YAMADA DVR-9300HX User Manual

Manual

DVR-9300HX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections and connection options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Initial operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation from device and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Set menu language and country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Channel scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Change programme presets/edit channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DVD and CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Inserting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playback functions (DVD, VCD, CD, DIVX, MPEG4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AUDIO and SUBTITLE MENU (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Picture functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MENU/PBC and TITLE (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PBC function (VCD 2.0 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Summary of playback settings - DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TV/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting bookmarks – BOOKMARK (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio CDs and audio files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing back JPEG CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing back MPEG4 and DIVX files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording to DVD/hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Automatic recording ("TIMER" menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VIDEOPlus+ programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Close programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Opening title menus/viewing + editing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Open title menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD title options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing DVD recordings during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing hard disk recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Watch TV at a different time (TIME SHIFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Copying JPEG/DIVX/MPEG4 data to the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Settings in the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

"VIDEO" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

"SECURITY" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

"RECORD" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

DISC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Country codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About these instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the device. Note the warnings on the device
and in the operating instructions

Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away,
please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.

Keep electrical equipment out of reach of children

Never allow children to use electrical devices unattended.

If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. For this reason, keep the radio
and batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, please
obtain immediate medical assistance.

Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of
suffocation.

Setting the device up safely

Place the device on a sturdy, level surface. It is not designed for use in
rooms that are very humid (e. g. bathrooms). Always ensure that

 the ventilation slots are uncovered so as to ensure there is adequate

ventilation;

 there are no direct heat sources (e. g. heaters) that could affect the

device,

 the device is not in direct sunlight;

 you avoid contact with liquids and water (e. g. do not place vases on

the device);

 the device is not placed close to magnetic fields (e. g. televisions or

other loudspeakers);

 naked flames, such as lit candles, are not placed near the device.

 If the device is taken from a cold to a warm location condensation may

form in the device. Wait a few hours before operating the device.

 Do not jolt or shake the device. Impacts may damage the sensitive

electronics.

Ensure that the mains power socket is easily accessible.

Only connect the device to a power point (230 V ~ 50 Hz) that is easy to
reach and is close to the place where you have set the device up. The
power socket must be freely accessible so that you can unplug the device
quickly if necessary.

To avoid tripping hazards, please avoid using extension cables.

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Never undertake your own repairs

` If the plug, power line or the device is damaged or if liquids or foreign

bodies enter the device, remove the plug immediately from the socket.

` Do not use the device if the mains plug, cable or device itself is

damaged.

` No objects should get into the device, e. g. through the ventilation

slots. They could touch parts that conduct electricity or damage the
device's components.

` When unplugging the device, always pull the mains plug from the

socket, never pull on the cable.

Never try to open and/or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of
electric shock. If there is a defect contact our Service Centre or other
suitable specialist workshop.

Thunder storms

Unplug the device and pull out the aerial if you are away for a long period
of time or there is a storm.

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AFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The DVD/HDD recorder

The DVD player is a class 1 laser product. The device has a safety system
that prevents dangerous laser rays escaping from the device during
normal use. In order to avoid injury to the eyes, never manipulate or
damage the unit's security system.

Cleaning the device

Before cleaning, pull the plug out of the mains socket. Use a dry, soft cloth
to clean the device. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning
products because these may damage the device's surface and/or labels.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

About DVDs

A DVD – Digital Versatile Disc – is a digital medium for storing information.
DVDs are marked with one of the symbols shown here.

There are different types of DVD with different storage capacities
depending on how the information is stored.

DVD structure

Video DVDs are divided into titles and chapters. A DVD may contain
several
titles, which may in turn be made up of several chapters. The titles and
chapters are each numbered sequentially

The first title of a DVD usually comprises licence details and
manufacturer's information. The next title is usually the film itself. Other
titles may include such items as "making of" documentaries, film previews
or information on the actors.

Languages and subtitles Up to eight languages and subtitles in as many as 32 different languages

can be stored on DVDs. Any combination of languages and subtitles can
be selected for playing back discs.

Regional codes

For reasons connected with global DVD sales strategy, a code has been
developed for DVDs that allows the recording to be played only on devices
purchased in a particular region.

This code is based on a system that divides the world into six
regions. As Europe is in Zone 2, your DVD player will only play
DVDs that have the regional code 2. The regional code is printed
on the DVD packaging (refer to the following logo).

Apart from DVDs with the regional code 2 the unit will only play

DVDs with the regional code 0 (suitable for any DVD player).

If you have problems when playing certain DVDs make sure that the
DVD has the regional code 2 or 0.

Important note on blank DVD discs:

Your recorder can write two different types of blank DVD discs:

DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable discs can be written several times. They can be played on other DVD
devices without prior finalisation (refer to "Finalise DVD", P. 46).

DVD+R: DVD+R discs (which can only be written once) cannot be played on other DVD devices
without prior finalisation. It is possible to delete a recording on a DVD+R disc but it can then not be
overwritten.

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DiVX and MPEG4

MPEG4 is a compression technology for multimedia/video data ("MPEG" =
"Moving Picture Experts Group").

DiVX is a brand name for a video compression-decompression technology
based on the MPEG4 format. This player uses DiVX 4 and DiVX 5
technology to ensure that the peak bit rate (short-term peak) never
exceeds 10,000 kbps.

NICAM

NICAM (Near Instantaneous Compounded Audio Multiplex) is a method
of digitally transferring stereo sound that is used in Commonwealth
countries, Scandinavia and Belgium. In addition to a stereo signal it is also
possible to receive two different audio languages. Via the NICAM settings
you can therefore select between stereo and mono reception and two
audio languages.

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ENERAL INFORMATION

NTSC and PAL

NTSC and PAL are television standards for depicting frames on the TV. This

is because – in contrast to cinema films, which are shown on the projector
lens with 24 images per second on a strip of film – the image on TV and
video must also be divided into frames so that the human eye can perceive
a moving picture.

NTSC (National Television System Committee) works with a 60 Hz image

frequency, i.e. 60 frames per second are displayed, and this corresponds
to 30 full images.
lines.

PAL (Phase Alteration Line), in contrast, works with a 50 Hz image

frequency (although there are now also PAL standards with 60Hz), this
produces 25 full images made up of 50 frames per second.
standard that is used throughout Europe (except France where the
standard is SECAM), Australia, China, Singapore and Malaysia. It produces
625 TV lines.

NTSC is used in the US and Japan and produces 525 TV

PAL is the TV

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

On a DVD the film is available as information from full images as for a
cinema film. PROGRESSIVE SCAN is an image format that uses this and
produces the film in 50 full images instead of 50 frames per second. This

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GENERAL INFORMATION

reduces flickering images to a minimum and displays movements in a
more fluid manner.

The requirement for playing back in the PROGRESSIVE SCAN format is that
your TV can also process it.

If your TV has a so-called "Progressive Scan" function use the component
outputs to connect the DVD/HDD recorder to the TV so that you receive
the best image quality.
The PROGRESSIVE SCAN does not work with a SCART connection.

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PREPARATION

Unpacking the device

Remove all packaging materials including the film on the front of the
unit.

WARNING!
Do not let children play with the plastic wrapping. There is a risk of
asphyxiation!

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

Two 1.5 V batteries (AAA size) are supplied for the remote control.

` Open the battery compartment by sliding the panel on the back of the

remote control in the direction of the arrow.

` Insert the batteries so that the negative end is placed next to the springs.

` Close the battery compartment.

WARNING!
The batteries supplied should not be charged, disassembled,
thrown into a fire, or short-circuited.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. For this reason keep the
batteries and remote control out of reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally appropriate way

Do not put used batteries in the household rubbish. Please
return the batteries to a collecting point or specialist dealer for
disposal.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

The DVD/HDD recorder can be connected in various ways to other input
and output devices:

 to a television

 to an amplifier/receiver

 to a video recorder

 to other audio/video devices

Make sure that all devices are switched off before connecting them.
Only connect the units to the mains when the other connections are
complete.

Notes on the connections

 Most of the cables have coloured pins. To make installing the device

easier, always use the pin and the connector socket with the same
colour when connecting two devices together.

 If the aerial cable from your aerial or cable system is connected to the

DVD/HDD recorder, and another aerial cable connects the recorder to
the television set, you can watch TV channels even when the DVD/HDD
recorder is in standby mode.

 The DVD/HDD recorder should not be indirectly connected to the

television set via a video recorder as this will significantly impair the
quality of the picture.

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ONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Connecting the aerial cable

If you connect the DVD/HDD recorder to a TV
you must create an aerial connection between the TV, DVD/HDD
recorder and aerial so that the device can receive and record TV
programmes.

The following connection examples require an aerial connection and
only image and sound transfer types to the TV or external devices
have been listed.

` Connect the aerial cable that leads to the wall socket to the aerial input

(

ANTENNA IN) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

` Connect a second aerial cable (e. g. the one supplied) to the aerial input

(

ANTENNA IN) on the television and the aerial output (ANTENNA

OUT

) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

Connecting the TV

With a SCART cable

The SCART cable is the simplest connection between the DVD/HDD
recorder and the TV.

