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- Page 1 GHDD177DVDR Digital Versatile Disc/Hard Disk Recorder with Remote Control User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Video Plus+ Recording ....... 27 Timer Recording (HDD Only) ......28 To Record From External Source ....29 Getting Started Timeshift Operation in HDD ......30 1-3 Editing...........31 Deleting HDD Recording Titles ......31 Important Safeguards ....... 4 Dubbing HDD Recording Titles ....31 Important Notes ........ - Page 3 Contents Selecting Angle During Playback ......41 Initial Settings Displaying the Information of the Scene ....41 Repeating a Sequence Between Two Specific Points (A-B Repeat) ......42 5 Initial Settings ........56 Repeating HDD Playback ........ 42 5-1 Channel Setup ..... 56 Repeating DVD Playback ......
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards For your own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this recorder to the mains. Mains Supply: 230 ~ 50Hz - AC only This unit is designed to operate on a 230V~50Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power sources may damage it. -
Page 5: Important Notes
Important Safeguards -continued To Achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manually carefully before attemptiong to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure. Important Notes •... -
Page 6: Important Notes
Important Notes Hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment. It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent possible damage or loss of hearing. ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL •... -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The all players have region codes and disc can have apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing an optional region code. -
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions Please read these precautions before operating this unit. Power cord protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following. Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. -
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual Thank you for purchasing this HDD/DVD Recorder. We sincerely hope you can enjoy the pleasure of recording and playing back pictures through this quality unit with only certain simple operations to follow. Through this HDD/DVD Recorder, you can watch DVDs, play audio CDs, or watch TV shows through external devices. - Page 10 About This Manual -continued manual. It will provide on-screen menus with different options to let you select the proper settings corresponding to the system. Record a disc. You can record your favourite shows from local cable TV, or music and picture from an external audio and video device to HDD and backup them onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW media.
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Page 11: Package Contents
Package Contents Included in this package should be: GHDD177DVDR Recorder Remote control 2 x AAA batteries for the remote control RCA AV line cable RF coaxial cable Scart to scart cable Component video cable Blank DVD+RW disc User guide Quick reference... -
Page 12: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front View RECORD button button SOURCE i-Link Input AUDIO 2 Input HD/DVD button STOP button STANDBY/ON EJECT PAUSE button VIDEO 2 Input button button PLAY button S-VIDEO 2 Input Back View RCA Video In S-Video In PbCr/Y/PbCb Out 21-pin Scart RCA Vide Out In Socket... -
Page 13: Remote Control
Parts and Controls - continued Remote Control CLEAR button HELP button STANDBY button EJECT button SYSTEM button CHANNEL button VIDEO button RECORD/DISC button PR +/- button TIMER button TIME SHIFT button DISPLAY button ENTER button TV button CURSOR buttons HDD/DISC button SOURCE button DISC INFO button REC/OTR button... -
Page 14: The Remote Control
The Remote Control Installing the batteries Locate the remote control, and remove the battery cover. Insert two AAA size batteries into the compartment. Note: Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment for correct installation of batteries. We recommend the use of Alkaline batteries. Using The Remote Control To use the remote control, point it at the front of the DVD player, towards the sensor situated to the right of the DVD drawer. -
Page 15: Connecting External Equipment
