Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please keep the product’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your product. •...
Important Safeguards Important Safeguards IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS CAUTION LASER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This Digital Video Disc Player employs DO NOT OPEN a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product please read this CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC owner’s manual carefully and retain for SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR future reference.
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Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to and to protect it from overheating. These assure personal safety. Improper use can result in openings must not be blocked or covered. These electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards openings must not be blocked by placing the unit incorporated in this unit will protect you if you on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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Important Safeguards 23 HEAT product. The product should be situated away from heat 17 DISC sources such as radiators, heat registers, Do not use a cracked, deformed or repaired stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) disc. These discs are easily broken and may that produce heat.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Recording Safety Instructions ____________________________1 Basic Recording________________________________40 Important Safeguards _________________________2 Recording to DVD or HDD One Touch Record (OTR) Table of Contents ______________________________5 To Pause the Recording Overview ______________________________________6 Playing under recording Identification of Controls ______________________10 Timer Recording _______________________________41 Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen...
Overview Overview Overview Which discs you can use Time Shifting The following discs can be used in your HDD/DVD Recorder: : Simultaneous video recording and playback • Pause and resume the live TV broadcast. Issue Playback and recording trick mode commands like fast forward, fast DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable) rewind, jump and instant replay DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Write-Once)
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Overview Dual Media DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? Supporting Disc What is a DVD? ±RW / ±R Recording Format ±Disc + VR format DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc Finalize -RW, -R, +R with the latest digital video technology.
Overview What is DV? recording until the disc is full, or until you finalise the disc. Before you start a recording Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a session, check the amount of recording time DV-equipped camcorder to the HDD/DVD Recorder left on the disc.
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Overview Precautions Caution Handling the Unit Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum Notes on Discs protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Front Panel & ) 12 Disc Tray (DVD deck) PREV/REW Insert a disc here. Skips to previous chapter. Searches backward. Front Panel Display NEXT/FF Shows the current status of the HDD/DVD Skips to next chapter. Searches forward. Recorder.
Identification of Controls Front Panel Display DVD MODE HDD MODE HDD/DVD Recorder is Disc is loaded recording. DVD Timer Recording is set HDD Timer Recording is set FRONT DISPLAY MESSAGE:Indicates clock,channel,current mode,OTR time,etc. Channel Recording on HDD PR23 TV Channel Indicates a Timer recording on HDD 1 1 : 1 5 is set.
Identification of Controls Remote Control - Turns the HDD/DVD Recorder on and off. - Locks the front panel by pressing and holding it over 5 seconds. Opens and closes the disc tray. Selects DVD mode. Selects HDD mode. Selects DV Input mode. INPUT Switches the HDD/DVD Recorder input to RF (Tuner), AV, AVF or S-VIDEO.
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[DVD] HQ (1hr), SP (2hrs), EP (4hrs), SLP (6hrs) DG-M13E1D [HDD] HQ (16Hrs), SP (33hrs), EP (64hrs), SLP (97hrs) DG-M23E1D HQ (32Hrs), SP (66hrs), EP (128hrs), SLP (195hrs) Displays the Timer Recording menu. Selects a subtitle language, if available. Selects an audio language (DVD), audio channel (CD) or audio type (TV).
Identification of Controls Rear panel & S-VIDEO OUT AC Power Cord Connect to a TV with an S-Video Input. Plug into a power outlet. AUDIO OUT (L, R) COAXIAL/OPTICAL (Digital Audio Out) & Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial (or inputs.
Connections Connections If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a • There are a variety of ways to connect the converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire HDD/DVD Recorder to your TV and other from your TV and attach it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) equipment.
Connections S-Video Connection Connect the HDD/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (Coaxial or Optical) to the Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an HDD/DVD Recorder to the S-Video in jack on optional digital coaxial (or optical) audio cable. your TV using an S-Video cable (S).
Connections Connecting Optional Equipment Connecting a Digital Camcorder To receive audio/video signals from other Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to equipment, connect the AVF (Audio/Video Front) connect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or jacks on the HDD/DVD Recorder to the audio/video DVD+R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes out jacks on your external component, using or DVD+R/RW discs to DVD±R, DVD±RW or HDD in...
Initial Installation Initial Installation After successfully connecting your HDD/DVD The HDD/DVD Recorder detects channels Recorder to your TV and other devices, this chapter automatically and stores them in memory. will show you how to complete the initial After finishing Auto Channel Search, set the installation.
Setup menu Setup menu Setup Menu Overview Press [ENTER]. The ‘Manual Setup’ menu The HDD/DVD Recorder Setup menu includes six appears. categories, including: Installation, Recording Use […/†] to select ‘Standard‘. Press [ENTER] Options, Languages, Preferences, System Info, and to move to the second level. Restore Defaults.
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Setup menu Use […/†] to select ‘Auto Search‘. Either select the name from the stored list or you create the station name and enter a 4-digit Search the real channel number by pressing name. Change the letters with the […/†], [œ/√].