As long as your television can process RGB signals you will get a very good
quality image from this option.

Select the relevant
SCART input for
this connection to
your TV.

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With S-VIDEO and audio cinch cable

If your TV does not have a SCART connection you can also connect it to the
S-VIDEO output via an S-VIDEO cable (
recorder. This will provide good image quality.

To transfer the sound you can use an audio cinch cable (red/white) or the
AV audio cable supplied (red/white).

S-VIDEO OUT) on the DVD/HDD

Select the relevant
S-Video input for
this connection to
your TV.

With cinch (AV) cables

If your TV has neither a SCART connection nor a S-VIDEO socket you can
also connect the DVD/HDD recorder with an audio cinch cable (red/white)
and a video cinch cable (yellow) to the
TV (

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT socket on the DVD/HDD recorder).

AUDIO/VIDEO IN socket of the

Select the relevant
AV input for this
connection to your
TV.

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ONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

About the component connections

If your television has a "Progressive Scan" function the best image quality
will be achieved via the component outputs (Y, CB/PB, Cr/Pr on the rear of
the device). An increased image frequency is created using the Progressive
Scan procedure. This reduces flickering images to a minimum and displays
movements in a more fluid manner.

It goes without saying that your TV must be able to process this format for
it to be used. The Progressive Scan transfer only works when connecting
the component connections (
three-pole component cable (red/blue/green). The PROGRESSIVE SCAN
does not work with a SCART connection.

To transfer the sound you can again use the audio cinch cable (red/white):

Select the relevant
Progressive Scan
input for this
connection to your
TV.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) with a

To playback the Progressive Scan image you have to press the
button on the remote control to select the

You can only select this format if the

menu option is activated in the SETUP > VIDEO > Video Output

menu.

Only activate this point if your TV has the "Progressive Scan" function
otherwise the picture goes black.

Instead of the TV you can also connect a projector, for example.

Progressive Scan format.

YCrCb On

NTSC/PAL

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Connecting another external audio or video device

Connecting an audio device

You can also connect another audio device, such as a minidisc player or
cassette recorder, to the DVD/HDD recorder, e.g. to record the sound from
this device to the DVD/HDD recorder. To do so connect an audio cinch
cable (red/white) to the external device's AUDIO OUT socket and the
audio socket (

AV1 IN) on the DVD/HDD recorder.

Connecting video devices

You can also use your DVD/HDD recorder to record signals from another
video device, such as a SAT receiver, video camera, video recorder or DVD
player. To do so connect the external video device to the SCART input on
the DVD/HDD recorder (DECODER):

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You can also connect a decoder or set-top box (e. g. a Canal+ decoder) to
the

SCART input. To do so set theDECODER entry in the

SETUP>CHANNEL SETUP menu to ON (“Decoder”,Page 22).

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ONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Connecting a video camera

There are audio and video inputs on the front of the device to enable you
to connect such items as a video camera easily.

Connect the AV output sockets on the video camera to the inputs on the
DVD/HDD recorder. You can use the following cable connections:

Audio and video cinch cables

Audio cable and S-video cable

Firewire cable

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Home cinema connection

One benefit of DVD is saving and playing back multi-channel sound. Your
DVD/HDD recorder can playback 5.1 sound on home cinema systems with

5.1 speaker system

C = Centre speaker connection

R= Right front speaker

L = Left front speaker

SW = Subwoofer

SR = Left surround speaker

SR = Right surround speaker

a 5.1 speaker system. To do so connect the device to an amplifier with a

5.1 input. You can use both the analogue and digital outputs for this
purpose.

Analogue sound transfer

Connect the audio cinch cable for the speakers with the 5.1 output on the
DVD/HDD recorder and the relevant inputs on the amplifier.

To transfer the image you can use the connection options described in the
"Connecting the TV" chapter:

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If the AUDIO SETUP on the DVD/HDD recorder is not correctly set up
for your AV amplifier/receiver the sound may not be transferred to
the centre speaker (this usually
outputs the voice on the DVD).

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ONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS

Digital sound transfer

Connect either a coaxial cable or an optical cable to the COAXIAL or

OPTICAL output on the DVD/HDD recorder and the corresponding input

on the amplifier. For image transfer you can again either use an S-Video
cable, a video cinch cable or a SCART cable.

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INITIAL OPERATION

After you have correctly connected up your DVD/HDD recorder and the
power supply has been connected, switch the television set on.

Depending on the connection type, select the video channel (AV) or
another reception channel that matches the connections you have made.

Switch the DVD/HDD recorder on if you have not already done so. HELLO
and then install is displayed on the screen

When you use the device for the first time the installation menu appears after you have switched
the device on. The channels, language options and date/time settings are made here.

Please note that initial operation is cancelled if you press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the device
or remote control. In this case start the channel search later via the SETUP>VIDEO>Channel Scan
menu as described in Page 45,“Channel Scan”.

Operation from device and remote control

You can activate the device's basic playback and recording functions by
pressing the buttons on the device.

The remote control, however, provides numerous advanced functions. In
particular, you can only navigate through the setup menus using the
remote control.

In this manual we refer to the remote control buttons. If reference is made to the controls on the
DVD player itself, this will be clearly indicated.

On/off switch

When the device is connected to the mains it is in standby mode. The clock
is displayed.

You switch the device on by pressing the
device or remote control.

Press

STANDBY again to switch the device back to standby mode.

STANDBY/ON button on the

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Set menu language and country

The window for setting the setup language will appear. Your country's
language is set by default.

` Confirm your entry by pressing

another language using the arrow keys .

You can change the screen language later from

Guide Language

The second step is to select the country setting. The country setting affects
the search for the TV signal. The default setting is United Kingdom.

.

ENTER on the remote control or select

SETUP> SYSTEM >

I

NITIAL OPERATION

` Select your country and confirm by pressing

` To expand the selection go to the last option and press the arrow

key.

You can change the country setting later from

Country Setup

.

ENTER.

SETUP> SYSTEM >

Channel scan

As a third step, the device starts an automatic channel scan. Each channel
it finds is displayed briefly on the screen.

` Wait until the channel scan is complete. This takes a few minutes.

If you use a SAT receiver or
DVB-T box to receive TV programmes it will not find any channels.
You can cancel the scan by pressing

You can subsequently repeat the channel scan from

Channel Scan

.

ENTER.

SETUP > VIDEO >

Setting the date and time

Step four is to set the date and time. This is essential for programming
recordings.

Automatic setting

The device automatically sets the correct time using the channel signal.

` Simply confirm the

seconds a calendar appears with the current date and time.

` If you want to confirm the calendar use the arrow key to move to the

field and confirm by pressing

arrow keys as these change the values (cf. next chapter).

Automatic option by pressing ENTER. After a few

ENTER. Do not use the and

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Manual setting

A calendar is displayed: D = day; M = month; Y = year; H = hour; M =

minute.

` Move around the calendar fields by pressing the and arrow keys.

` Change the value using the and arrow keys.

` Finally, move to the field and confirm the setting by pressing

ENTER.

The initial setup is now complete and the device switches to TV mode.

The initial setup is now complete and the device switches to TV mode.

Change programme presets/edit channels

After ending the automatic search process you can subsequently change
the programme presets or adapt them to your TV.

` If necessary stop any CD/DVD that is running to enter TV mode by

pressing
and a programme number, e. g.

` Press

is displayed:
On the left side you can see the programme spaces
numbers
name
On the right hand side you can see the settings on the channel that is
currently selected.

` Move the cursor bar using the or arrow buttons to the

programme space that you wish to edit or reprogram. The channel
appears in the background.

` Use the arrow key to move to the right side of the menu.

STOP twice (the screen displays the P entry for "programme"

PROGRAM on the remote control. The programme preset menu

CH (C = "Channel"; S = "special channel") and the channel

ID.

P01).

PR, channel

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Changing programme space

` Select the Progr Num menu option.

` Enter the desired programme space using the number buttons.

` Move to and confirm by pressing

` If the new programme space is already assigned an appropriate

message appears with three options:
If you confirm the left selection the old space is overwritten with the
new channel. The programme space of the moved channel remains
free.
– If you confirm the middle selection the new programme is inserted at
this point and all channels that follow this channel are pushed back one
space.
– You cancel this process by choosing the right option.

ENTER.

TV-System (TV-Sys)

Here you select the TV standard for your region if no channels are found
during channel search using the preset standard.

 PAL-I is the TV standard in Great Britain, Ireland and most

Commonwealth countries.

 PAL-DK is the TV standard in Eastern Europe and Russia

 PAL-BG is the TV standard in most Western European countries (e. g.

Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia) except France.

Mode and CH/MHz

From the Mode option you can switch between CH (for channel) or

S_CH (for special channel) and frequency.

If you select
in the following option under

Using the number buttons you can now directly enter a channel frequency
in order to add additional channels to the programme list or to manually
edit existing channel frequencies.

Example

After initial setup a channel is located in programme space 4 with a
transmission frequency of e. g. 217.25 MHz.