RCA Audio Aerial Input Video cable (supplied) RF Loop through Aerial cable (supplied) GHDD177DVDR Note: Only use one of the above mentioned options 1 or 2 to connect the recorder to your TV otherwise it will cause picture interference. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Sky Box
Connecting to a SKY Box Turn the power off to your TV / Recorder before making any connections. Aerial SCART 1 Aerial Lead RF Loop through (not supplied) SCART 2 Aerial Cable (supplied) Aerial In SKY Box RF Loop through Aerial Cable GHDD177DVDR... -
Page 17: Connecting To A Tv Using S-Video Cable
TV‘s S-Video In socket, this will provide a better viewing result on TV. Make sure to set Video Output Settings to S-Video from VIDEO Setup Screen. Existing Outdoor Aerial S-VIDEO Aerial Input RF Loop through Aerial cable (supplied) S-Video Cable (supplied) GHDD177DVDR... -
Page 18: Connecting To A Tv Using Component Video Cable
Cr Y Cb In sockets, this will obtain the best viewing result. Make sure to set Video Output Settings to RCA Component from VIDEO Setup Screen. Existing Outdoor Aerial Green Aerial Input Blue RF Loop through Aerial cable (supplied) Component Video Cable (supplied) GHDD177DVDR... -
Page 19: Connecting To An Av Amplifier
Dolby Digital format. Existing Outdoor Aerial VIDEO INPUT Yellow Aerial Input RF Loop through Aerial cable (supplied) GHDD177DVDR Coaxial digital output to RCA Audio coaxial digital input Video cable (supplied) (supplied) AMPLIFIER Yellow VIDEO... -
Page 20: Connecting To Other Av Equipment
Connecting to Other AV Equipment Yellow RCA Audio Video cable (supplied) AV OUT White VIDEO GHDD177DVDR Camcorder VIDEO I-LINK i-Link Video cable (optional) You can connect to a VCR or Camcorder, or other AV device using RCA Audio Video cable. -
Page 21: Quick Recording
Quick Recording HDD Quick Recording If you are operating this recorder for the first time, please establish proper connection with TV and aerial (Refer to “Connecting External Equipment” section), then follow the on-screen instruction to make the first initial setting. For more details on recording, refer to “Chapter 1 : Recording Functions”. -
Page 22: Dv Operation
DV Operation DV Control Function Connect the recorder to DV. Turn on Power of the recorder and DV. Press Source on the remote control repeatedly until DV source is set. Press DV Control on the remote control. A DV controller menu appears on the top of the screen. -
Page 23: Quick Playback
Quick Playback HDD Playback Press Standby to turn on the recorder. Press HDD/Disc to switch to HDD mode. Press Play, a title menu appears on the screen listing all of the recorded programmes. Use / on the remote control to highlight a preferred title. -
Page 24: Before Recording
Before Recording This chapter mainly show you how to record programmes from external sources using the remote control. Some of the functions can also be done through the OSD Settings. Please refer to Chapter 5-2: RECORD/DISC Setup for details. Before Timer recording, check the date and time setting again to make sure the information of the date and time is correct. -
Page 25: Recording
Recording Recording TV Programmes to HDD Connect the recorder to the TV set. Standby of the recorder and the TV set. Turn on HDD/Disc to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press TV on the remote control to view TV channels Press through the HDD+DVD Recorder. -
Page 26: Recording To Hdd Whilst Watching
Recording Recording to HDD Whilst Watching To record to Hardrive using the internal TV tuner and at the same time playback a DVD / Movie disc. Press the EJECT button and insert a movie disc. Close the tray. Press the TV button and select which TV channel you want to record. -
Page 27: Video Plus+ Recording
Recording -continued Video Plus+ Recording Timer Timer at stop mode to display the menu. Press Enter. Select “Video Plus+” and press Nine boxes appear. Input the Video Plus + code number using the remote TIMER Enter. control, then press Video Plus+ Timer Event Setting DateTime Setting VIDEOPLUS+... -
Page 28: Timer Recording (Hdd Only)
Recording -continued Timer Recording Timer Timer Press at stop mode to display the menu. Use to select “Timer Event Setting” and press Enter. Enter. Press / to select one entry, then press This DVD Recorder provides up to 8 entries for schedule recording. TIMER Video Plus+ Timer Event Setting... -
Page 29: To Record From External Source
Recording -continued To Record from External Source Connect the recorder to TV. Standby to turn on the recorder and external Press equipment. HDD/Disc to set to HDD mode. Press Source on the remote control to toggle among Press external input sources. Rec/OTR on the remote control to begin Press recording. -
