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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
DVD55RWi DVD Recorder Owners' Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
DVD55RWi Contents Safety Precautions Basic Information... System Connections... Monitoring Mode... Recording Mode Manual Recording... Recording schedule Chapter Editing... Disc Operation... Playback MODE ... System Setup ... Appendix... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
DVD55RWi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For safety reasons please read the following instructions and the enclosed Important Safety Information carefully before attempting to connect your DVD player to the mains. Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. - Page 4 DVD55RWi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Page 5 DVD55RWi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
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Page 6: Basic Information
DVD55RWi BASIC INFORMATION Introduction DVD is well known for its extraordinarily large capacity and outstanding audio-video effects. Its capacity is as high as 4.7-17 GB (approximately 7-26 times the capacity of CD). With 500-line horizontal resolution of picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel surround sound, it brings a new era to audio visual entertainment . -
Page 7: Function Introduction
DVD55RWi BASIC INFORMATION Ter ms (CONTINUED) Progressive scan and Interlacing scan Progressive scan creates a picture with double the scan lines of traditional component video pictures and creates a sharper image. The advantages of progressive scan video output are reduced picture flickering and motion artifacts as well as a sharper image on large screens. - Page 8 Right audio channel input terminal Left audio channel Front Video input terminal Front S-Video input terminal DV input terminal DVD55RWi DVD RECORDER DVD55RWi DVD RECORDER 50-60Hz 50-60Hz This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR, This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR,...
- Page 9 DVD55RWi BASIC INFORMATION Display REPEATALLA-B CHANNEL Channel When the unit is switched on, information about the working status will be shown on the FL display. The relation between the VFD items' lighting and unit's working status is shown as the following table:...
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Page 11: Basic Operations
DVD55RWi BASIC INFORMATION Basic Operations - Display or hide the control menu bar through the [NAVIGATION] button. - Select the submenu or other control through the [CURSOR] buttons. - Perform the current control function or enter the sub menu through the [SELECT] button. - Page 13 DVD55RWi BASIC INFORMATION Connecting to the Amplifier with DTS or Dolby Digital Decoders Rear Panel Video In Video Cable Coaxial In Optical In Amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS digital decoder Please set DIGITAL OUTPUT to LPCM (Please refer to "System setup Playback settings Digital audio out setup"for details)
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Page 14: System Connections
DVD55RWi SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting to the Amplifier with 5.1CH Audio Input Rear Panel Subwoofer Surround Front Video In Centre Amplifier with 5.1CH Audio Input... -
Page 18: Recording Mode
DVD55RWi RECORDING MODE Summary This unit has various external input signal terminals including S-video input, Composite video input, TV tuner input, DV input and Stereo audio input. The recordable discs of this unit are DVD+RW and DVD+R. There are four recording qualities to be selected, including SLP (6 hours), EP (4 hours), SP (2 hours) and HQ (1 hour). -
Page 19: Manual Recording
DVD55RWi MANUAL RECORDING To start recording Connect the system (please refer to "System Connections-System Connection of recording external signals" for details). Please ensure the source equipment is working properly. Turn on, load the blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, then press the [SOURCE] button to enter the monitoring mode, and press the [NAVIGATION] button to display the recording control menu bar. - Page 20 DVD55RWi MANUAL RECORDING To start recording (Continued) Using the corresponding function buttons [RECORD],[PAUSE/STEP] and [STOP] on the remote control also can make the recording process switch between record , pause and stop . When you perform the stopping operation, the system will store some information into the disc, so the system will display Please wait a moment on the Icons Explanation Area.