Freq. the frequency of the selected channel is then displayed

MHz.

I

NITIAL OPERATION

` If you are not receiving this channel properly or at all press the

PROGRAM button on the remote control and move the cursor bar with

the or arrow buttons to the programme space that you want to
edit or reprogram. The channel appears in the background.

` In the

` Now enter the channel frequency that your cable provider gave you for

` Then move the cursor bar using the or arrow buttons to the

MODE menu option select the Freq. entry. The frequency of the

selected channel is then displayed in the following option under

this channel (e. g. 219.25 MHz) using the number buttons.

Tune

entry. Using the and arrow keys you can edit the channel
frequency up or down by steps of -16 to +16 so that the image
improves.

You can find out the exact frequency from your cable provider or the
TV channel itself.

MHz.

Fine

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Programme name (Ch. Id)

You have the option of giving the programmes a name that you yourself
select.

` Move to the programme name and press the arrow button . An on-

screen keyboard opens. The first letter of the current channel is active.

` Use the arrow keys to select the first character of the new name and

confirm this by pressing

` Repeat these steps for all the other characters.

` If you want to delete something move to

(delete last letter). You delete the character that is currently highlighted
by pressing

` To finish the entry move to Done and confirm by pressing ENTER.

Delete.

ENTER.

Clear (delete all) or BS

Fine tuning

` Using the and arrow keys you can fine tune the channel frequency

up or down by steps of -16 to +16 so that the image improves.

Leave the programme preset menu

` Use the PROGRAM button to exit the programme preset menu.

Decoder

Select the ON setting if you receive a coded signal (e.g. from a Canal+

decoder) and have connected a decoder via the SCART connection.

Use the

OFF setting for all other aerial and video signals.

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DVD AND CD PLAYBACK

Inserting a disc

Make sure that there is about 15 cm of space in front of the disc
compartment so that it can open without hindrance.

` Switch the unit on and press

` Insert a disc into the disc compartment with the title side upwards.

Make sure to place the disc in the middle of the disk holder so that it
does not stick when you close the compartment.

` Press the

DVDs start playing automatically after a few seconds. The on-screen
display depends on the type of disc (DVD, video CD, music CD,
JPEG CD) and its format.

You may need to press
make a selection using the navigation keys.

OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc compartment closes.

PLAY or a menu may appear in which you need to

OPEN/CLOSE.

Setting the volume

As a rule, you control the volume from the output device, ( the TV for
example).

` Within the volume set on the output device you can change the volume

with the

` Press the

again. When mute is active a red bar appears on the lower edge of the
screen.

VOL buttons.

MUTE button to switch the sound off completely and on

Playback functions (DVD, VCD, CD, DIVX, MPEG4)

PLAY

` Press PLAY to start playback. The play icon is displayed on the screen.

PAUSE

` You can interrupt the play mode by pressing PAUSE. The pause icon is

displayed on the screen .

STEP (DVD and VCD only)

` Press STEP to move the stopped picture forward by one individual

frame each time you press the button.

STOP

` Press STOP once to stop playback. If you now press PLAY playback

continues from the same location.

Special screen message

If you try to activate a function that is not available in the current mode or does not exist on the
disc, the following on-screen message appears. The message disappears after a few seconds.

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Search functions

` Press STOP again to switch the device to TV mode. If you now press

PLAY playback continues again from where the disc was stopped.

SKIP (D VD , VCD, CD)

` During playback press the or button to skip backwards or

forwards (for DVDs: from chapter to chapter; for CDs: from title to title).

CM SKIP (DVD)

During playback press the CM SKIP ("Commercial Skip") button. Playback

jumps forward around 30 seconds – approximately the length of a TV
commercial.

Please note that on many DVDs it is not possible to skip over the
titles/chapters before the actual film starts (license notes).

F a s t f o r w a r d ( D V D , V C D , C D )

` During playback, press the or button repeatedly to locate a

particular section by fast-forwarding or rewinding. The fast forward
symbol and level are displayed on the screen. You can select 2, 4,
8, 16, 30, 60 and 100x speed.

For CDs and VCDs you can only accelerate up to 16 times speed.

Repeat functions

Press

PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.

S l o w m o t i o n ( D V D , V C D )

` During playback press the SLOW button. Playback is paused and the

pause symbol appears. Press the or button repeatedly to move
forwards or backwards in slow motion. The slow motion symbol and
level are displayed on the screen. You can select
½, ¼, 1/8, and 1/16x speed.

Press

PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.

Repeat 1/ALL (DVD, CD)

` During playback press the 1/ALLbutton to activate the repeat function:

1/ALL once: the current chapter (DVD, VCD) is repeated
1/ALL twice: the current title is repeated;
1/ALL three times: normal playback (OFF);

REPEAT A - B (DVD, CD)

You can repeat a section you have defined yourself.

` During playback press the

sequence. The repeat symbol with the supplement
screen.

` Press the

symbol appears on the screen. The defined section will now be

B

repeated continuously.

` Press the

A-B button again to set the end of the repeat sequence. The A-

A-B button a third time to end the repeat sequence.

A-B button to set the start of the repeat

A appears on the

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It is not possible to use the REPEAT A-Bfunction for music files.

AUDIO and SUBTITLE MENU (DVD)

If other languages are available on the DVD these two buttons are the
quickest method of selecting other languages.

Please note, however, that this function has not been implemented
on many DVDs.

Select audio language

` Press the

available on the DVD. The change is made immediately and does not
need to be confirmed.

Select sub-title language

` Press the SUBTITLE key repeatedly to select another sub-title language

stored on the DVD. The change is made immediately and does not need
to be confirmed.

` The message disappears after a few seconds.

AUDIO key repeatedly to select another language that is

DVD

AND CD PLAYBACK

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Picture functions

Enlarge/reduce image – ZOOM (DVD, VCD)

` Press the ZOOMkey repeatedly. The image is enlarged from the middle

outwards. In addition the complete picture is shown with the
enlargement factor and the enlarged section in a window.
The possible enlargements are

200%, 400% and 800%.

` When you press ZOOM for the fourth time you return to the normal

view.

` You can use the navigation keys to select the section of the enlarged

image that you wish to view (only for DVDs).

Camera position – ANGLE (DVD)

On some DVDs certain scenes have been recorded from multiple
camera angles.

` Press

` Press the

ANGLEto activate this function. If the scene has various camera

angles the symbol and the current perspective/total number of
camera angles are displayed.

ANGLE key again to switch to the next camera position. The

image changes after a few seconds.

MENU/PBC and TITLE (DVD)

DVD menus

DVDs usually have one or more menus stored on them and you can use
these to navigate through the DVD. The names of these menus depend on
the DVD; they may be called "DVD menu", "Disc menu", "Main menu",
"Title menu", "Root menu" or "Master menu".

In contrast, you call up the DVD/HDD recorder menu (SETUP menu) using

the SETUP button.

Using the TITLE and MENU/PBC buttons you can open the menus stored

on the DVD during playback.

You navigate through the items in the DVD menus using the arrow keys.
Confirm each entry with

PBC function (VCD 2.0 only)

Some type 2.0 VCDs that have a title/chapter structure offer the option of
playback control (PBC).

By pressing the
functions for controlling the title/chapter. The possible functions are:
– Direct selection title/chapter
– SKIP functions

ENTER.

Please note that the menus that are available when you press a
button will depend on the DVD. E. g. some DVDs only have one
menu that appears for the two call-up methods.

MENU/PBC button you can switch on or off the extended

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Please note that the precise functions available depend on the VCD.

Summary of playback settings - DISPLAY

` During playback press the DISPLAY button.

For DVDs a menu with the following entries appears:

TITLE: Current title / number of titles on the disk;
CHAPTER: Current chapter / number of chapters in the selected title;
TIME: Time elapsed;
AUDIO: The spoken language;
SUBTITLE: The selected subtitle language;
ANGLE: The current angle setting.

For VCDs a menu with the following entries appears:

PBC: PBC mode on or off;
TITLE (can only be selected if PBC mode is OFF): Current title /number

of titles on the disc;

TIME (can only be selected if PBC mode is OFF): Time elapsed;
AUDIO: Sound output left, right or stereo.

Changing settings

` Use the and arrow keys to move the cursor from field to field.

` You can change your selection in any field by pressing the number or

and arrow buttons.

` You can use the number buttons to make entries in the numerical fields.

For example , you can enter a time for the film to start directly in the

TIME field.

` Press

DISPLAY again to close the menu.

DVD

AND CD PLAYBACK

TV/DVD

Press the TV/DVD button to hide the playback image or DVD/HDD

Recorder recording and to display the picture on your TV.

This function is helpful if you can not switch your TV manually from AV to
TV mode. If, for example, you are recording a programme and want to
watch a different one at the same time on the TV, you can display the TV
picture while the DVD/HDD recorder records in the background.
However, please note that the TV must be connected to an aerial for it to
receive programmes.

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Setting bookmarks – BOOKMARK (DVD)

` During playback press the BOOKMARK button. The

BOOKMARKmenu with eight positions is displayed. The first position

is highlighted.

