CyberHome Entertainment 1600 user manual Programming a Recording Timer, Non-interruptible tasks

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PROGRAMMING A RECORDING (TIMER)

General information

Use the feature “Programming a recording (timer)” to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD recorder will automatically switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the pro- grammed time.

To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know the following data:

•the date you want to make the recording

•the start time and length of the recording

•the input source from which you want to record

•the recording quality (HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP)

•VPS/PDC on or off

•the recurrence mode

These information are saved in a timer block.

What is VPS/PDC?

With VPS (Video Programming System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Con- trol) the TV station controls the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than it was scheduled, the DVD recorder will still switch itself on and off at the correct times.

What do I need to know about VPS / PDC?

•Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme’s start time, e.g. “20:15 (VPS/PDC: 20:14)”, you must enter the VPS/PDC time “20:14” exact to the minute as the start time. If you want to program a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

•Only one TV programme on a TV channel can be controlled using VPS/PDC at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using VPS/PDC, you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.

•The DVD recorder needs a certain warm-up time for the start of the recording, e.g. to load the disc and for positioning the laser. Therefore, it is possible that the first seconds are missing when recording a TV show using VPS/PDC. In this case we recommend to switch VPS/PDC off and to program a start time that is one minute earlier.

Non-interruptible tasks

Some tasks cannot be interrupted by recording while the current task con- tinues to completion, delaying the scheduled recording and recording notice. If the current task continues longer than the scheduled recording time, the recording is skipped completely. The following tasks are not inter- ruptible by recording:

•channel search

•resetting to user defaults - this also clears all scheduled recordings

•formatting a disc

•finalizing DVD+R discs

•firmware update

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Contents DVR Content Managing the disc contents Programming a recording timerSafety Instructions Safety Instructions Disclaimer of warranty Class Laser ProductAccessories IntroductionRegion code information Compatibility Usable disc typesCompatibility of PC created discs Data transfer ratesTaking care of recorder and discs Operation Operation of control panelOperation of rear panel Operation of VFD display Messages on the display in operation mode Operation of remote control Preparing the remote controlReplacing the battery Using the remote control Important notes about the batteryRemote control buttons Enter MuteRepeat 1/ALL Repeat A-BConnecting the DVD Recorder Connecting the DVD recorder to the TVConnection with Scart cable DetailHello Connection with video cable Connection with S-Video cable Connecting the DVD Recorder Connecting Additional Devices Connecting additional devices to the second Scart socketConnecting additional devices to the front sockets Best picture qualityConnecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socketLoud distorted noise comes from your loudspeakers Installing Your DVD Recorder Initial installationWhat is an on-screen menu? Why do I have to set the country?Problem Sound may be distorted on some TV channels Clock settingUsing a satellite receiver/DVB-T set-top box Manual TV channel searchAutomatic TV channel search Tips Changing the TV system of a TV channelSorting, adding, deleting and renaming TV channels Sorting TV channelsTip Deleting and adding TV channels Renaming TV channelsTips Setting the language Setting the date and timeProblems Will be displayed on the screen Screen is showing Region errorPlayback General playback hintsHow to insert a double-sided DVD? Inserting a discPlaying a DVD-Video disc DVD menuPlaying a DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc Playing a Super Video CDAdditional playing functions When creating MP3 CDs, please note the following Playing an Audio CDPlaying an MP3 disc Playing a WMA CD Playing a Picture CDPlaying a mixed format disc Selecting a chapter using the DVD menu Playing FunctionsSelecting a section of the disc to play Playing from a specific timeUsing the repeat features1 Skipping through chapters, tracks or picturesRepeating an entire disc Repeating a track, picture, folder, chapter or title Repeating a section of a disc A-BAdvance 30 seconds / Stop the recording 30 seconds Playing a disc at different speedsSlow play No sound during slow playStill the picture frame / Pause a disc Zooming in and out of an imageUsing position markers Bookmark Displaying disc informationDisplay menu for DVD-Video discs, DVD+R/RW discs Display menu for Super Video CDs and Audio CDs PBCAdjusting the volume Changing the audio settingsUsing the DVD menu Special Playing Functions for DVD-VIDEO DiscsDisplaying subtitles Changing the camera angleSpecial Features for MP3, JPEG, Mpeg and WMA Files Using playback control PBCSpecial Playing Functions for Video CD´S Random playAdditional Features for Jpeg Files Rotation of a pictureViewing thumbnails of your Jpeg pictures Making a slide showManual Recordings General informationWhich discs can be used for recordings? Selecting the input source SvideoSelecting the recording mode quality Tip How to select set chapters?Inserting chapter markers Tips Which recording modes are available?Problems Index display Digital Video Firewire/i Link front socket DVTip Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible Displaying information during recording Interrupt recordings PauseManaging the Disc Contents Protecting/unprotecting a title What happens with DVD+R discs?Renaming a title name Deleting A-BFormatting a disc Finalizing DVD+R discs Programming a Recording Timer What is VPS/PDC?Non-interruptible tasks What do I need to know about VPS / PDC?Programming a recording OK does not appear in the Result field12/04Tue1015 AM PR108 Off Once Done Problem solving for programmed recordings Error message Video signal is unstableImportant notes for moving in the setup menu User PreferencesRecording related settings Timer recordingRecording quality Chapter markerAudio/Video related settings DownmixDynamic range Spdif output TV shapeScart output Disc related settings PasswordBrightness ContrastChange password Parental controlGeneral settings Manual search OSD languageMenu language1 Audio language1Subtitle language1 Language codesClock setting Daylight-savingTime format Screen saverUser default Help menuTroubleshooting No sound from TV or speakersSignal is copy protected Specific disc does not playNected hi-fi amplifier Picture is distorted or blackAnd-white during playback Flickering black-and-white pictureSpecifications General specificationsAudio features Rear connectionsGlossary BitCD-R & CD-RW DVD DVD-5 DVD-9DVD+RW DVD+RMP3 MpegSvcd VCDVPS WMAService Order no. CH1600-301-002 Revision 1600-01 ENG
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