Page 30: Timeshift Operation In Hdd
Recording -continued Timeshift Operation in HDD Timeshift is a convenient function for temporally storing TV programs in the HDD for later viewing. Connect the recorder to the TV set. Power of the recorder and the TV set. Turn on Press Source on the remote control to view TV channels through the HDD+DVD Recorder. -
Page 31: Editing
Editing Deleting HDD Recording Titles HDD/Disc to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press Play, a title menu appears on the screen, and Date Time Length Program Press 05/10/04 06:09:52 01:34:29 SCART HDD Clip Edit 12/10/04 11:32:16 00:58:37 CVBS1 Delete 20/11/04 09:19:38 01:12:48... -
Page 32: Editing Title Names In Hdd
Editing -continued Editing Title Names in HDD HDD/Disc to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press Play to display the title menu. The recording Press Date Time Length Program 05/10/04 06:09:52 01:34:29 SP SCART HDD Clip Edit is directly playing the lasted recorded title. 12/10/04 11:32:16 00:58:37 EP CVBS1 Delete... -
Page 33: Editing Title Names In The Title Menu In Dvd
Editing -continued Editing Titles in the Title Menu in DVD Erase Title Use / to select a title to edit. +VR Disc Edit Erase Title Protect Title Edit to bring up the +VR Disc Edit menu. Play Full Title Press Edit Title Name Upload to HDD... -
Page 34: New Picture
Editing -continued Editing Titles in the Title Menu in DVD - continued Edit Title Name Use / to select a title to edit. +VR Disc Edit Erase Title Protect Title Play Full Title Edit Title Name Edit to bring up the +VR Disc Edit menu. Press Upload to HDD Move Select... -
Page 35: Editing Title During Dvd Playback
Editing -continued Editing Titles During DVD Playback Insert Chapter Play. Use / to select a title and press +VR Title Edit Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Hide Chapter Edit during playback, an edit menu appears. Press Show Chapter Change Thumbnail Upload to HDD Move Select Use ... -
Page 36: Show Chapter
Editing -continued Editing Titles During DVD Playback - continued Show Chapter +VR Title Edit Use / to select a title to edit. Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Hide Chapter Edit to bring up the +VR Disc Edit menu. Use Show Chapter Press Change Thumbnail... -
Page 37: Hdd And Dvd Operations
HDD and DVD Operations Preparations: Turn on the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. • Press the Power button on the stereo system if the recorder is connected to a stereo system. • Basic HDD Playback Standby. Press HDD/Disc to switch to HDD mode. -
Page 38: Stopping Dvd Playback And Returning To The Menu Screen (If A Menu Screen Is Available On The Disc)
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Stopping DVD Playback and Returning to the Menu Screen (If a Menu Screen Is Available on the Disc) Menu during DVD playback to bring up the Press title menu. Stopping HDD Playback Stop to stop HDD playback. Press Stopping DVD Playback Stop to stop DVD playback. -
Page 39: Pausing Playback
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Pausing Playback Pause to pause the playback. Press Play to return to normal playback. Press Frame Advance (Step) Pause to pause the playback. The disc is Press advanced by one frame each time you press the button. Play to return to normal playback. -
Page 40: Selecting Scenes By Chapter Number
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number Go to during playback. A menu box appears Press on the screen. Press / to select Chapter. Press the Number Button(s) or / to edit chapter number. New title will be played right after the reset. Go to again to leave the menu box. -
Page 41: Selecting Subtitle During Playback
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Selecting Subtitle During Playback Go to during playback. A menu box appears Press on the screen. Press / to select Subtitle. Press / to edit subtitle setting. Go to again to leave the menu box. Press Note: This function is not available in HDD mode. -
Page 42: Repeating A Sequence Between Two Specific Points (A-B Repeat)
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Repeating a Sequence Between Two Specific Points (A-B Repeat) Repeat A-B during playback. Press appears on the right corner of the screen. Repeat A-B again during the playback at the Press point where repeat play is to start (A). appears on the right corner of the screen. -