` At the location in the film where you would like to set a bookmark press

the

ENTER button. The first position is filled with a "1".

` If you would like to set further bookmarks press the arrow key to

move to the next position and press

` If you want to delete a bookmark select it using an arrow key and press

CLEAR.

` To close the menu, press

Calling up a bookmark

` Open the BOOKMARKmenu again.

` Press the or arrow keys to move to the bookmark where the film

or CD should start and press
a few seconds.

ENTERagain.

BOOKMARK again.

ENTER. The menu disappears again after

Audio CDs and Audio Files

You control the playback of audio CDs and audio files via the file menu that
is displayed after you insert a CD or audio file.

` Insert a disc into the player. The file menu is displayed.

` If necessary use the arrow button to move to the symbol for music

` For audio CDs the file list is displayed on the left side. You can select a

` Press

Navigating on Audio Files

The tracks on CDs with audio files may be organised into folders.

playback (it becomes brighter) and confirm by pressing

title by pressing the or arrow keys. Alternatively you can enter the
number of the desired title using the number buttons. A note symbol is
displayed before the title that is currently being played.

PLAY to play the title.

ENTER.

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` If available on the CD the top folder level is displayed on the left side.

` Select the desired folder and open it by pressing

ENTER.

` You return to the higher level by selecting the topmost entry and

pressing

` When the files appear in the file list on the left side you can use the

PLAY. Alternatively you can enter the number of the desired title using

the number buttons. A note symbol is displayed before the title that is
currently being played.

` If you want to play all titles in succession, press

open folder will be played.

` The tags that are assigned when a CD is produced are

displayed on the right side of the menu.

ENTER.

or arrow buttons to select a title and play it back by pressing

PLAY. All the titles in the

Direct selection using the number keys

` Press a number button to enter the three-digit number of the title you

wish to play (i.e. 005 if you want to play title 5). After entering the last
digit the recorder automatically plays the selected title.

Random playback

` Press the RANDOM button. The titles on the CD or VCD are played

back in a random order. On the top right of the screen the

RANDOMsymbol is displayed.

` Press

RANDOM again to return to normal playback mode.

DVD

AND CD PLAYBACK

Program the playing order of titles

The programming function enables you to playback as many titles as you
wish in a predefined order.

` Select the file list with the or arrow buttons.

` Press

` Use the same method to select other titles in the programmed list.

` Then use the arrow button to move to the

` If you want to play the list go to

` During playback press

` By pressing

ENTER to add the title to the selection. A tick appears before the

title.

Add entry and press ENTER.

Now the list is saved. (You can add all the titles on the CD via the

all

entry)

Play list and press ENTER.

ENTER to open the Delete and Delete all

entries. You use these to delete individual titles or the complete list.

ENTER again you open the normal file list.

Add

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Playing back JPEG CDs

You can create a programmed
list of images as describe in the

“Audio CDs and Audio
files”,Page 28 chapter.

You control the playback of JPEG CDs via the file menu that is displayed
after you insert a JPEG CD.

` Insert a JPEG CD. The file menu is displayed.

` If necessary use the arrow button to move to the symbol for image

playback (it becomes brighter) and confirm by pressing

` If the CD contains folders select the desired folder and open it by

pressing

` You return to the higher level by selecting the topmost entry and

pressing

` When the image files appear in the file list on the left side the images are

displayed in the preview window on the right.

` To display an image at full size press

` Go to the first image if you want to play each one in succession. Then

select the
open folder are shown in succession. The menu is displayed again after
the last image.

` You can select the speed of the slide show in the

highest speed; 3 = lowest speed. At speed "0" the image is stopped

=

until you continue by pressing

` In full screen mode you can turn the image by 90° by pressing the or

ENTER.

ENTER.

PLAY.

Slide show option and press ENTER. The images in the

Speed entry field: 1

SKIP .

buttons.

ENTER.

Playing back MPEG4 and DIVX files

You control the playback of MPEG4 or DIVX CDs via the file menu that is
displayed after you insert a CD of this type.

` Insert an MPEG4 or DIVX CD into the player. The file menu is displayed.

` If necessary use the arrow button to move to the symbol for film

playback (it becomes brighter) and confirm by pressing

` If the CD contains folders select the desired folder and open it by

pressing

` In the summary of files on the CD and in the folder select a DIVX or

MPEG4 film that you wish to view and confirm your selection by
pressing

Your chosen film will now be played.

ENTER.

ENTER or PLAY.

Please note that depending on the film not all playback functions
may be supported.

ENTER.

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RECORDING TO DVD/HARD DISK

DVD mode and HDD mode

With this device you can record to either the integrated hard disk or a DVD.

All sound signals are recorded in stereo when you record to the hard disk
or DVD.

By pressing the
between the two recording modes:



DVD: To record to DVDs;



HDD: To record to the hard disk. In hard disk operation the hard disk

indicator on the front of the device lights up.

You can only record DVDs to the hard disk if they were recorded on
this device!

Manual recording

You can playback and write the following disk formats with your DVD/
HDD recorder.

Writable formats:
The device can write blank DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.

Readable formats:
The device can read DVD Video, SVCD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD-R, CD-RW, Audio-CD, JPEG, DivX and MPEG4 formats.

HDD/DVD button on the remote control you choose

We cannot guarantee that DVDs you have written will be playable on other DVD devices. Please refer to “Finalise DVD”,Page 52 on this.

Formatting discs

To record to an unused DVD+R or DVD+RW you first have to format the
blank DVD in the recorder's drive. After you have inserted a blank DVD and
the recorder has started the read process, a query as to whether the disc is
to be formatted is displayed. This process is frequently also called
initialising. Formatting usually takes around 1 minute.

` To start confirm the

You can also open this function via the

OK entry by pressing ENTER.

DISC>Format Disc menu.

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Memory media: DVD+RW, DVD+R and hard disk

DVD+RW

DVD+RWs can be written and deleted again but repeated recording and
deleting worsens the recording quality.

Please also note that you can delete a title on a DVD+RW but the memory
space freed up can only be used in consecutive blocks.

The following graphic shows as an example that Title1 has been recorded
and this takes up 20% of the DVD's memory capacity.

In the second example, Title2 was recorded and this takes up 30% of the
memory capacity.

If, as in the third example, the first title is deleted the memory space is only
available from the end of the second title, i.e. 50%.

It may not be possible to record to a DVD+RW that already contains
recordings from another DVD/HDD recorder or a computer. If you are still
able to record on a DVD+RW that was produced by another recorder your
DVD/HDD recorder creates a new DVD menu. If the DVD+RW contains
data that were produced by a computer it is deleted by the recorder.

DVD+R

DVD+R discs can only be written once and no other new recordings can
be added after a DVD+R has been finalised. Finalising means making the
DVD+R compatible for other devices so that they can be played on them
(Refer to “Finalise DVD”, P. 52).

Hard disk drive (HDD)

You can delete recordings from the integrated hard disk and write new
recordings to the hard disk at any time.

You can save up to 49 titles on the two media (DVD and hard disk).

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Starting a manual recording

This is how to make a manual recording:
` Press the

hard disk or DVD.
If you want to record to a DVD insert a previously formatted DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc into the recorder (Refer to “Formatting discs”, P. 31). The
DVD's title menu is displayed. Press the
to the stop mode.

` In the RECORD>RECORD QUALITY setup menu select the desired

recording speed.

` Press the

wish to record:

P1 : to record from the TV if there is an aerial connection (record from

tuner). Use the
wish to record (

CVBS 1: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder

via the SCART IN socket or the AV 1 IN socket;

CVBS 2: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the AV 2 IN socket (front of device);

S-VID1: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the S-Video 1 socket;

S-VID2: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the S-Video 2 socket (front of device);

SCART: for an external device that is connected to the DVD/HDD

recorder only via the SCART cable (no aerial connection);

DV: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via the

DV IN socket (digital video camera).

HDD/DVDbutton to select whether you want to record to the

STOP button twice to change

SOURCE button to select the input source from where you

CHANNEL buttons to select the channel from where you

P 1, P2, P 3 ...);

R

ECORDING TO DVD/HARD DISK

If you use a SAT
receiver or a DVB-T
box,

you have to select the
channel on this device
(not on the DVD/HDD
receiver).

` Press

RECORD on the remote control or front of the device to start the

recording.

` You can pause and restart the recording by pressing

` Press

STOP to finish recording. Please wait until the "Please Wait ..."

PAUSE.

screen message disappears (after approx. 15-17 seconds). Your
recording has now finished.

You can now playback the recording by changing to the DVD/HDD title
menu by pressing PLAY or Title and starting playback from there (Refer to
“Opening title menus/viewing + editing recordings”, P. 38).

If you have recorded to a DVD+R please note that the DVD may not
be playable on other devices until you have finalised it Refer to
“Finalise DVD”, P. 52.

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Notes on recording

The DVD/HDD recorder pauses the recording automatically if no signal is
received from the connected video device. This may occur if, for example,
a DVD player is switched off or there is no cable connection.

