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- Page 1 Model 663 DVD RECORDER User Manual...
- Page 2 Important notes for users in the Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning U.K. når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Mains plug Undgå utsættelse for stråling. This apparatus is fi tted with an approved 13 Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra proceed as follows: nettet.
- Page 3 Serial No. Retain this 790 nm (CD) information for future reference. Output Power 30 mW (DVD±RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) Model No. DVD RECORDER 663 1.0 mW (CD read) Serial No. __________________ Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD)
- Page 4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® DivX , DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license. This product incorporates copyright...
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Page 5: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for How do I set up Titles and Chapters? recording? The DVD recorder automatically creates a You can only record on DVD±R and new Title every time you start a new DVD±RW discs. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Frequently Asked Questions ..5 Getting Started Step 1: Inserting Batteries ..... 20 Care and Safety Information Using the remote control to operate the system ............20 Setup precautions ........8 Step 2: Finding the viewing channel ..20 Cleaning discs ..........8 Step 3: Select the country of your About recycling ...........8 residence .............21... - Page 7 Contents About title editing ........34 DVD System Menu Options ..47 Accessing title editing menu ....34 Accessing System Menu - General ..47 Video editing ..........34 Screen Saver ..........47 Rename title ..........35 Country ............47 Erase title ............35 Video Output Format ........ 48 Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) ...35 Restore Factory settings ......
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Page 8: Care And Safety Information
Care and Safety Information CAUTION! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of Some problems occur because the disc getting an electric shock. inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, The machine does not contain sound disruptions, picture distortions). -
Page 9: General Information
General Information Introduction Accessories supplied Your DVD recorder allows you to – Remote control and batteries record the TV programmes or duplicate – Audio/Video (AV) cables camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or – RF coaxial cable DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. –... -
Page 10: Basic Connections - Dvd Recorder
Basic Connections - DVD recorder RF / TV RF / TV Antenna/ cable TV signal VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Connect existing Antenna/Cable TV Step 1: Connecting the signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite antenna cables Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the... -
Page 11: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cable
Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Option 2: Using S-Video socket Step 2: Connecting the Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to video cable connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket on the DVD recorder to the S-Video input... -
Page 12: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cables
Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) Option 1 Option 2 STEREO / TV DIGITAL IN AV amplifi er/ receiver Option 2: Use a coaxial cable Step 3: Connecting the You can connect the DVD recorder to audio cables an AV amplifi er/receiver in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound. -
Page 13: Optional Connections
Optional Connections Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver TO TV VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (Example only) Antenna/ cable TV signals S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Option 2 Connecting to a Cable Box or If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver has a Scart output socket... -
Page 14: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device
Optional Connections (continued) VHF/UHF Back of aVCR RF IN TV OUT TV IN VIDEO VIDEO (Example only) AUDIO AUDIO Antenna/cable AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO RF OUT TV signals S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Use the scart cable to connect the EXT1 Connecting to a VCR or TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD... -
Page 15: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Optional Connections (continued) Back of a Cable Box TO TV or Satellite Receiver VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (Example only) Antenna/cable TV signals VHF/UHF RF IN Back of aVCR TV IN TV OUT VIDEO VIDEO (Example only) AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO AUDIO RF OUT S-V ID E O AU D IO... -
Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets
Optional Connections (continued) Before you start operating, press REC Connecting a camcorder to SOURCE on the remote control the front sockets repeatedly to select ‘Front S-VIDEO’ or ‘Front CVBS’ as the input channel, depending on your connections. You can use the front sockets to copy For recording, see pages 25~27. -
Page 17: Main Unit
Main Unit i S-VIDEO a STANDBY-ON – S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders. b Disc tray Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select ‘Front S-Video’ in order ç... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote Control a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. c ANGLE – Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if available). d PREV / NEXT – Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track. e RECORD –... - Page 19 Remote Control (continued) n TV/DVD – Switch between playback from the additional devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O socket) and playback from the DVD recorder. o Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel.