Page 43: Zooming During Playback
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Zooming During Playback Zoom during playback. A zoom window will Press appear on the right button side of the screen. Zoom a number of times to watch the scene Press with different enlargements. Zoom ratios are 200%, 400% and 800%. -
Page 44: Changing Subtitles
HDD and DVD Operations - continued Changing Subtitles Subtitle repeatedly during playback to select Press a preferred subtitle. Subtitle repeatedly until the To hide subtitle, press “Subtitle Off” message appears. Note: • This function is only valid for discs with pre-recorded subtitles. •... -
Page 45: Audio Cd Playback
Audio CD Playback Preparations: • Press on the Power button of the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. • Power on the stereo system if the recorder is connected to a stereo system. Basic Playback Standby. Press HDD/Disc to set the recorder to DVD mode. -
Page 46: Adding Audio Cd Tracks Into Play List
Audio CD Playback - continued Adding Audio CD Tracks into Play List Use / to select the track that you wish to add to the Play List. Press Edit to select. A check appears next to the selected track. Repeat the above step to select other music tracks for Play List. Use / to select the Add tab and then press Triangle appears next to all of the selected music tracks. -
Page 47: Deleting Tracks From Play List
Audio CD Playback - continued Adding All Audio CD Tracks into Play List - continued To play the music from the Play List, use /// to select a music track in Play to play selected track from the Play List. the menu. -
Page 48: Deleting All Music Tracks From Play List
Audio CD Playback - continued Deleting All Music Tracks from Play List Use /// to select Delete All and then press All music tracks on the Play List are removed. To return to the File List, select File List and press Note: The Programming of Play List can be done both in stop mode and during playback. -
Page 49: Pausing Playback
Audio CDs - continued Pausing Playback Pause to pause the playback. Press Play to return to normal playback. Press Repeating a Music Sequence Between Two Times (A-B Repeat) Repeat A-B during the playback at the time Press where repeat play is to start (A). appears on the middle top of the screen. -
Page 50: Kodak And Jpeg Picture Cds
Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs Playing Picture CDs Standby. Press HDD/Disc to set the recorder to DVD mode. Press Eject to open the disc tray. Place a picture disc onto the tray. Press Eject to close the disc tray. The recorder starts to play the picture Press CD back. -
Page 51: Selecting Picture Files Into Play List
Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs - continued Selecting Picture Files into Play List Edit. A check appears next to Use / to select a picture and then press the selected picture. Repeat the above step to select other pictures for Play List programming. Use ///... -
Page 52: Deleting Picture Files From Play List
Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs - continued Adding All Picture Files into Play List - continued Play to start playback, or use To play the pictures on the Play List, press /// to select the Slide tab and press To return to the File List, select the File List tab and press Deleting Picture Files from Play List Press /... -
Page 53: Viewing Pictures Through Other Functions
Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs - continued Viewing Pictures through Other Functions Pause, Next and Prev. Pause to pause the playback. Press Press Pause to return to normal playback. Next and Prev. to view the next or previous Press photo. Rotating Pause and ///... -
Page 54: Initial Settings
Initial Settings This chapter covers all the OSD settings for your HDD/DVD recorder. Some of the settings can also be done by using the remote control. There are five setup buttons on the remote control to choose from for the setting that best suits your case, including Channel, Record/Disc, Video, System, and Timer. - Page 55 Initial Settings -continued E. Under TIMER Setup: TIMER Video Plus+ Timer Event Setting DateTime Setting Move Select Exit Please refer to the OSD instruction to do the following setting. In Advance: 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the DVD Recorder or the Standby button on the remote control to turn on your DVD Recorder.