If you try to record from an external device which contains a copy­protected DVD/CD, it will not be possible to transfer data to the DVD/HDD
recorder. The screen then shows the message: "DISC COPY PROTECTED
PLEASE WAIT...". If this occurs switch the device off and on again.

Only files that you yourself have created or for which you have received the appropriate usage rights
from the owner may be copied or coded with your DVD/HDD recorder. If you infringe these rights
you could be liable to prosecution or subject to a claim from the owners.

Automatic recording ("TIMER" menu)

You can programme up to 8 timed recordings with your DVD/HDD
recorder. This is done as follows:

` Ensure that the time and date are set correctly and if necessary reset

them from

` If y ou want to recor d to DV D, in sert a pre-formatted DVD+R or DVD+RW

into the recorder.

` Check whether there is enough room on the DVD or hard disk.

` Press

` Select the

option by pressing .

` Select the first free line if it is not already highlighted.

` Move the cursor to the date field with the arrow key. An entry field for

the VIDEOPlus+ system opens.

` Confirm the entry field by pressing

to the VIDEOPlus+ menu. If you do not want to use a VIDEOPlus+
number end the query by confirming the entry field by pressing

ENTER. With regard to VIDEOPlus+ programming please refer to

Page 36,“VIDEOPlus+ programming”.

SETUP > SYSTEM > Set Time.

SETUP on your remote control to open the setup menu.

RECORD menu and confirm the Schedule Record

ENTERin order to move directly

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Set date for the recording (DATE)

` You move from field to field by pressing or . Set the day, month

and year using the number buttons.

` You can select a recording rhythm by pressing or . In this case the

recorder does not record on a specific date; instead it takes the time
settings from the stated recording rhythm. The potential recording
settings are:

Daily / Mon-Fri

Weekly Sun, -Sat, -Fri, -Thu, -Wed, -Tue, -Mon /

.

Set the start time for the recording (START)

` Use the or buttons to move the cursor to the start field.

` Set the desired start time for the recording by pressing the or or

the number buttons.

Set the stop time for the recording (STOP)

` Use the or buttons to move the cursor to the stop field.

` Set the desired start time for the recording by pressing the or or

the number buttons.

Set the recording quality (QA)

` Using the and buttons move the cursor to the QA. field and use

the and buttons to select the picture quality for your recording.
You can read more about the various recording qualities in the
“"RECORD" menu”,Page 51 section.

Set recording destination (DEST.)

Here you can select between HDD (hard disk drive) and DVD.

et recording source (SOURCE)

S

` Move the cursor to the Source field and using the or buttons

select a recording source:

P1 : to record from the TV if there is an aerial connection (record from

tuner). Use the number buttons to select a channel from where you
wish to record (

CVBS 1: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder

via the SCART IN socket or the AV 1 IN socket;

CVBS 2: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the AV 2 IN socket (front of device);

S-VID1: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the S-Video 1 socket;

S-VID2: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via

the S-Video 2 socket (front of device);

SCART: for an external device that is connected to the DVD/HDD

recorder only via the SCART cable (no aerial connection);

DV: for a device that is connected with the DVD/HDD recorder via the

DV IN socket (digital video camera).

P 1, P2, P 3 ...);

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ECORDING TO DVD/HARD DISK

If you use a SAT receiver or a
DVB-T box, you have to select
the channel on this device (not
on the DVD/HDD recorder).

Set NICAM settings (NICAM)

If you have selected the TV as the recording source (P1, P2, P3...) you can
select

NICAM 1, NICAM 2 or NICAM OFF as the sound format.

NICAM 1

We recommend using the

NICAM 1 digital (NICAM) and analogue (FM) signals are received in the

sound format used for the broadcast. The recorded sound format may be
mono, stereo or the first channel of two-channel sound.

NICAM 2

For programmes in digital and analogue two-channel sound format you
can set the second channel (usually a second audio language) for
reception and subsequent broadcast via the

NICAM OFF

Select

NICAM OFF if you want to receive and record digital stereo signals

in FM MonoFormat. Please note that for this setting both channels receive
and output analogue two-channel sound. Thus it is unavoidable that both
audio languages will be heard on the recording.

(About NICAM: Refer to “NICAM”, P. 7)

NICAM 1 setting as standard. When using

NICAM 2 setting.

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RECORDING TO DVD/HARD DISK

Activate PDC/VPS

` Use the or buttons to move the cursor to the PDC field.

Use the or buttons to set the PDC function for the recording to On
if you have used a PDC/VPS time from your TV guide.

Set the PDC function to Off if you do not want to use PDC/VPS time
otherwise the recording may not start.

VIDEOPlus+ programming

You can open the VIDEOPlus+ programming menu either via the RECORD

menu or by pressing the

The following window opens:

VIDEO+ button.

` Enter the VIDEOPlus+ number, which may have up to nine digits and is

taken from the programme magazine, using the number buttons.

` Then press the arrow button to change to the next window. A

window for confirming the programme location from where the
programme is to be recorded is displayed. Change the memory space
using the and arrow keys.

` Then confirm the field by pressing

` Now set the recording quality in the

buttons.

` Set the destination for your recording to hard disk or DVD in the

field.

` Set the sound channel for your recording in the

“Set NICAM settings (NICAM)”, P. 35).

` Set the PDC/VPS function in the PDC field to

“Activate PDC/VPS”, P. 36).

` In the

SOURCE field you can again set the programme source from

where the recording will be taken. The channel name is displayed
below the programme space.

ENTER to adopt the setting.

QUALITY field using the and

DEST.

NICAM field (Refer to

ON or OFF (Refer to

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Close programming

` When programming is complete move to the field and confirm by

pressing

` Switch the unit to standby mode.

ENTER. The recording data is transferred into the table.

The automatic recording cannot start if the device is switched on.
If you have forgotten to switch off the device a message appears just
before the recording starts showing the remaining time until the
programmed recording.

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ECORDING TO DVD/HARD DISK

Deleting a programmed recording

To remove a programmed recording from the list, open the timer menu
again. Move the cursor over the recording that you wish to delete. Press

CLEAR on your remote control to delete the programme entry from the

list.

A new window requests that you confirm the deletion. To do so move the
cursor to the field and press

ENTER. The entry is deleted from the list.

Stopping a programmed recording

To stop a recording that has already started press STOP during recording.

You can also switch the device into standby mode to end a recording.

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OPENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

Open title menus

Via the title menu you can display, edit and playback recordings that are
on the hard disk or DVD.

DVD title menu

When you insert a formatted blank DVD the device switches automatically
to the title menu.

In stop mode (2 x
open the title menu by pressing
menu by pressing the

TITLE button.

STOP) or after changing the mode (HDD/DVD) you

PLAY; during playback you open the title

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The topmost recording is highlighted.

Each recording is shown with a title image and the following information:

 Ongoing number

 Channel source

 Recording date and time

 Recording length

 Recording quality

Disc info

Move the highlighting by pressing the button in the left column and
confirm the
following information on the disk:

 Disc type

 Number of available titles

 Number of deleted titles

 The recording time available with the current recording quality.

Disc Info menu option by pressing ENTER to display the

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PENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

 The total recording time available with the current recording quality.

To hide the display confirm the OK field by pressing

ENTER.

Multi Import and Multi Delete

` Select the Multi-Import entry to copy one or more titles to the hard

disk.

` Select the

hard disk.

` To do so highlight one or more titles that you want to overwrite by

pressing

Multi-Delete entry to delete one or more titles from the

ENTER. Highlighted titles are shown with a tick at the front.

` Select the

disk.

` Select the

disk.

The
hides titles, i.e. in this case they are not really deleted and no free
memory space is created.

Multi-Import entry to copy the selected titles to the hard

Multi-Delete entry to delete the selected titles from the hard

Delete function deletes titles on a DVD+RW and on a DVD+R

DVD title options

In the right column select a title and press ENTER to display the available options for the recorded title.

Play – playback recordings

` If you want to play the recording directly press the PLAY button or

confirm the Play entry in the recording options by pressing ENTER.

Delete – Delete a recording

The

Delete function deletes titles on a DVD+RW and on a DVD+R hides

titles, i.e. in this case they are not really deleted and no free memory space
is created.

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OPENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

The following graphic explains deleting titles on a DVD+RW and releasing
memory capacity:

The following graphic shows as an example that Title1 has been recorded
and this takes up 20% of the DVD's memory capacity. In the second
example, Title2 was recorded and this takes up 30% of the memory
capacity. If, as shown in the third example, the first title is deleted the
memory space is only available from the end of the second title, i.e. 50%.

` Open the

subsequent question with the

Delete option by pressing ENTER and confirm the

Yes field by pressing ENTER. – The

process ends after approx. 15 seconds and the selected title is deleted
from the menu.

Protect titles

` Open the

subsequent enquiry in the

Protect option by pressing ENTER and confirm the

Yesfield by pressing ENTER.

Now the title can not be deleted and the title name can not be changed.

` The entry changes to

Unprotect. Use the same method to unprotect

the title.

Change name

Here you can give the recording a different name.