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Page 21: Operation Steps
DVD55RWi MANUAL RECORDING Summary This function can make scheduled recordings based on preset times and dates. Operation Steps Press the [ TIMER ] button to display the record scheduler menu shown opposite. This menu has 20 recording options. Highlighting any non-empty notes by... -
Page 22: Recording Schedule
DVD55RWi RECORDING SCHEDULE Setting the recording date Move the cursor to select this line and press the [SELECT] button, a pop-up list will appear. It is shown as follows: From this example, the menu has three options. Weekly: record once per week... - Page 23 DVD55RWi RECORDING SCHEDULE If you select "Daily", you only need to press the [SELECT] button to confirm. The TV screen will display as follows. Setting the start time of recording Select the "Start" item by using the [ 00:00~23:59 and press the [SELECT] button to confirm.
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Page 24: Chapter Editing
DVD55RWi CHAPTER EDITING Summary For the recorded disc, each title often has one chapter. Discs like this neither perform chapter selection playback, nor perform random program playback to disc segments. Entering the Chapter Editing Mode When you are using a DVD+RW disc and the system is not in the mode of writing or erasing a disc, pressing the [EDIT] button can enter the chapter editing mode and display the chapter editing control bar. - Page 25 DVD55RWi CHAPTER EDITING Selecting the title to be edited (continued) Press the [SELECT] button. Input the number of the title to be edited by using the number buttons, then press the [SELECT] button. Separating / Combining Chapter In the chapter editing control bar, move the cursor by using the [ Select the proper value of the item by using the [ system will start separating or combining the current chapter.
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Page 27: Disc Operation
DVD55RWi DISC OPERATION Summary The disc operations refer to some operations on the disc in the loader , including viewing the disc information, finalizing a disc, erasing the disc content, erasing the last title, making compatible and write-protect. Entering the Disc Operation Mode When a disc in the loader is a DVD+R or DVD+RW, pressing the [DISC OPER] button will enter this mode. -
Page 28: Erasing The Last Title
DVD55RWi DISC OPERATION Erasing the last title This operation is available for DVD+RW disc. In the control bar of this mode, select the Erase Last Title item by using the [ [SELECT] button. After this operation starts it cannot be cancelled. -
Page 29: Playback Mode
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Entering the playback mode Connect this unit with the TV set (Refer to "System Connection" for details) Turn on the TV set and switch it to the AV input mode. Plug in the unit, then press the [standby/on] button to enter the playback mode. -
Page 30: Direct Playback
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Direct Playback Press POWER switch. Press EJECT button. Disc tray ejects automatically, then place the disc with the label side face up. Press EJECT button again, disc tray retracts. Disc information is being read by your player. -
Page 31: Repeat Playback
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Ending Playback Notes If the disc is loaded in the opposite side or badly damaged, the OSD will display "NO DISC". Playback Mode Control This unit has several playback modes: sequence playback, repeat playback, program playback and random playback. -
Page 32: Program Playback
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Entering the playback mode (continued) Program Playback This mode allows the system play any desired title, chapter or track in the chosen sequence. Set the Playback Mode Control item to PROG and press the [SELECT] button. Using the [ ] buttons can make the cursor move between the Disc Content window and the Program list window. -
Page 33: Title Selection
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Foward Playback Press the [ ] button on the remote control, the system goes forward into the next chapter or track and begins playback. Pressing the [FWD] button, the system plays fast forward. Continuously pressing the [FWD] button, the fast playback speed is... -
Page 34: Track Selection
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Selection playback (Continued) Track selection This feature is available to CD.. Choose the Track Selection item on the playback control bar. The numbers below the icons show as: current/total track number.. This feature is unavailable with DVD playback Press the [SELECT} button. -
Page 35: Audio Selection
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Selection playback (Continued) The usage of the [GOTO] Button In playback mode, use the [GOTO] button to confirm every Selected item in the playback control bar. you can then input the corresponding values by using the remote control with the method aforesaid. -
Page 36: Subtitle Selection
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Subtitle selection Some discs have many output subtitles and you can select one of them as the output. Choose the subtitle selection item in the playback control bar The numbers below the icons show as: current/total subtitle No. - Page 37 DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Playback of the Jpeg disc Menu Explanation JPEG disc refers to a kind of file type disc, used to store pictures. JPEG file and MP3 file can be stored in one disc. When playing the JPEG file, the menu control bar is shown in the following.
