Symphonic CHSP80G owner manual Information on Recording DVR

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BeforeYou Start

Information on Recording (DVR)

About DVR (HDD)

DVR is a special component which has high recording density and is suited for long-time recording or high-speed cueing but by contrast, has many factors which can cause breakage. Use DVR on the premise that you should dub the recorded programs to a DVD disc or a videotape to protect your precious videos.

DVR is a temporary storage location.

DVR is not a permanent storage location of the recorded contents. Be sure to use it as a temporary storage location until you watch the programs once dub them to a DVD disc or a videotape.

Be sure to dub (back up) data promptly if you find abnormalities in DVR.

If there is mechanical trouble with the DVR, grinding or other sounds may be heard or blocky noise may appear on the image. If you continue to use as it is, deterioration may continue and eventually the DVR may not be used at all. If you notice these symptoms of a failing DVR, promptly dub the data to a DVD disc or a videotape.

When an DVR fails, recovery of recorded content (data) may be impossible.

About the remaining capacity of DVR recording time:

In recording to DVR, the Remaining Capacity Display may differ from the actual recordable time as this unit adopts Variable Bit Rate encoding, which varies the recording (storage) amount of data in conformity with the information amount of video. Before recording to the DVR, ensure there is sufficient space on the DVR by deleting unnecessary titles in advance.

Recording speed

This unit is equipped with a DVR with 80 GB hard disc which allows you to record up to 34 hours. You can not select a recording speed.

*The recording time is an estimate and actual recording time may differ.

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy protected discs or tapes using this unit. Copy protected material includes DVD-Video and some satellite broadcasts.

If copy protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will be paused or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Copy-once programs can be recorded on the DVR

Maximum Recordable numbers of title / chapters

DVR: 300 titles

999 chapters per title

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For their recording, refer to the following.