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Setup menu Auto Set Set Clock The HDD/DVD Recorder has a frequency Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’. synthesized tuner capable of receiving channels Use […/†] to select ‘Set Clock‘. that include VHF Low E2~S6, VHF High S7~S36, and UHF S37~E69.
Setup menu Adjust Channels Press […/†] to select the PR number you want to move to. Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’. Press [ENTER]. The selected PR Will be moved Use […/†] to select ‘Adjust Channels‘. to the new PR number. Delete After tuning TV stations into your HDD/DVD Installation...
HDD Record Quality OSD Language You can set the default HDD recording quality to (Approx. time) : [DG-M23E1D, 160GB] HQ (High Select a language for the HDD/DVD Recorder Setup Quality - 32hrs), SP (Standard Play - 66hrs), EP menu and on-screen displays.
Setup menu PREFERENCES / Video Settings Auto : Convert to the appropriate aspect ratio automatically. Press [SETUP]. Video Output Use [œ/√] to select ‘Preferences‘. Progressive Scan Video provides the highest picture While ‘Preferences‘ is selected, press [†] to quality with reduced flickering. select ‘Video‘.
Setup menu PREFERENCES / Audio Settings Bitstream Follow the same procedure as ‘Video’ Settings to Select when connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS select ‘Audio’ Settings. decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder). Dynamic Range Preferences Video...
Setup menu PREFERENCES / Parental Controls The initial password is ‘0000‘. You must enter this password before you can change the Parental Set Parental Level Level. The Parental Controls feature allows you to prevent Set the new password to something other than DVDs from being played based on their ratings or to '0000'.
Setup menu Change Password Parental Country Code While ‘Preferences‘ is selected, press [†] to While ‘Preferences‘ is selected, press [†] to select ‘Parental Controls‘. select ‘Parental Controls‘. Then press [†] to select ‘Parental Country Code‘. Press [ENTER]. The ‘Parental Controls‘ submenu appears.
Setup menu PREFERENCES / Hard Disk Set Hdd Parental Lock While ‘Preferences‘ is selected, press [†] to It allows you to prevent from being played the title select ‘HardDisk‘. parental locked in HDD video menu. You can set the HDD parental lock as follow. Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.
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Setup menu Buffer Mode Reset HardDisk This feature enables you to erase the entire content Use […/†] to select ‘Buffer Mode‘ while the of the HDD. Please proceed with caution, as this ‘HardDisk’ submenu is displayed. Press [ENTER] process is irreversible. or [√] to go to the second level.
Setup menu System Information Restore Defaults System Information helps service personnel identify If you wish, you can reset the HDD/DVD Recorder to key firmware information about your HDD/DVD its original factory settings. Recorder in case service is required. Press [SETUP]. Use [œ/√] to select ‘Restore Defaults‘.
On-Screen Display Overview On-Screen Display Overview The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the Use […†] to change the numbers. Press [ENTER] status of the HDD/DVD Recorder and/or the to confirm. currently loaded disc or HDD. To access the On- Screen Display (or OSD), press [DISPLAY]. Chapter Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
On-Screen Display Overview Changing the TV Audio Channel Elapsed You can change the TV audio using the [AUDIO] Shows the elapsed playing time, and skips to the button. desired time. Press [AUDIO] repeatedly to change the TV audio, Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen according to the Broadcast audio signal as display appears on the TV screen.
DVD Playback DVD Playback Playing a DVD Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Press [DVD] to set the remote Press [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback. The control to operate the DVD. HDD/DVD Recorder will go into Still mode. DVD Selected Turn the TV on and select the Actions are now for You can back up or advance the picture frame- video input source connected...
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DVD Playback Selecting Titles • The Zoom function may not work on some DVDs (ex. Jpg..) When a disc has more than one title, you can select • The Zoom function does not work in PAUSE among all available titles as follows: mode.
Playing a Picture, Music or DivX files Playing a Picture, Music or DivX files DivX Playback (HDD Media, DVD) The HDD/DVD Recorder can play DivX files on a Subtitles disc such as CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or When the subtitles are not displayed provided on HDD Media.
Playing a Picture, Music or DivX files Audio CD Playback The HDD/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs on CD- DVD Music R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW. Item : MP3 01 INTRO.MP3 Tr : 10/204 01 SHE’S MINE.MP3 Insert the disc and close the tray. In case an 01 --,--- --- --.MP3 audio CD is already loaded, press [MENU] and STOP...
Playing a Picture, Music or DivX files Playing MP3 Files During a Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show while listening to MP3 DVD Pictures music files. Item : JPG .. / Prepare the Disc which includes both MP3 and Pic : 2/143 IMG_0248.JPG IMG_0250.JPG...
Time shifting & Saving Time shifting & Saving Time shifting in HDD mode If you are using the default value of “Setup –> Preferences –> Hard Disk –> Buffer mode –> When the HDD/DVD Recorder is turned on or you Refresh”, and change Channels, the Time shifting press the [HDD] button on the remote control or the buffer data will be lost.
Time shifting & Saving Saving to HDD • If the unit is set as “Setup –> Preferences –> Hard Disk –> Auto Title Delete –> On” Save if the [STOP] is not pressed and the recording While viewing a program, press [REC]. This will takes all the available space on the hard disk start saving the segment you are watching.