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Page 38: General Setup
DVD55RWi PLAYBACK MODE Operation Interface and general This section introduces the operation interface and general steps of the system setup. Press the [SETUP] button to enter the system setup mode. Now the top part of the OSD displays the system setup control bar,... -
Page 39: System Setup
DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Progressive /Interlace Setup In the general setup menu, use the [ pop-up list will pop up Select "Progressive" or "Interlace” Press the [SELECT] button to fulfill the progressive/Interlace switch Pressing the [IS/PS] button can proceed the progressive/Interlace switch too. -
Page 40: Playback Settings
DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Playback settings Display the system setup control bar. Move the cursor left and right by using the [ Press the [SELECT] button to enter the playback setup mode. The illustration below is the main menu of playback setup. - Page 41 DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Opening closing Caption In the playback setup menu, select the "Closed captions" by the [ menu will pop up, which is shown in the following . Select "ON" or "OFF" by using the [ This setup is only valid to the TV sets and discs that support the Captions function.
- Page 42 DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Rating Level setup (continued) To change the password, please highlight the “New” in the above figure below, then press the [SELECT] button. The TV screen will display. Select the “New password” by using the cursor buttons then input the new password with the numerical keys.
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Page 43: Record Setup
DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Record Setup After finishing the settings introduced within this chapter, the recording values you set will become the default system settings. In the system setup control bar, select the item "REC' by using the [ the record setup menu. The screen displays: Auto chapter marker setup In the record setup menu, select the item "Auto chapter marker"... - Page 44 DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Default Input Signal Sources Selection In the record setup menu, select the "Default source" by using the [ menu will appear: Select the desired value by using the [ Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu and proceed with other settings or press the [SETUP] button to exit.
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Page 45: Language Settings
DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Language Settings To meet the needs of consumers in different regions, this unit is equiped with many kinds of operation interface languages for your selection. Enter the system setup mode. In the system setup control bar, move the cursor left and right by the [ [SELECT] button to enter the language setup menu. - Page 46 DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP DVD subtitle Language Settings Some DVD discs have many kinds of subtitle languages, this setup is used to set the default DVD subtitle language. In the language setup menu, select the item "Subtitle language" by using the [...
- Page 47 DVD55RWi SYSTEM SETUP Channel Tuning This unit is equipped with a TV tuner, by which you can receive TV signals. Before receiving TV signals, you must proceed with the tuning operation. The result of the operation will be saved and will not be lost after the unit is switched off.
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Page 51: Appendix
DVD55RWi APPENDIX Trouble shooting If you experience problems with this unit, please check the chart below for a possible solutions before requesting servicing SYMPTOM 1. The power plug not connected 2. Power plug and socket No power 3. The power socket not switched on 1. - Page 52 DVD55RWi APPENDIX Recommended Recording Discs We cannot ensure that all the discs can be recorded successfully due to a large variety of different quality discs on the market. We recommend that you buy quality discs to guarantee a higher successful recording rate. Meanwhile, we have also tested some brands and the following discs have performed very well during our tests.
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Page 53: Specifications
DVD55RWi APPENDIX Specifications Playable discs Recordable discs Recording formats Recording quality Input Output Output Video characteristics Input Output Audio characteristics Input Power supply Power consumption General Specification Standby power consumption: Operating temperature Operation Relative humidity 15 humidity Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 54 APPENDIX Limited Warrenty CAMBRIDGE AUDIO warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). CAMBRIDGE AUDIO will repair or replace (at CAMBRIDGE AUDIO's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt...
- Page 56 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. For the latest information on Cambridge Audio products visit us at www.cambridge-audio.co.uk Made from recyclable material © 2004 AP15535/1...