` Confirm the

Change name option by pressing ENTER. An on-screen

keyboard is displayed.

To use the keyboard Refer to “Changing programme space”, P. 20

Chapter List

Select this entry to open a summary of the individual chapters with the
corresponding previews.

` Press

` Select the

` Select the

ENTERto show the options for an individual chapter.

PLAYentry to play back the selected chapter directly.
HIDE entry to hide the chapter during playback.

` To show the chapter end playback and open the chapter summary

again. Hidden chapters are shown with white hatching. Press the

ENTER button and select the UNHIDE entry to playback the selected

chapter.

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PENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

` If several chapters are to be displayed you can select the COMBINE

entry to combine the current chapter with the next one.

Press

RETURN to go back to the title menu.

Import – Copy title to the hard disk

Select the IMPORT entry to copy the selected titles to the hard disk.

` Ensure that there is adequate space on the hard disk and confirm the

subsequent enquiry with

You can only record DVDs to the hard disk if they were recorded on
this device.

YES by pressing ENTER.

Editing DVD recordings during playback

By default titles are divided into 5 minute chapters during recording to
help you to locate certain points. (You can change this default setting in

SETUP > RECORD > DVD Auto Chap.)

` During playback press the

EDIT button to open the "Title Edit" menu.

Insert chapter

Use this option if you subsequently want to divide a recording into
chapters to facilitate finding individual places.

` Select the

` When the title reaches the place where you want a new chapter to start

press

The screen indicates that a new chapter was started.

Insert Chapter option.

ENTER.

Change thumbnail

You can change the image that is displayed as a thumbnail for the
recording in the title menu.

` Play the title and go to the

` Play the title up to the point when you see the picture that you want to

use as a thumbnail and press

When you open the title menu again the title contains the image selected.

Change Thumbnailoption.

ENTER.

Editing hard disk recordings

The hard disk (HDD) title menu is shown as follows (for two recordings)
(the title that is currently selected plays in the background):

` If you have made several recordings select the desired one by pressing

an arrow key.

Press

PLAY again to playback the recording.

The recordings on the hard disk can be deleted from the menu, copied to
DVD or renamed.

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OPENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

` Open the title menu (see above).

` In the menu select the entry that you want to edit and press the arrow

key. You can also select several recordings. Selected items are marked
with a tick.
The

TITLE EDIT sub-menu is displayed.

` If you want to delete the title select the

field by pressing

` To copy the title to a DVD select the

the field by pressing

` If you want to change the name of the program from which you made

the recording (e. g. to give your recording an individual title) select the

EDIT NAME entry and press ENTER.

An on-screen keyboard is displayed. To use the keyboard Refer to
“Changing programme space”, P. 20.

` Press

TITLE to return to the menu.

ENTER.

Watch TV at a different time (TIME SHIFT)

You can watch a TV programme at a different time by using the hard disk
memory as a buffer.

` Select the HDD recording mode and select the TV channel that you wish

to view later.

` Press the

` To start the time shift press the

from the start of the time shift; the screen also shows the ongoing time.

` When you want to see the broadcast press

the time delay. At the same time the current broadcast is recorded to the
temporary memory in the background.
Press the buttons to search through the recording.

` To cancel the function, press

immediately and is not shown in the title menu.

TIME SHIFT button to open the time shift mode.

Delete entry and confirm the

Record to DVD entry and confirm

ENTER.

PAUSEbutton. A still picture is displayed

PLAY. The screen indicates

STOP. The recording is deleted

Copying JPEG/DIVX/MPEG4 data to the hard disk

Copying audio, image and video files

Insert an JPEG-CD or a CD with DIVX/MPEG4 data into the DVD/
HDD recorder.

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PENING TITLE MENUS/VIEWING + EDITING RECORDINGS

If necessary open the file menu on the disk and use the ENTER button to

highlight the title that you want to copy to the hard disk.

Press the

The DVD/HDD recorder now starts to create folders for the selected files
and to copy them to the hard disk. During copying the progress is shown
via a progress bar.

EDIT button and confirm the IMPORT field by pressing ENTER.

You cannot copy copyright protected films or audio CDs to the hard
disk.

Playing back audio, image and video files from the hard disk

` If necessary change to the HDD mode and use the MENU/PBC button to

open the file menu. This menu is structured in the same way as the
menus for JPEG and DivX/MPEG4 discs.

If files were copied the DVD/HDD recorder created a directory for each
type of file. Open a directory to display the files contained in it.

` Press the

Press the
Select
keyboard is displayed; use this to rename the file as stated in “Programme
name (Ch. Id)”,Page 22.

PLAY button or ENTERto play back a file.

EDIT button and select DELETE to delete the selected file.

RENAME to change the name of the selected file. An on-screen

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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

All settings are made in the SETUP menu, which you can open using the

SETUPkey. The SETUP menu includes the SYSTEM, VIDEO, AUDIO,
SECURITY, RECORD

menus.

` You can select an entry by pressing the or arrow keys.

` Use the and arrow keys to change between the left, middle and

right menus.

` To confirm a selection press

All navigation options in the current menu are shown on the lower
edge of the menu.

Press

SETUP at any point to close the SETUP menu.

The

DISC sub-menu can only be opened if there is a DVD+R or

DVD+RW in the recorder and a recording has been made. Playback is
paused when the SETUP menu is displayed. After ending setup
playback is restarted

SYSTEM menu

and DISC

ENTER.

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Guide Language

Select the menu language here (OSD – on screen display). The language
changes occur after confirmation by pressing

ENTER.

Date and time (Set time)

You can set the time and date here as described in the “Setting the date
and time”,Page 19 chapter. This is essential for programming recordings.

System Info

Here you can see the size of the hard disk and how much storage space has
already been used.

Factory Reset

Here you can reset the device to the factory settings. Please note that
afterwards you automatically carry out the four steps to set up the device
as for initial operation;
Refer to “Initial operation”, P. 18.

` To use the factory reset confirm START by pressing ENTER.

` In the subsequent "

field and press

For the subsequent four steps please refer to “Set menu language and
country”,Page 19 onwards.

Please note that a new password is retained even after completing
the factory reset.

Perform Factory Reset" dialogue box go to the

ENTER. Press ( ) to cancel the process.

Country Setup

You select here the country in which the DVD/HDD recorder is operated.

You can extend the list of countries by navigating to the top option by
pressing or to the lowest option by pressing .

"VIDEO" menu

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ETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

Channel Scan

You can start the channel scan here.

Normally the channel scan is carried out on initial setup; please also refer to “Changing programme space”,Page 20.

Adding/deleting channels (Add/Del Channel)

You can reprogram the programme spaces and set the individual channels here.

The options are described in detail in the “Change programme presets/ edit channels”,Page 20 chapter.

Proportion (Screen Format)

4:3 letterbox

4:3 Pan Scan

16:9 Wide: Select this setting to output to a wide-screen TV in 16:9

: Select this setting to display a film in 16:9 format on a

traditional TV with 4:3 format. The image is shown with a
black bar at the top and bottom edges.

: Select this setting to display programmes in the normal

4:3 format on a 4:3 TV. 16:9 format programmes are
shown full-screen without disturbing bars but the edges
of the image are cut off.

format.

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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

Video output

The setting depends on how your TV (or other video device) is connected
to the DVD/HDD recorder.

YCrCb: Select this setting only if the TV is connected to the DVD/

HDD recorder via the component connections and if the
TV can display the Progressive Scan picture format (please
also refer to “About the component
connections”,Page 13).

RGB: Select this setting if the TV is connected to the DVD/HDD

recorder via a SCART cable and your TV support the RGB
colour system.

YCrCb/RGB Off: Select this setting only if the TV is connected with

the DVD/HDD recorder via the video cinch cable.

WARNING!
Never select the YCrCb setting for other connection types! This will
produce a black screen!

AUDIO menu

In this menu you can set the format for the audio output that matches the
output device (TV, amplifier, etc.)

Speaker Setup

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In the Speaker Setup sub-menu you can set the size, volume, delay and
frequency range for each individual channel.

Size

` Use the or arrow keys to select a speaker channel so you can set

the virtual size. Press the and then use the or arrow buttons to
set the size to
not changed.

` In the

Level

` Use the or arrow keys to select a speaker channel so you can set

Distance

` Use the or arrow keys to select a speaker channel so you can set

` Press the arrow buttons and then use the or arrow buttons to

CrossOvr

` Use the or arrow keys to select a speaker set for which you want

For example if you set the range for the front speakers to 200 Hz all
frequencies under 200 Hz will be output via the subwoofer.

Return

Return to the main menu.

Subwfr entry you can switch the subwoofer channel on or off.

the volume. Press the and then use the or arrow buttons to set
the volume from 0 dB to -10 dB.

the delay. This may be necessary for example if the speaker on which
the sound is output is much closer in relation to the other speakers.

set the delay from 0 to 15 milliseconds.

to set the frequency range. Press the arrow buttons and then use the

or arrow buttons to set the frequency range from 80 to 200 Hz.