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Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting Batteries Step 2: Finding the viewing channel Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD recorder to turn it on. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen. Usually this channel is between the Open the battery compartment. -
Page 21: Step 3: Select The Country Of Your Residence
Getting Started (continued) Step 3: Select the country of Step 4: TV channel your residence programming Select the country of your area for auto Before the DVD recorder starts channel tuning. recording any TV channel programmes, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. -
Page 22: Modifying Channel Information
Getting Started (continued) { TV System } Modifying Channel Information Set the TV system that produces the You can set a TV channel to your least distortion of picture and sound. preference and improve the reception – Use keys to select a suitable sound and the sound quality of the TV channel. -
Page 23: Sorting The Tv Channels
Getting Started (continued) Sorting the TV channels Step 5: Setting the language You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have You can select the language for subtitles been allocated to the programme and audio for DVD playback. For some numbers. -
Page 24: Step 6: Setting The Time & Date
Getting Started (continued) Step 6: Setting the time & date If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press to confi rm. -
Page 25: Recording
Recording IMPORTANT! Discs for recording Unrecordable pictures Television programmes, fi lms, video tapes, Several different formats of DVD discs, and other materials may be recordable discs can be used with this copy-protected and therefore cannot be DVD recorder: recorded on this recorder. Recording settings DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) –... -
Page 26: Auto Chapter Markers
Recording (continued) { Front S-Video } Auto Chapter Markers Input source from the device connected You can insert chapter markers within a to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets title during recording. This enables you to on the front panel. access specifi c points on the recorded { EXT 1 } disc as you would choose a chapter on... -
Page 27: Manual Recording
Recording (continued) { EXT 1 } Manual recording Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on Use this feature to start recording the back panel. immediately (e.g., to record a TV show { EXT 2 } already in progress). -
Page 28: Timer Recording (Manually)
Recording (continued) start and stop a recording at a later date/ Timer recording (manually) time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin Turn on the TV power. Select the recording at the specifi ed time. correct Video In channel at the TV. -
Page 29: Setting A Timer Recording From An External Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Recording (continued) { Date } Setting a timer recording from – Use keys or the numeric keypad an external Cable Box/Satellite 0-9 to enter the date for recording. Receiver { Start } If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box – Use keys or the numeric connected to this DVD recorder via the keypad 0-9 to enter the start time of... -
Page 30: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording
Recording (continued) Changing/ Deleting a timer Simultaneous recording and recording playback While recording is in progress, you can Turn on the TV power. Select the watch another TV channel or playback correct Video In channel at the TV. from other audio/video device which is Press TIMER on the remote control. -
Page 31: Editing/Finalising Recording
Editing/Finalising Recording About Disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This DVD recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD±R/±RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc RECORD on an another DVD player. -
Page 32: Rename Disc
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RW only) The original disc name is generated This erases the content of the automatically by the DVD recorder. You DVD±RW including those that was not can change the disc name by following recorded on this DVD recorder. -
Page 33: Make Compatible (Dvd±Rw Only)
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Make compatible (DVD±RW only) Playing your recordings The edited DVD±RW may still display (DVD±R) on other DVD the original titles or hidden scenes when players played back on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes It is necessary to fi nalise a DVD±R disc of the DVD±RW remain when played before you can play it on any other DVD... -
Page 34: About Title Editing
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) About title editing Accessing title editing menu You can change the individual title Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW into the information or delete a title (recording) DVD recorder. in a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R The Index Picture screen appears on has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. -
Page 35: Rename Title
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Rename title Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) The original title name is generated This function allows you to record a new automatically by the DVD recorder. You title from the beginning of the current can give a new name to the title by title in the DVD±RW. -
Page 36: About Video Editing
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) About video editing Accessing video editing menu After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. -
Page 37: Selecting A Title
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Selecting a title Creating chapter marker It shows the current title and the total You can create a chapter by inserting number of titles in the disc. It also allows chapter marker at any point within a title you to select another title. -
Page 38: Hiding An Unwanted Chapter
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Hiding an unwanted chapter Changing Index Picture You can choose to hide certain scenes The index picture is the picture of the from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial title you will see when the DVD recorder scene) or make it visible again. loads up the Index menu. -
