. Do not use irregular-shaped
discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the
recorder.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs in all cases due to
the type of disc or condition of the recording.
If an MP3 file name contains two-byte characters (e.g.
Chinese characters), it may not be displayed correctly.
This DVD recorder does not display ID3 (for MP3) and
WMA tags.
This DVD recorder does not support mp3PRO files.
The MP3 file bitrates supported by this DVD recorder are:
32Kbps - 320Kbps.
This DVD recorder does not support WMA lossless files
and WMA files protected by DRM (digital rights
management) technology.
Unplayable Discs
This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed
below. If you try to play back these discs, excessive noise may
cause damage to your amplifiers or speakers. If an unplayable
disc is inserted, an ‘Invalid Disc’ error message will appear on
screen after attempts of trying to play the disc fail.
• Unfinalized discs recorded on other DVD/CD recorders
• DVD Audio discs
• KODAK PHOTO CDs
• DVD-Video discs with a region code not supported by the
recorder
• DVD-RAMs
• Data discs (e.g. CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs) which do not
contain any type of files supported by this DVD recorder
• Standard SACDs (Hybrid type of SACDs can be played as
normal Audio CDs.)
Video CD
(VCD)
Super Video
CD (SVCD)
Audio CD
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• CDs for video files
recorded with CD sound,
VHS quality, MPEG-1
compression technology
• CDs for video files
recorded with CD sound,
SVHS quality, MPEG-2
compression technology
• CDs for music files
recorded in digital signal,
featuring better audio
quality, less distortion and
less deterioration of audio
quality over time
Region Code
This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video discs marked
with the same region code as printed on its rear panel or the
all-region discs. If you try to play discs with different region
code(s), a message saying ‘Invalid Region Code’ will appear
on screen.
Example of region code :
Disc Preparation
(Formatting)
If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you need to format the
discs before recording. After you insert a blank DVD-RW
disc, the disc preparation screen will appear. Pressto
select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’, then press
ENTER.
• Quick Preparation
If you select this option, the recorder will format part of the
disc for your immediate recording. After the recording is fi
nished, you can continue recording or play back the
recorded title. If you wish to watch the title on another
DVD recorder, DVD player or PC, you need to fi nalize the
disc first.
• Full Preparation
If you select this option, the recorder will format the whole
disc. The process will take a longer time to complete. After
formatting, you can repeatedly use the disc for recording,
and there is no need to fi nalize the disc afterwards.
The preparation screen will also appear after you erase
a DVD-RW disc.
Data
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD+R DL
(Double
Layer)
: Not required : Required
Please note that you may not be able to play a finalized
disc on certain devices (e.g. older model DVD players)
due to technical incompatibility.
Only discs used to record video titles require finalization.
Discs used to copy media files (such as MP3 or JPEG fi
les) are considered as data: there is no need to finalize
these discs.
File
Video
Title
Data
File
Video
Title
Data
File
Video
Title
-
-
-
-
-
-
Title & Chapter
For DVD-Video or other digital videos, disc contents are
usually divided into individual titles, which you may
preview using the disc menu. Some titles may be further
divided into a smaller unit called ‘chapter’. To view the disc
menu, press MENU on the remote control.
Disc Information
Disc Finalization
After recording or copying, you may need to finalize your
disc before it can be played back on another DVD recorder,
DVD player or PC. Please refer to the following table for
further information on discs you use.
Type Finalization Note
DVD-R
DVD-RW
Data
File
Video
Title
Data
File
Video
Title
-
-
-
When using a disc
formatted with ‘Quick
Preparation’ mode
When using a disc
formatted with ‘Full
Preparation’ mode
During or after recording, you can create chapters by
inserting chapter marks in a video title. Depending on the
target medium you use, the number of maximum chapters
and titles you can add may vary. Please see the table below
for details.
Type Maxi. Title Maxi. Chapter
HDD 5994*
DVD
* For each title, you can create up to 999 chapters.
** For each title, you can create up to 99 chapters. But you
can only create a maximum of 254 chapters in one disc.
