Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)
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§1 If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡page 43), the picture may be clearer.
§2 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡page 43).
§3 If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be shown correctly.
≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡page 43).
Accessory discs
9.4GB,
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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc as backup.
∫The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand
vibration/shock or dust
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. In the event of a power failure the content during recording or play may be damaged.
∫The HDD is a temporary storage device
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing, or for saving to a DVD disc.
∫Immediately save (backup) all content as soon
as you feel there may be problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, save all content to the DVD disc.
Recorded content (Data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
∫Setup precautions
≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.
≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.
≥Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video cassette recorder etc.
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≥In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait
∫Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor etc. gets inside the unit.
∫While operating
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.)
≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.
∫When moving the unit
1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the
display.)
2Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)
∫HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a play list will not increase the amount of time.)
∫When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the
display
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to extend the life of the HDD.
≥Press [HDD] to activate.
≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away because the HDD takes time to be
≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.
∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content
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