Magnavox H2160MW9 A owner manual Features, Recording, Dubbing, Playback, Between HDD and DVD

FEATURES

This unit not only plays back the contents on internal HDD, DVD, or CD, but also offers features for you to record on HDD or DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD+RW/- RW (rewritable) and a DVD+R/-R (one-time write). You can choose any one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/-R, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.

HDD DVD

Up to 36 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 36 programs within a one-month period. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically (the input from the L2 jacks only).

160 GB hard disk: HDD

This unit is equipped with a 160GB hard disk which allows you to record up to 180 hours (with SLP mode).

Autostart recording:

Every time you turn on this unit, this unit automatically records the channel currently viewed and temporarily stores the recorded content to the HDD. By using this function, you can pause or go back the TV program you are currently watching, and you can also start recording the whole TV program even at the middle of the TV program.

DVD

Automatic title finalizing (DVD+R/DVD-RW/-R only): You can finalize discs automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.

Alternate recording:

In the following cases, the unit will detect it and automatically record to the HDD even when DVD is selected as the recording media.

-If there is no recordable disc in the unit

-If the disc does not have enough space to complete the recording

-If the material is “copy-once” program and prohibited to be recorded on a DVD

-If the disc is not available because the repairing process

is canceled halfway

This feature is available only for timer recording. Not available for one-touch timer recording.

Dubbing

With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing

between HDD and DVD. HDD DVD

High speed dubbing (HDD ➔ DVD only):

If you dub a title recorded in SLP mode to DVD+R/-R, dubbing speed will be 24 times at the maximum.

Auto recording mode dubbing:

When dubbing, if you set the recording mode to “Auto”, the recording mode will automatically be adjusted so the titles will fit nicely in the remaining space of the disc.

DV dubbing:

This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to HDD/DVD.

Playback

HDD DVD

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search functions. You can search for a desired point by title, chapter or time.

Virtual surround system:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2 channel stereo system.

Variable skip:

You can skip forward a certain time, which is specified in “Playback” menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

Variable replay:

You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in “Playback” menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

HDD

Chasing playback during recording and simultaneous playback and recording:

You can play back the already recorded part of the current recording or another title during recording.

DVD

Playing back MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD files:

You can enjoy MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

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