Basic Recording Basic Recording Recording to DVD or HDD Press [REC ( )] once. If you press [DVD] or [HDD], you will be in DVD or Recording will start. The REC indicator lights on HDD mode. the front panel display. You can start recording to DVD or HDD by pressing Recording continues until you press [STOP] or the [REC] button.
Timer Recording Timer Recording To Pause the Recording Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to pause the disc during recording. The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month. To continue recording in DVD mode, press [PLAY/PAUSE] or [REC ( )].
Timer Recording Canceling a Timer Recording Edit Timer Media You can clear a Timer Recording any time before PR No. PR-03 the recording actually starts. Date Jan/02 Sun • Use […†] to select the program you want to Start 13:30 14:30 erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press Mode...
Recording from an External Input Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components DV Input screen appears. Then, if you select 'Yes', it will be changed to DV input. You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder, VCR or Digital Camera, connected Find the place on the camcorder tape from which to any of the HDD/DVD Recorder’s external inputs.
Dubbing Dubbing Dubbing will copy the selected titles (+VR format) with the same properties (title name, duration, HDD to DVD Dubbing index picture, chapter mark) in HDD Videos to 1. Title PR-01 ---- DVD or vice versa. Start Dubbing 2. Title PR-02 ---- 3.
Media files Copying Media files Copying Dubbing from DVD to HDD Copying and Editing media file (DVD, HDD) Prior to selecting titles for dubbing, you need to insert a disc to be dubbed into the tray. Copying will copy the media files (jpg, mp3, DivX) in HDD Media to DVD, or vice versa.
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Media files Copying - Open : Open the media and folder you want to If you want to edit a folder including copy, copy to. select the folder you want to edit using […†] - Copy Here : Copy to the media immediately and press [EDIT].
HDD Playback and Editing HDD Playback and Editing This section explains various functions of HDD editing. At first, go to ‘HDD Videos’ mode. Or press [PLAY/PAUSE] to play the title. To stop playback at any time, press [STOP]. Press [HDD] to select HDD mode.
HDD Playback and Editing Editing a HDD title Select ‘Edit’ using [… †] . Renaming (Labeling) a Title Press [ENTER] to go to submenu. Follow these instructions to rename a title list Select ‘Parental Lock’ using [… †] . name,i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. Press [ENTER] to lock the title.
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HDD Playback and Editing following options will be available : HDD Videos Name 1. Title PR-01 ---- Hide : press [ENTER] to hide the current chapter HDD Videos Parental Lock 2. Title PR-02 ---- during playback. Delete protect 3. Title PR-03 ---- Date : 22/06/05 1.
HDD Playback and Editing Sorting a HDD title Dubbing a HDD title to DVD disc Follow these instructions to sort a title from the Follow these instructions to copy the title(s) Title List by varying the order. selected with the same properties (title name, duration, index picture, Lock, Chapter Mark) Select the title to be sorted using [ENTER].
Disc Manager Disc Manager This section explains edit functions for the entire disc and for the titles in the disc. At first, go to ‘Disc Menu’ mode. For recordable DVD media, such as DVD±R and Press [MENU] to go to ‘Disc Menu’ menu. DVD±RW discs, you can manage the disc using the Disc Menu.
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Disc Manager Make Compatible Erase the disc 'Make Compatible' for a DVD+RW will Press [Enter] if you want automatically create a menu screen for navigating to erase the disc. All Erase the disc the disc. This menu screen is accessible by pressing existing recordings will Erase the disc? be cleared.
Disc Manager Disc Editing in DVD±R, DVD-RW disc Change Disc Name Finalise You can rename your disc to any name you choose. The default disc name is ‘MY DVD‘. Finalising a DVD±R (or DVD-RW) ‘locks’ its recordings in place so the disc can be played on Use [œ/√] to select ‘Change Disc Name‘.
Disc Manager Title Editing Change Name You can manage the titles on your DVD±R/±RW To change the name of a title: discs using the Title menu. Select ‘Change Name’ using [œ √] . At first, go to ‘Title Edit’ mode. Press [ENTER] to change the title name.
Disc Manager Advanced Disc Editing Record Option When you insert a DVD±R or DVD±RW disc already To set DVD±R and DVD±RW recording options: recorded by your HDD/DVD Recorder, you can edit Select ‘Record Options’ using [œ √] and press the titles and chapters in a variety of ways. [ENTER].
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Disc Manager Split Title desired chapter number and then press [ENTER]. This feature allows you to split a title into two titles. Edit Chapters Use […†] to select 'Split You can add a chapter marker anywhere in a title Title'. DVD Edit during playback.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive HDD/DVD Select the appropriate video input on the Recorder signal output.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Cannot record or did not The remaining blank space on the Use another disc. record successfully. disc is insufficient. The source you are trying to record is You cannot record the source. copy-protected. When setting the recording channel, Select the channel on the HDD/DVD the channel is tuned on your TV’s Recorder’s built-in TV tuner.
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