49** 254
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Connections
The following sections introduce a step-by-step process to set up this DVD recorder. When more than one
setup option are listed at a specific stage, please refer to the option most suitable for your setup condition.
DVD Recorder Overview
Front View
1. Power On/Standby button
Switches on the DVD recorder or switches the
unit to standby mode
2. OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens or closes the disc tray
3. Disc tray
Holds discs securely during recording or
playback
4. DISPLAY window
Shows operation information
5. HDD indicator
Lights when HDD (hard disk drive) is selected
as the target device
6. DVD indicator
Lights when DVD drive is selected as the
target device
7. HDD/DVD button
Changes DVD recorder’s current mode from
HDD (hard disk drive) to DVD and vice versa
8. SOURCE button
Selects equipment connected via line inputs
9. RECORD button
Starts recording on current device
10. PLAY button
Starts playback on current device
11. STOP button
Stops playback or recording
12. DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack*
Connects digital camcorder
13. LINE IN (S-Video/Composite VIDEO &
AUDIO L/R) jacks*
Connects the outputs of external equipment
via S-Video or composite video/audio cables
* Connector is located behind front cover.
When using the LINE IN jacks
By default, this DVD recorder automatically selects S-Video signal over the composite one when both input jacks are
used to connect to other devices. If you would like your videos to be imported from a specifi c source, you can either
change the default setting through Setup Video Input/Output Front AV Input, or use one set of the connections
at a time.
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Display Window
Connections
1. PLAY indicator
2. DVD indicator
3. SVCD indicator
4. VCD indicator
5. CDDA indicator
Rear View
6. FILE indicator
7. CD indicator
8. PAUSE indicator
9. RECORD indicator
10. TIMER RECORD mode
indicator
11. DVD+R indicator
12. DVD+RW indicator
13. CD-R/DVD-R indicator
14. CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator
15. Multi-information window
1. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks
Connects antenna cables
2. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
3. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
component video cables
4. SCART INPUT jack
Connects the output of external equipment via
SCART cable
5. SCART OUTPUT jack
Connects the input of external equipment via
SCART cable
6. HDMI DIGITAL OUT jack
Connects a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver)
with HDMI input jack (via HDMI cable)
7. Power Switch
Toggles the mains supply on/off
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having an
optical digital input jack
9. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or a receiver having a
coaxial digital input jack
10. Fan
Provides appropriate cooling to the device
11. AC IN terminal
Connects the power cord
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Remote Control
1. DISPLAY button
Shows disc/HDD
information
2. Alphabet and Number
buttons
3. CONTENTS button
Display Contents menu
4. TOP MENU button
Displays DVD top menu (if
available)
5. Direction () and
ENTER buttons
6. SETUP button
Displays Setup menu
7. HDD/DVD button
Switches to DVD or HDD
8. PLAY button
Starts playback
9. STOP button
Stops the current operation
17. SOURCE button
Selects input source
18. TV(MODE) button
Switches to TV view or SCART
source view (decoder)
19. CH + / CH - buttons
Changes TV channels
20. VIDEO Plus+ button
Displays the VIDEO Plus+
system menu
21. TIMER button
Displays Timer Record menu
22. GUIDER button
Displays Easy Guider menu
23. MENU button
Displays disc menu
24. NAVI. button
Displays Navigation menu
25. TIME SHIFT button
Pauses live TV program
10. PREVIOUS button
Goes to previous item (file/
track/chapter)
11. F. R. (Rewind) button
Reverses playback
12. EDIT button
Displays Edit menu
13. RECORD button
Starts recording
14. AUDIO button
Displays and switches audio
options
15. POWER button
Switches on the DVD
recorder or switches the unit
to standby mode
16. OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens or closes the disc tray
26. PAUSE/STEP button
Pauses current operation or
starts playback frame by frame
27. NEXT button
Goes to next item (file/track/
chapter)
28. F. F. (Fast Forward) button
Fast forward playback
29. COPY button
Starts copying
30. SUBTITLE button
Displays and switches subtitle
options
31. ANGLE button
Displays and switches angle
options
Using the Remote Control
Apart from the basic playback and recording buttons, the unit’s remote control is also designed with a set of quickaccess function buttons: SETUP, GUIDER, TIMER, NAVI. and CONTENTS. Pressing these buttons will lead you
directly to their respective menus. If you would like to exit the screen, simply press the function button again.