SMALL or LARGE. If you choose NONE the channel is

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ETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

Dolby Digital

PCM: Select PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) if there is a

connection to a digital amplifier/receiver. Your recorder
will transmit the same audio formats as are stored on the
disc by means of a PCM signal. In addition, an audio signal
will be transmitted via the left/right outputs.

Bitstream: The DVD/HDD recorder outputs the raw data as Dolby

Digital sound (default setting).

DTS

PCM: Please refer to "Dolby Digital" above.
Bitstream: The DVD/HDD recorder outputs the raw data as DTS

sound (default setting).

MPEG

PCM: Please refer to "Dolby Digital" above.
Bitstream: The DVD/HDD recorder outputs the raw data as MPEG

sound.

Sampling Frequency

48 kHz: Default setting.
96 kHz: Only for DVDs with corresponding sampling frequency.

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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

Vocal

Switch this function to ON to mix the singing track of a karaoke CD into

the stereo sound. For traditional CDs switch this function to

OFF.

DRC ("Dynamic Range Control")

Off: The sound is reproduced without changes, i.e. loud

passages and bass sounds are loud and quiet passages are
quiet (cinema sound). This setting is only appropriate if
nobody will be disturbed.

On: The volume difference is minimised, i.e. loud passages are

quieter and quiet passages are louder. This setting is
appropriate, for example, at night.

Equalizer

Press the arrow button to display the equalizer.

` Using the and buttons select the individual controllers and use the

and buttons to move the values for treble and bass up or down.

The left controller sets the bass, the middle one the middle frequencies
and the right controller the treble. The other two controllers set
frequencies between these ranges.

` Confirm the field by pressing

for the sound output.

ENTERto adopt the equalizer settings

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"SECURITY" menu

Rating

Some DVDs and CDs are coded with encryption signals. DVDs can be
subdivided into eight different authorisation classes. The assignment of a
DVD to an authorisation class depends on which country code is set (refer
to "Country Code" chapter below).

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ETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

We list below the authorisation classes established by the
Motion Picture Association:

UNLOCK: No parental control code
LEVEL 8

(Adult)
LEVEL 7: not for young people under 17;
LEVEL 6: for young people under 17 parental supervision strictly

LEVEL 5: for young people under 17 parent supervision

recommended;

LEVEL 4: parental supervision strictly recommended;

LEVEL 3: parental supervision recommended;
LEVEL 2: for all age groups;
LEVEL 1
(Kid)

For example , if you have inserted a DVD that is coded with authorisation
class 7 (NC 17) or 8 (ADULT) and you have selected authorisation classes
1 to 6, a message appears and the viewer must enter a password. Parts of
a DVD – certain scenes, for example – may also be encoded with an
authorisation class or a range of authorisation classes.

: only for adults;

recommended;

some scenes not suitable for children under 13;

: suitable even for small children.

Set Password

You can change the factory password here.

` Confirm the

` Enter the old password (the master password is:

"

Password" field is displayed.

` Enter four digits using the number buttons. A "

is displayed.

Changeoption. A four-digit "Password" field is displayed.

3308). A four-digit

Verify password" field

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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

` Enter the new password again.

` To cancel the process, press

CLEAR.

If you want to delete the password select the
valid password.

A new password is retained even if the power supply is interrupted
or the factory reset option is used. If you forget your own password
enter the master password
classes again.

3308 so you can edit the authorisation

Delete option and enter the

Country Code

You can see which country code is currently set and set a new country
code. This affects the authorisation classes of coded DVDs (refer to
"Authorisation" chapter above).

` To change the country code select a letter by pressing and use or

to select a new letter.

A code comprising two letters is used for each country (refer to code table
at the end of this manual).

DivX(R) VOD

The DivX registration code that you need to use the video-on-demand
range at the DivX homepage (www.divx.com/vod) and various other
providers is stored in this menu option. Video on demand files are usually
video films that can be downloaded at a charge from a website. In order
to be able to play these films with your DVD receiver you first have to set
up a user account on the DivX homepage and state the registration code
of your DVD receiver to register the device. A different registration is
required for each DVD device that supports DivX. Please refer to the DivX
homepage for more information.

Note: The registration code is only required if you have downloaded
video-on-demand files to your PC and want to then play them back
on the CD/DV D you used in your DVD receiver. The registration code
is not required for traditional DivX files that are not video-on-demand
files.

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"RECORD" menu

Record Quality

You can set the quality of the next recording in this entry. You can choose
between five possible recording speeds or qualities, whereby higher
picture quality means lower recording capacity:

HQ (High quality) highest picture quality (60 minutes are available

on the DVD);

SP (Standard play) very good picture quality (DVD) (120

minutes are available on the DVD);

LP (Long play) good picture quality (S-video) (180

minutes are available on the DVD);

EP (Extended play) better VHS picture quality (240 minutes are

available on the DVD);

SLP (Super long play) VHS picture quality (360 minutes are available on

the DVD);

` Select a recording format and confirm by pressing

The setting is saved and used for the next recording.

ENTER.

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ETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

DVD Auto Chapter

You have the option of subdividing a recording automatically into
chapters. This facilitates an overview during playback.

Off: No chapters are created automatically.
5 Min: Chapter markers are set around every 5 minutes.
10 Min: Chapter markers are set around every 10 minutes.
15 Min: Chapter markers are set around every 15 minutes.

In addition you can also set other chapter markers during the recording;
Refer to “Insert chapter”, P. 41.

Schedule Record

You open the programming table for automatically recording to DVD or
hard disk here (Refer to “Automatic recording ("TIMER" menu)”, P. 34).

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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

DISC Menu

Audio Language

You can select the default setting for the spoken language on the DVD
here. If the DVD does not contain the selected language it is played back
using the original language.

The setting for a current DVD can be changed during playback via
the

AUDIO or DISPLAY buttons.

Subtitle Language

Please select the default setting for the subtitle language, if available on
the DVD, here.

Off: No sub-titles are displayed.

The setting for a current DVD can be changed during playback via
the

SUBTITLE or DISPLAY buttons.

Menu Language

You can select the default setting for the DVD menu language here.

Auto Play

On: When a DVD or VCD is inserted playback starts automatically

(default setting).

Off: If you do not want the disc to start automatically set this to Off.

Then you have to press

PLAY to start the DVD/VCD.

Initialise DVD

This menu option can only be selected if a blank DVD has been
inserted. It is only available for DVD+R.

During initialisation all saved data on the DVD is deleted and this memory
space is no longer available.

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Finalise DVD

This menu option can only be selected if a blank DVD has been
inserted. It is only available for DVD+R.

Confirm your entry with
that you can also play it on other DVD players. You are then requested to
confirm your entries with

ENTER to finalise recording on a DVD+R in order

ENTER or to exit the FINALISE function.

Please note that a DVD+R which has been finalised can no longer be
written on.

Format HDD

Here you can format the integrated hard disk.

Please note that the complete hard disk is deleted during formatting.

Check HDD (Scandisk HDD)

Here you can check the integrated hard disk if errors during recording
occur or incorrect memory space information is provided.

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ETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU

To do so confirm the
subsequent"
The hard disk will now be checked. If no error is found the display returns
to the setup menu. If an error message is displayed customer services must
check the hard disk.

Press ( ) to cancel the process.

P" dialogue box go to the field and press ENTER again.

START entry by pressing ENTER and in the

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If errors occur, check first whether you can correct the problem yourself.
The following overview may help you.

Never try to repair the device yourself. Contact our service centre
or other qualified personnel if a repair is necessary.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The front control buttons do not
work

No standby display Check the mains connection: Is the plug firmly inserted in the mains

The player does not work Press

The disc does not play even
though
or stops again immediately

The device does not respond to
the remote control

No picture Are the cable connections between the DVD and television correct and

PLAY has been pressed,

Firstly carry out initial setup as the buttons on the front of the device are
locked until this has been carried out.

socket?

STANDBY/ON on the remote control or device.

If the device has been disturbed by a storm, static charge or other
external factor try the following:
Press

STANDBY/ON on the device (Standby mode). Then pull out the

mains cable and plug it back in.

Is the disc inserted with the title (printed) side facing upwards?
Check whether the disc is damaged by trying another disc. If the disc is
dirty, clean it carefully, wiping it from the centre to the edge with a soft,
dry cloth.
Does the inserted disc have a format that can not be played?
For commercial DVDs: Does the DVD have the correct regional code (2)?
If condensation has formed in the device: give the player one to two
hours to dry off.

Check whether the batteries need changing and have been inserted
correctly. Remove anything which may be blocking the signal between
the infrared transmitter, the remote control and the device's sensor.
Is the distance between the remote control and the player too great (over
7m)?

undamaged?
Is the television switched on?
Have you selected the video channel on the television?
Has the correct function been selected (DVD)?

Have you selected the correct video output on the DVD player?

Have you selected the
the TV is connected to the DVD/HDD recorder via a SCART cable?
To restore the picture connect the video cinch output of the DVD/HDD
recorder to the video cinch input of the TV (yellow cinch plug) and if
necessary set the correct input on the TV.
Then in

Do you need to carry out the channel scan again?

