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2 ImportantInformation WARNING 3 PrecautionsOn recording About this manual On safety On power sources On placement Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE 4 Seven Basic Operations7 Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderRecording/PlaybackCompatible media and reference pages – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play Editing 8 Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and playable discsType Disc Logo Formatting this manual (new discs) players (finalising) DVD+RW mode DVD Video DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) 9 Discs that cannot be recorded on 10 Playable discsIcon used Characteristics in this manual DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW DVD-RW/DVD-R Discs that cannot be played 11 Maximum recordable number of titlesDisc Number of titles Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Note on DualDiscs Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the RecorderStep 1: Unpacking 13 Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable14 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords17 Step 4: Connecting the Audio CordsAConnecting to audio L/R input jacks BConnecting to a digital audio input jack 18 Step 5: Connecting the Mains Leadyou must wait for a short while before operating the recorder 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote22 Step 7: Easy Setup2 Press ENTER ◆Auto Tune ◆Clock ◆TV Type ◆Component Out ◆Line1 Output ◆Audio Connection 3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device25 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner28 2. Recording a Programme33 5.Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme35 6.Labelling and Protecting a DiscLabelling a disc2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER Protecting a disc3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER To cancel the protection 36 7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)37 Unfinalising a discFor DVD-RWs(Video mode) For DVD-RWs(VR mode) 3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER Guide to Digital Services 38 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)Viewing a list of available channels1 Press thebutton to display the EPG 7 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme 39 Viewing programmes related to a specific category1 Press the button to display the EPG 2 Press the RED button. The category pop-uplist appears ◆Some examples of category types are as follows: 5 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme To scroll the Category display by page (Page mode) 40 Programme informationDisplaying the programme informationTo scroll the Information display by page (Page mode) 41 Viewing a digital text serviceSelecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels1 Select a dedicated channel that is broadcasting digital text Selecting digital text from other channels 42 FavouritesSetting a favourite list1 Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER 3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER Deleting a favourite channel 43 Moving to a different favourite listWatching or listening to a favourite channelTo scroll the Favourite List display by page (Page mode) 44 IndexTo scroll the Index display by page (Page mode) Timer Recording Before you start recording… 45 Recording modePress REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes Recording Recording time (hours) DVD DVD+R DL Unrecordable picturesCopy control Recordable discs signals 46 Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG)Setting the timer manually (Standard)1 Press [TIMER] 2 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m 3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER To stop recording during timer recording Rec Mode Adjust 47 If the timer settings overlapTo extend the recording duration time while recording One Touch Timer Recording Timer 48 Recording TV programmes using the EPG application1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press the button to display the EPG 5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER are as follows: 49 Using the Quick Timer functionPress z REC repeatedly to set the duration To cancel the Quick Timer 50 Adjusting the recording picture quality and size2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER 3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER Creating chapters in a titleWhen recording on a DVD-RW(VR mode) When recording on other recordable discs 51 Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG)52 Checking/ChangingCancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) 54 Recording From Connected Equipment4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 6 Press SYNCHRO REC Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) 56 Before EditingEdit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode)To edit original titles To create and edit Playlist titles Erasing Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 57 Erasing and Editing a Title3 Select an option, and press ENTER 58 Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)59 Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase 5 When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK” and press ENTER Erasing all titles on the disc1 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST 2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Map,” and press ENTER 3 Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER 4 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER Creating chapters manually 60 Creating and Editing a Playlist2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER 3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER 4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER Editing and Erasing 5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 7 Select “OK,” and ENTER 8 Select the scene you want to re-edit,and press ENTER 9 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER 10 Select “OK” to use the default name, and press ENTER To play the Playlist title 61 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2 Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER 3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to combine 7 Select a name, and press ENTER 62 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)Select a title, and press ENTER 3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER Playback 63 Playing3 Select the title, and press ENTER To use the DVD’s Menu To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions 64 To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) One Touch Play One Touch Menu Playback 65 Playback optionsNotes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD 66 Adjusting the picture quality2 Select an item, and press ENTER 3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER 67 Adjusting the sound quality3 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER 68 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)While recording, press TITLE LIST Select “Play”, and press ENTER 69 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc70 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files71 Selecting a JPEG album or image4 Select an image, and press ENTER To stop viewing the JPEG image To view the previous or next picture To rotate a picture To change the slideshow speed 72 MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play73 About playback order of albums, tracks, and filesStructure of disc contents 74 Clock and LanguageSettings (Settings) 75 Digital TV settings (DTV Settings)◆To unlock channels ◆To set the Age Limit 76 TuningAuto Tune 77 Programme Hide◆Restoration of hidden programmes Programme Sort Adjustments and Settings 78 Technical InformationManufacturer Information Signal Strength Digital Software Upgrade 79 Video Settings (Video)3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER TV Type Pause Mode (DVDs only) Component Out 80 Progressive ModeScart Setting ◆Line3 Input ◆Line3 Output Line4 Input 81 Audio Settings (Audio)85 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)87 Easy Setup(Resetting the Recorder) 88 Troubleshooting(Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30am to 6:00pm) PowerThe power does not turn on Tuner PictureThere is no picture Picture noise appears TV programme reception does not fill the screen Picture break up TV programme pictures are distorted TV channels cannot be changed The picture does not fill the screen The picture is black and white 89 SoundThere is no sound Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy The sound volume is low Sound break up Information Additional 90 PlaybackThe recorder does not play any type of disc The recorder does not start playback from the beginning The recorder starts playing automatically Playback stops automatically Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed The language for the sound track cannot be changed The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off The angles cannot be changed The MP3 audio tracks do not play The JPEG image files do not play Recording/Timer recording/ EditingRecording does not start immediately after you press z REC Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly Synchro-Recordingdoes not complete Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP Recording does not stop after you press Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning Contents previously recorded were erased 91 Recording from the equipment with a timerNothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly DisplayThe clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect The clock does not appear in the front panel display Remote controlThe remote does not function “FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display 92 OthersThe recorder does not operate properly Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display (open/close) “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display The Parental Lock does not work Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) 93 Notes About This Recorder95 SpecificationsSystem Laser: Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage: Aerial out: Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): (VIDEO): (S VIDEO): LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin LINE 3: 21-pin DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/ –18dBm (wave length: 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): General Power requirements: 220-240V AC, 50 Power consumption: 35 W Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Compatible colour systems 96 Guide to Parts and Controls100 GlossaryChapter (page 62) Copy protection signals (page 45) DVD-R (page 8) DVD-RW (page 8) Dolby Digital (page 82) DTS (page 82) DVD+R (page 8) DVD+RW (page 8) DVD VIDEO (page 10) EPG (page 38) Interlace format (page 16) 101 MPEG Audio (page 82)Original (page 67) Playlist (page 67) Progressive format (page 16) Title (page 62) Track (page 62) 102 Language Code ListArea Code 103 Digital TV Channel List
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