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Preparing Remote Control
Remote Control Signal
Open the battery compartment and insert the
batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match
the markings inside the remote control.
Using rechargeable batteries is not recommended.
Connecting the DVD Recorder
Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.
The remote has an operating range of
approximately 7.5 M, and works best when
pointed directly at the unit horizontally at angle up
to 30° from the sensor window of the DVD
recorder.
Connections
It is recommended that you connect VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the
video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT jack of this recorder to a TV via a VCR
may cause a viewing problem when playing a copy-protected disc. The same viewing
problem may also occur when connecting the recorder to a TV/VCR combo system.
Connection Method
Antenna wall connector DVD Recorder TV
Antenna wall connector DVD Recorder VCR TV
Package contents
Check whether all the accessories are included in your package box.
Remote Control (1) Batteries type AAA (2)
Audio/Video cable (1) Power cord (1)
SCART cable (1) Blank DVD Disc (1)
Antenna cable (1) DVD Recorder (1)
User’s Manual (1) HDMI-cable (1)
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Step 1: Connecting Antenna Cable
Antenna wall connector DVD Recorder TV
1. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall.
2. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on the
television. (Please note that this serves as a pass-through only.)
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
TV
Antenna wall connector
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable
The table below lists some of the options for establishing the video and audio connections of this
DVD recorder. For reference, fi rst check the top row to select a type of video cable you wish to use;
then look down the column to see what types of audio connections are applicable. Select only one of
the applicable options to connect your DVD recorder to other devices unless specifi ed otherwise.
Video
Audio
HDMI Cable
SCART Cable
Composite Audio
Cable
HDMI Cable
*
Component
Video Cable
SCART Cable
*
Composite Video
Cable
Digital Audio Cable
(Optical)**
Digital Audio Cable
(Coaxial)**
* The HDMI and SCART cables can transmit video and audio signals at the same time. Normally,
if you use these two cables for video connection, you do not need to establish an additional analog
audio connection.
** If you wish to enjoy digital audio sound, you need to establish the digital audio connection (via
an optical or a coaxial cable) whatever video cable you use.
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Option 1 Using HDMI Cable
If your TV has an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the
HDMI IN jack on the television.
The HDMI cable can transmit both video and audio signals at the same time. If you use an HDMI cable
to connect to your TV, it is recommended that you remove all other audio/video connections (component
or composite cables) between the DVD recorder and your TV to enjoy better audio/video quality.
However, if you wish to play back discs recorded in DTS format, you need to use an extra optical or
coaxial cable to connect the DVD recorder to your TV or to a stereo amplifi er/receiver.
Connections
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
The DVD recorder supports the HDCP technology, which is developed to prevent copying of the content
transmitted via the HDMI cable. After all connections are made, the recorder will start checking whether
the connecting TV (or other display device) is HDCP-compliant. If the verifi cation process fails, a pop-up
window will appear. Press and ENTER to try again. Otherwise, disconnect the HDMI cable and use
other types of video cable for connection. If you select ‘EXIT’ without disconnecting the cable, or if you
do not select any option in 10 seconds, the pop-up window will disappear. Next time when you try to
watch HDCP-encrypted content, there will be no image shown on screen.
After all connections are made, make sure related system settings are correct on the Setup menu.
• Setup Video Input/Output HDMI Resolution: Select a resolution mode supported by your TV.
• Setup Video Input/Output HDMI Output: Select what types of signal you wish to be
transmitted via HDMI cable.
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Option 2 Using Component Cable
If your TV has a component video input, use a component video cable (with green, blue and red ends) to
connect the COMPONENT OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the COMPONENT IN jack on the television.
When using this connection, a separate audio cable must also be connected. See "Connecting the Audio
Cable" on page 17.