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Contents Please read before using this equipment Supplied AccessoriesRecording function Before You Start ConnectionsPrecautions BeforeYou StartYou Start Connections Precautions Cont’dBefore Installation Location Table of Contents Features RecordingPlayback EditingSymbol Description Features Cont’dSymbols Used in this Manual Information on Recording DVR Play the recorded contents Information on PlaybackPower indicator Lights up when the power is on DVD indicator Lights up when DVD mode is selectedFunctional Overview Front PanelFunctional Overview Cont’d Front Panel DisplayDisplay message PM Appears in the afternoon with the Clock DisplayRemote Control Number ButtonsREC / OTR DVR Open / Close A* DVD Press to open / close the disc trayInstalling batteries in the remote control Battery use and careIR signal check Switching DVR / DVDOn-Screen Display for DVR Mode General Information Setup MenuPress SET UP to display Easy Setting Menu or Display MenuOn-Screen Display for DVD Mode Display Menu Setup MenuExample DVD Custom Menu Example Audio CDConnections Connection to aTVIf yourTV is not compatible with Progressive Scan This unitCable TV signal Connection to a TV Cont’dConnection to a Cable Box or Satellite Box After you have completed connectionsConnection to an Audio System DVR Initial Setups OSD Language Setting Turn on the Unit for the FirstTimeUsing / , select a desired language Press Enter to start Auto SetupsChannel Setting Press DVR first Press SET UPSelect Channel Setting Channel Setting Menu will appearChannel Setting Cont’d Adding / Deleting Channels Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Menu will appearPress SET UP to exit Select Initial SetupClock Setting Auto Clock SettingSelect Clock Setting Select Auto Clock SettingClock Setting Cont’d Manual Clock SettingIf you do not know the PBS channel number in your area If you know the PBS channel number in your areaClock Setting Cont’d Setting Daylight Saving Time Select Daylight Saving TimeTV Audio Setting SAP Secondary Audio ProgramSelect TV Audio Select StereoBasic Recording Using Channel / , or the NumberDVR Recording Using Channel / or the Number One Touch Recording OTRPreparing for OTR Press REC / OTRTimer Recording Preparing for Timer recordingPress Timer Prog Timer Programming List will appearJanuary 1st Timer Recording Cont’dRecording Date Using / , select the program you want to edit To change the setting of a programUsing / , select Program Change, then press Enter Editing Menu will appearHints for Timer Recording Priority of overlapped settingsSame start time and different end time Different start time and different end timePreview window InformationPrevious recordings Scheduled RecordingsNavigator To Change or Cancel ProgramRecording & Playback Settings for the External Devices Video Cable Audio cableDubbing from the External Devices DVR Playback Basic Playback Direct PlaybackPlayback from theTitle List Press TOP MenuUsing Basic Playback Cont’dPlayback from theTitle List Menu To exit the Title List, press TOP MenuSpecial Playback Fast forward / Fast reverse Slow forward / Slow reverseSound will remain muted To return to the normal playback, press Play BSpecial Playback Cont’d Time Shift Playback Simultaneous Playback and RecordingYou can also playback a title in the same device DVR Start ConnectionsSpecial Playback Cont’d Pause Step-by-Step PlaybackUsing / , select Special Playback Cont’d Repeat PlaybackProgram ChapterUsing Skip H / G Using DisplaySearch Title / Chapter Search TitleElapsed time counter Using SelectSearch Cont’d Time Search Series List will appear Using / , select Search. Press EnterSearch Cont’d Series Search Search Cont’d Title List of the selected series will appearThis feature allows you to check the current audio status Selecting a Format of Audio and Video Audio StatusIt only affects during the playback of DVR Current audio status will appearBefore You Press Enter Title List Menu will appear DVR EditingDeleting Titles Deleting SelectedTitles Press SET UP Using Select DVR MenuDeleting Titles Cont’d Press DVR firstProtecting / Undo Protecting Titles DVR Other Setups Tour of the Setup MenusPlayback Setting Press Enter UsingSelect Advanced Menu Playback Menu will appearPlayback Setting Cont’d TV Aspect Audio OutLetter Box Pan & ScanUsing Select Record. Press Enter Recording Setting Auto ChapterPress Enter Using Select Initial Setup. Press Enter Press Enter Confirmation window will appear Reset to Factory DefaultSelect Reset to factory default DVD Disc Playback About the DiscsUnplayable Discs On the following disc, the sound MAY not be heardThis operation may take a While to be recognized Playback Basic PlaybackPress Open / Close a Playback Cont’d Disc Menus Title MenusPlayback Cont’d Resume Playback Example DVD and CDPlayback Cont’d Pause Press Play Bto continue playback Special Playback Cont’d Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Select OFF Special Playback Cont’d ZoomTo exit zoom mode, press Zoom repeatedly to When a track is selected When a folder is selectedSpecial Playback Cont’d Playing back MP3 / WMA Discs Hints for MP3 / WMA filesSearch Track Search Track Search is not available on some discsSearch Cont’d Title / Chapter Search Using Skip H/ GUsing Search Time Search display appears Buttons within 30 secondsTo return to the marker later Search Cont’d Marker SetupTitle track number and the time will appear Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat Playback Hints for DVD RepeatHints for CD Repeat Hints for MP3 and WMA RepeatRepeat / Random / Programmed Playback Cont’d Repeat A-B PlaybackRandom Playback Press Play B Random Playback will startProgrammed Playback If a folder is selectedDuring playback, press SUBTITLE, and then Special Settings Subtitle LanguageTo set subtitle ON/OFF Special Settings Cont’d Audio Language Languages are available on disc during DVD playbackSpecial Settings Cont’d Camera Angles Example DVD Press DVD firstSpecial Settings Cont’d Black Level Setting Special Settings Cont’d Stereo Sound Mode Special Settings Cont’d Virtual Surround For CD play back onlyDVD Setups P80 a P81 B P82 C StepLanguage menu Display menu Parental menuDVD Setup Cont’d Language Setting DVD Setup Cont’d Display Setting DVD Setup Cont’d Audio Setting DRCDVD Setup Cont’d Parental Setting If a password is not yet set, enter your desiredIf a password is already set, enter the current Using Select desired level Press EnterDVD Setup Cont’d Parental Setting Cont’dUsing the Number Button, enter your current password Using the Number Button, enter your new fourAuto Power OFF Default on DVD Setup Cont’d Others SettingPress Enter to change the setting Angle Icon Default on Others Troubleshooting Cont’d Symptom SolutionEvery time the power turns on Activate the settingSymptom Solution Recording is impossible Signal.This is not a malfunctionTitles from the Title List Maximum number of titles has exceeded. DeleteSymptom Symptom Solution Titles can not be edited or deleted Refer to the infrared signal. SeePressing SET UP does not do anything Displayed or while the disc is loading, SET UP does notGlossary Language Code Language CodeMaintenance Frequently Asked Questions SpecificationMemo Limited Warranty