VIDEO-SETUP select RGB On again.

YCrCb/RGB Off option in VIDEO-SETUP but

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ROUBLESHOOTING

Distorted picture Check whether the DVD is dirty and if necessary clean it carefully, wiping

it from the centre to the edge with a soft, dry cloth. Slight picture
distortion is not a malfunction.

Highly distorted picture
No colour
Poor picture quality

Incorrect image format (4:3, 16:9) In the

No sound Has the sound been switched off (

Sound too quiet Check the audio settings in the SETUP menu: has the correct sound

DVD-RELATED PROBLEMS

Your DVD's standard may not match that of your TV (
A video output signal has been selected that the TV does not support
(

NTSC/PAL-button).

SETUP menu > VIDEO SETUP > Screen Format, check

whether the format selected matches that of the TV set.

MUTE)?

Check the audio connections.

Wrong audio output settings.

The DVD playback is set to fast forward or slow motion.

format been selected?

NTSC/PALbutton).

Wrong language
wrong subtitle language

SKIP function does not work Some DVDs disable the SKIP function for certain titles or chapters.

The camera angle cannot be
changed.

You have forgotten the password. Use the master password 3308.

RECORDINGS

It is not possible to play back a
recorded DVD on a different DVD
player.

Recordings do not work. No disc has been inserted; the disc is write-protected.

The DVD timed recording did not
work

Change the language settings in the SETUP menu (

LANGUAGE

(

MENU or TITLEbuttons.

Check on the DVD cover or in the DVD menu whether the selected
language is actually available on the DVD.

Only a few discs allow camera angles to be selected and usually only for
selected scenes on any one DVD.

The DVD+R was not finalised after recording (Refer to “Finalise DVD”,
P. 52).

The format of the disc is wrong (DVD+R or DVD+RW).

The disc already contains 49 titles.

Another recording is taking place at the programmed time.

The programmed time is in the past.

All 8 memory spaces for the recording are occupied.

The selected source is not issuing a signal.

The device was switched on. The device must be in standby mode for
timed recordings.

) by using the SUBTITLE button, or in the DVD menu

DISC - SUBTITLE

REMOTE CONTROL

Does not work No batteries inserted or batteries are empty.

The remote control is not pointing towards the recorder.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage supply: 230V ~ 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 35W

Batteries for remote control: 2 X 1.5V R03 / LR03 TYPE AAA

Laser output: Class 1 laser product

Supported disc formats: DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW;

VCD, SVCD, CD-Audio; CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG-CD and DivX-CD

Recording disc formats: DVD+R; DVD+RW

There is no guarantee that a DVD+R or DVD+RW produced with your DVD/HDD Recorder will be
playable on a different DVD player. If necessary read the other DVD player's manual and ensure that the
device can playback DVD+R and DVD+RW formats.

When playing audio CDs please check the label.

Please note: These days there are many non standard CD recording and copy protection procedures as
well as various blank CD-R and CD-RW discs. This can occasionally lead to read errors or delays. This
does not mean the device is faulty.

Subject to technical changes.

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COUNTRY CODES

You can enter these country codes in the SETUP under SECURITY >

Country-Code

country.

AD Andorra BT Bhutan ET Ethiopia
AE United Arab Emirates BV Bouvet Island FI Finland
AF Afghanistan BW Botswana FJ Fiji
AG Antigua and Barbuda BY Belarus FK Falkland Islands
AI Anguilla BZ Belize FM Micronesia
AL Albania CA Canada FO Faroe Islands
AM Armenia CC Cocos Islands FR France
AN Dutch Antilles CF Central Africa FX France (European

AO Angola CD Congo, Democratic

AQ Antarctic CG Congo, Republic GB Great Britain
AR Argentina CH Switzerland GD Grenada
AS Samoa (American part) CI Ivory Coast (Côte

AT Austria CK Cook Islands GF
AU Australia CL Chile French Guyana
AW Aruba CM Cameroon GH Ghana
AZ Azerbaijan CN China GI Gibraltar
BA Bosnia Herzegovina CO Columbia GL Greenland
BB Barbados COM Commercial GM Gambia
BD Bangladesh CR Costa Rica GN Guinea, Republic
BE Belgium CS Former Czechoslovakia GP Guadeloupe
BF Burkina Faso CU Cuba GQ Equatorial Guinea
BG Bulgaria CV Cape Verde Islands GR Greece
BH Bahrain CX Christmas Islands GS South Georgia and the

BI Burundi CY Cyprus GT Guatemala
BJ Benin CZ Czech Republic
BM Bermuda DE Germany
BN Brunei Darussalam DJ Djibouti
BO Bolivia DK Denmark KZ Kazakhstan
BR Brazil DM Dominica LA Laos
BS Bahamas DO Dominican Republic LB Lebanon

LI Liechtenstein

DZ Algeria GU Guam LR Liberia
EC Ecuador GW Guinea-Bissau LS Lesotho
EE Estonia GY Guyana LT Lithuania
EG Egypt HK Hong Kong LU Luxembourg

to adapt the authorisation classes on coded DVDs to the

Territory)

GA Gabon
Republic (formerly
Zaire)

GE Georgia
d'Ivoire)

Southern Sandwich
Islands

LC St. Lucia

LK Sri Lanka

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COUNTRY CODES

EH Western Sahara HM Heard and McDonald

Islands
ER Eritrea HN Honduras LY Libya
ES Spain HR Croatia MA Morocco
ET Ethiopia HT Haiti MD Moldova
FI Finland HU Hungary MG Madagascar
FJ Fiji ID Indonesia MH Marshall Islands
FK Falkland Islands IE Ireland MK Macedonia (former

FM Micronesia IL Israel ML Mali
FO Faroe Islands IN India MM Myanmar (Union)
FR France IQ Iraq MN Mongolia
FX France (European

Territory)
GA Gabon IS Iceland MP North Marianas
GB Great Britain IT Italy MQ Martinique
GD Grenada JM Jamaica MR Mauritania
GE Georgia JO Jordan MS Montserrat
GF MT Malta

French Guyana JP Japan MU Mauritius
GH Ghana KE Kenya MV Maldives
GI Gibraltar KG Kyrgyzstan MW Malawi
GL Greenland KH Cambodia MD Moldova
GM Gambia KI Kiribati MG Madagascar
GN Guinea, Republic KM Comoros MC Monaco
GP Guadeloupe KN QA Qatar
GQ Equatorial Guinea KP Korea, Democratic

GR Greece KR Korea, Republic (South

GS South Georgia and the

Southern Sandwich

Islands
GT Guatemala KY Cayman RW Rwanda

SB Solomon Islands

KZ Kazakhstan MX Mexico SD Sudan
LA Laos MY Malaysia SE Sweden
LB Lebanon MZ Mozambique SI Slovenia
LC St. Lucia NA Namibia SJ Spitzbergen and Jan

LI Liechtenstein NC New Caledonia SK Slovak Republic
LK Sri Lanka NE Niger SL Sierra Leone
LR Liberia NF Norfolk SM San Marino
LS Lesotho NG Nigeria SN Senegal
LT Lithuania NI Nicaragua SO Somalia
LU Luxembourg NL Netherlands SR Surinam
LV Latvia NO Norway ST St. Thomas and Principe
LY Libya NP Nepal SV El Salvador

IR Iran MO Macau

People's Republic
(North Korea)

Korea)

KW Kuwait RU Russian Federation

LV Latvia

Yugoslavian Republic)

RE Réunion

RO Rumania

SA Saudi Arabia

SC Seychelles

Mayen

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MA Morocco NR Nauru SY Syria

NT Neutral Zone
SZ Swaziland TN Tunisia VI American Virgin Islands
NU Niue TO Tonga VN Vietnam
NZ New Zealand TP East Timor VU Vanuatu
OM Oman TR Turkey WF Wallis and Futuna
PA Panama TT Trinidad and Tobago TC Turks and Caicos
PE Peru TV Tuvalu TD Chad
PF French Polynesia TW Taiwan WS Western Samoa (Savaii,

Upola)
PG Papua New Guinea TZ Tanzania YE Yemen
PH Philippines UA Ukraine YT Mayotte
PK Pakistan UG Uganda TG Togo
PL Poland UK United Kingdom (Great

Britain and Northern

Ireland)
PM St. Pierre and Miquelon US United States of America TJ Tajikistan
PN Pitcairn UY Uruguay TK Tokelau
PR Puerto Rico UZ Uzbekistan YU Serbia and Montenegro
PT Portugal VA Vatican ZA South Africa
PW Palau VC St. Vincent and the

Grenadines
PY Paraguay VE Venezuela ZR Zaire
TM Turkmenistan VG Virgin Islands (British

Part)

TH Thailand

ZM Zambia

ZW Zimbabwe

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Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Errors and omissions expected.

For UK customers only:
For technical issues please contact:
Unit 53, Potters Lane
Kiln Farm
Milton, Keynes
MK11 3HQ

Telephone numbers (for technical support)
0870 906 3308
0870 906 3309

E-mail address (for technical support)
[e-mail]

www.umax.co.uk