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Page 56: Channel Setup
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM Setup Auto Tuning System Setting Auto Tuning System is a tuner search and allows a channel to be confirmed. During initial setup, this DVD Recorder will select available TV channels. Yet, if more channels become available in your area, you may need to repeat the Channel Search to update the available channels. -
Page 57: Fine Tune Setting
CHANNEL Setup -continued Fine Tune Setting Using Fine Tune to adjust the channel station frequency for a best reception result. Press Channel at stop mode to display the menu. Use / to select “Fine Tune”, then press Use / to decrease/increase intervals, then press CHANNEL Auto Tuning System Fine Tune... -
Page 58: Record / Disc Setup
RECORD / DISC Setup The RECORD/DISC Setting OSD will vary according to inserted disc type. Please refer to the OSD menu accordingly. If you place a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, it will be formmatted automatically. Record Quality Setting Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menu. -
Page 59: Auto Chapter Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Auto Chapter Setting Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Auto Chapter” and press Select ON by pressing to initiate the function of Auto Chapter. RECORD/DISC Once the Auto Chapter is on, this DVD Recorder will automatically insert a Chapter Record Quality Auto Chapter marker during recording. -
Page 60: Disc Info. Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Disc Info. Setting Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Disc Info.” and then press Use / to select to view the HDD or DVD information When a DVD+R disc is inserted When a DVD+RW disc is inserted RECORD/DISC The related information about your disc will display on... -
Page 61: Scandisk Hdd Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Scandisk HDD Setting Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Scandisk HDD”. Press to select “Start”. Press Select “Yes” and press to confirm. RECORD/DISC Record Quality Start Auto Chapter To finish the setup operation Disc Info... -
Page 62: Make Finalize Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Make Finalize Setting Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Make Finalize”. Press to select “Start”. Press RECORD/DISC Select “Yes” and press to confirm. Record Quality Start Auto Chapter Disc Info Format HDD... -
Page 63: Erase/Format Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Erase/Format Setting DVD+RW Press Record/Disc at stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Erase/Format”. Press to select “Start”. Press RECORD/DISC Select “Yes” and press to confirm. Record Quality Start Auto Chapter Disc Info Format HDD Scandisk HDD... -
Page 64: Video Setup
VIDEO Setup TV Type Setting The kind of TV set (4:3 or 16:9) connected to this DVD Recorder can be selected. Press Video at stop mode to display the menu. Select “TV type” by pressing Press to select a preferred TV display, then press VIDEO 4:3 Letter Box TV Type... -
Page 65: Tv System Setting
VIDEO Setup -continued TV System Setting Select the “PAL” or “NTSC” in accordance with your TV’s system. If your TV supports both PAL and NTSC. Press Video at stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “TV System”. Use //... -
Page 66: Video Output Setting
VIDEO Setup -continued Video Output Setting Please choose the preferred video output according to the output format. Press Video in the stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “TV System”. Use // to select a video output source. VIDEO TV Type RCA Component... -
Page 67: System Setup
SYSTEM Setup RATINGS Setting [DVD] A built-in viewer rating setting enables you to lock the videos that you do not want children to view. Press System at stop mode to display the menu. Select “Rating” by pressing Use // to select a rating then press SYSTEM Rating Unlock... -
Page 68: Change/Delete Password Setting [Dvd]
SYSTEM Setup -continued Change/Delete PASSWORD Setting [DVD] You can change the password to your DVD by selections. Press System at stop mode to display the menu. Select “Change Password” by pressing Use // to select “Change” then press Select “Delete” if you would like to delete your current password. SYSTEM Rating Change... -
Page 69: Version Setting
SYSTEM Setup -continued Version Setting To display this recorder’s model number, part number, and etc. Press System at stop mode to display the menu. Use / to select “Version” . To finish the setup operation SYSTEM Rating System Change Password Version Version R100L-CR_0-0-2... -
Page 70: Timer Setup
TIMER Setup Video Plus+ Recording Timer Timer at stop mode to display the menu. Press Enter. Select “Video Plus+” and press Nine boxes appear. TIMER Input the Video Plus + code number using the remote Video Plus+ Timer Event Setting Enter. -
Page 71: Timer Recording (Hdd Only)
TIMER Setup -continued Timer Recording Timer Timer Press at stop mode to display the menu. Use to select “Timer Event Setting” and press Enter. Enter. Press / to select one entry, then press This DVD Recorder provides up to 8 entries for schedule recording. TIMER Use ... -
Page 72: Date/Time Setting
Timer Setup -continued Date / Time Setting Press Timer at stop mode to display the menu. Press to select “Date Time Setting” and press Use // to select “Automatic” to adjust time automatically or “Manual” to adjust time manually. Press to enter. -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before requesting service for the DVD Recorder, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. SYMPTOM (COMMON) REMEDY No power. - Page 74 Troubleshooting -continued SYMPTOM (COMMON) REMEDY PLAY does not start playback even when • This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set. Confirm the title is selected. “PARENTAL” setup. Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language • If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the disc, the is not the one selected at the initial settings.
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Page 75: Disc Handling And Maintenance
Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. (A) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distor- tion. Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils. -
Page 76: Definition Of Terms
Definition of Terms Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles. Chapter Number A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
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