Page 39: Playback
Playback IMPORTANT! Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is Using this DVD recorder, you can play pressed, it means the function is not and record on the following discs: available on the current disc or at the current time. -
Page 40: Starting Disc Playback
Playback (continued) Playing a (Super) Video CD Starting disc playback (Super) Video CDs may feature the ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to Playback will begin automatically. If the play the video CDs interactively, disc has its own menu this will be loaded, following the menu on the display. -
Page 41: Playing A Dvd±R/±Rw Disc
Playback (continued) Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc Playing an MP3 disc Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. Insert an MP3 CD. The Index Picture screen appears. The disc content menu appears. keys to select a title and press File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00 PLAY to start playback. -
Page 42: Playing A Picture Disc (Or Musical Slide Show)
Playback (continued) File Play Playing a picture disc (or musical Type slide show) Mode Normal Trick Play You can display JPEG pictures in the Wipe Top to bottom Top to bottom Zoom Fitscreen Down to top selected roll automatically one after the Left to right Rotate Clockwise 0... -
Page 43: Additional Playback Features
Additional Playback Features Changing to another title/ Searching forwards/ chapter/track backwards When a disc contains more than one You can fast forward or fast reverse a track, title or chapter, you can change to disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two a different track, title or chapter as times the normal playback speed. -
Page 44: Using T/C Options
Additional Playback Features (continued) Selecting various repeat/shuffl e Using T/C options functions You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. During disc playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. keys to select { Mode } and press OK. -
Page 45: Creating A Playlist
Additional Playback Features (continued) To start programme play Creating a playlist Press key to move to the right screen You can play the contents of the disc in and press OK. the order you want by programming the Playback will start from the selected tracks to be played. -
Page 46: Changing Subtitle Language
Additional Playback Features (continued) Changing subtitle language Time search This operation works only on DVDs with This option allows you to skip to a multiple subtitle languages, you can specifi c point in the current disc. change the language you want while Press T/C on the remote control. -
Page 47: Dvd System Menu Options
DVD System Menu Options Screen Saver Accessing System Menu - A screen saver prevents damage to the General TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. SYSTEM In ‘System Menu-General’, use keys MENU to highlight { Screen Saver } and press { On } Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen, after playback had been stopped... -
Page 48: Video Output Format
DVD System Menu Options (continued) Video Output Format Restore Factory settings The colour system of the DVD system, This will restore all the settings of this DVD and TV should match. Only then DVD Recorder, except for the PIN code. will it be possible to play a DVD on this Restore Factory settings can only be system. -
Page 49: Accessing System Menu -Playback
DVD System Menu Options (continued) TV Aspect Ratio Accessing System Menu - Set the aspect ratio of the DVD recorder Playback according to the TV type you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the SYSTEM setting for TV display will not affect the MENU... -
Page 50: Parental Rating Level
DVD System Menu Options (continued) Rating explanations Parental rating level { Off } Some DVDs may have a parental level – Parental Control is not active. assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature { 1. -
Page 51: Setting Or Changing The Password
DVD System Menu Options (continued) Setting or changing the password Digital Audio Output You need to enter your four-digit After connecting the DVD recorder to password to play a prohibited disc or if your TV and other devices, you may need prompted for a pin code. -
Page 52: Accessing System Menu - Record
DVD System Menu Options (continued) Accessing System Menu - Accessing System Menu Record - Clock See pages 25~26 on “Recording settings”. Date and Time See page 24 on “Setting the time & date”. Accessing System Menu - Language ® Show DivX registration code ®... -
Page 53: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Picture/Display Tuner/Reception/Transmission • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • TV system: PAL • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75) • A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz Connectivity • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Rear Connections: Sound •... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer for help. - Page 55 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Solution – The disc does not match with the TV colour system The picture is distorted or standard (PAL/NTSC). black and white during – The disc is dirty, clean the disc. playback. – Do not tie the cables of any connected equipment together.
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Page 56: Tv System Guide
TV System Guide COUNTRY DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA PAL B PAL G ALGERIA PAL B PAL G ANGOLA PAL I ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN... - Page 57 TV System Guide (continued) COUNTRY DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G MALAYSIA PAL B MALI...
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Page 58: Glossary
You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S- Dolby Digital: A surround sound system Video In socket. developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to Surround: A system for creating realistic six channels of digital audio (front left and right, threedimensional sound fi elds full of realism by surround left and right, centre and subwoofer). - Page 60 DVD RECORDER 663 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 245 23171 Sgp-0610/12-1...
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