If your television supports ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, you may adjust the ‘Component Output’ setting
accordingly for better results. Please go to Setup Video Input/Output Video Output, and select
‘Component-Progressive’. You can activate the Setup menu directly by pressing SETUP button on your
remote control.
Option 3 Using SCART Cable
If your TV has a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD recorder to
the SCART IN jack on the television.
T V
SCART IN
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SCART OUT
Option 4 Using Composite Cable
If your TV has a composite video input, use a composite video cable to connect the VIDEO(COMPOSITE)
OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the VIDEO (COMPOSITE) IN jack on the television.
SCART IN (AUX/DECODER)
R
L
VIDEO
Video cable
TV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
R
L
When using this connection, a separate audio cable must also be connected. See "Connecting the Audio
Cable" on page 17.
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable
Option 1 Using HDMI Cable
If your TV has an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD recorder to
the HDMI IN jack on the television.
Connections
After all connections are made, make sure related system settings are correct on the Setup menu. If there is
still no sound, go to SetupAudio OutputHDMI Audio and set ‘PCM’ as the audio output mode.
If you select to use the HDMI cable in Step 2, set the HDMI output mode to ‘Video + Audio’ via
SetupVideo Input/OutputHDMI Output.
Option 2 Using SCART Cable
If your TV has a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD recorder to
the SCART IN jack on the television.
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Option 3 Using Composite Cable
Use a composite audio/video or a composite audio cable (via the red and white ends) to connect the AUDIO
OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on a stereo amplifi er, a receiver or a TV.
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Option 4 Using Digital Audio Cable
1. Using an Optical Cable
Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the digital
optical input on a stereo amplifi er or a receiver.
Connections
2. Using a Coaxial Cable
Use a coaxial cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the coaxial
digital input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver.
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Step 4: Connecting the Decoder (If Required)
For PAY-TV/CANAL+ subscribers, you will need to connect an additional decoder to your TV and DVD
recorder.
1. Refer to Step 1 to connect your DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall, and then to the RF IN jack
on the television, if you have not established the connection.
2. Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART IN jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART OUT jack on the
CANAL+ decoder.
3. Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on the
television.
Completed in Step 1
SCART IN
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
SCART
OUT
SCART
IN
Pay TV Decoder
Antenna wall connector
TV
SCART OUT
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During recording, if you have problem watching programs imported via decoder, you can press TV (MODE) to
switch to the ‘SCART Bypass’ mode. However, you need to fi rst activate the feature through SetupVideo
Input/Output TV MODE.
Setting TV MODE/SCART Bypass (p.25)
Depending on the cable manufacturers, the SCART cable you use may not be able to detect all signals transferred
via this connection. If you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’ mode through the Setup menu, and still have
problem using the feature, try to use a new SCART cable to connect the decoder to your DVD recorder.
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After all the cable connections are completed, you can now plug
the power cord of the recorder into the outlet, turn the main Power switch on and start using the recorder.
Main Power switch
Preparing the DVD Recorder for Further Settings
After completing the connection process, check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to
corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that video from the DVD recorder can appear on screen. For
further information, please check the instruction manual offered by your TV manufacturer.
Connections
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System Settings
Before you start...
Check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that video
from the DVD recorder can appear on screen. For further information, please check the instruction manual offered by your
TV manufacturer.
Easy Setup
The ‘Easy Setup’ is designed to help you complete
basic settings step by step. On each option screen,
use or number buttons (0-9) to make
necessary adjustments, then press ENTER to
confirm. If you would like to return to the
previous option, select ‘Back’. Or select ‘Exit’ if
you wish to quit the setup process.
The ‘Easy Setup’ guide appears automatically
when you switch on your new DVD recorder for
the first time. After the first-time setup, you can
always access the guide via Setup System
Easy Setup.
Set Language
Press to select your preferred language for
the on-screen menus and messages, then press
ENTER.
Set Clock Format
Press to select your preferred clock format
for display, then press ENTER.
Set System Date
Press or number buttons (0-9)to enter
correct date information, then press ENTER.
Set System Time
Press or number buttons (0-9)to enter
correct time information, then press ENTER.
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