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CAUTION!
High voltage! Do not open the
device. You run the risk of getting
an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g., receiver or amplier.)
– Do not put anything under the set
(e.g., CDs, magazines.)
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.
Space for ventilation
– Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4.5”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5 cm (2.3”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
10cm (4.5") 10cm (4.5")
5cm (2.3")
5cm (2.3")
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles.)
Cleaning discs
Some problems occur because the disc
inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions.) To
avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
To clean a disc, use a micro bre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
handling care
The HDD is a fragile piece of device that
is easily prone to damage due to its long
recording capacity and high speed
operation.
– Do not move the unit while it is turned
on.
– Do not remove the AC power plug
from the power outlet during operation.
– Do not use the unit in excessively hot
or humid places. It may cause
condensation to form inside the unit.
If the HDD fails, playback and recording
will not be possible. In this case, it will be
necessary to replace the HDD unit.
WARNING!
The HDD is not a device for storing
recorded content permanently. We
recommend that you copy the important
video content to a recordable DVD as
backup.
Introduction
This recorder has a built-in hard disk
drive (HDD). You can record up to
250 ~ 400 hours of video in SLP (Super
Long Play) record quality mode.
With both recordable DVD and high
capacity HDD in the same recorder, you
enjoy the exibility of keeping recordings
on the HDD or copy to a recordable
DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.
Furthermore, you can take advantage of
features like ‘Instant Replay’, ‘Pause Live
TV’; see page 27-28 for more
information.
Before you can start using this recorder,
you must complete the basic connections
and set-up in three easy steps.
Step 1: Basic recorder connections
(pages 14~17)
Step 2: Optional connections for
other devices (pages 18~21)
Step 3: Do the basic installation and
set-up (pages 22~26)
Please take time to read this user manual
before using your recorder. It contains
important information and notes
regarding operations of the recorder.
Helpful Hints:
– If you have any questions or if problems
occur during operation, see the chapter
‘Troubleshooting’.
– If you need further assistance, please call
the customer support service for your
country. The corresponding telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in
the guarantee booklet.
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the product for identication and
supply ratings.
General Information