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Page 1 DVD-RECORDER GDR 5530 HDD ENGLISH...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Easier Application & Access Important Safety Instructions....1 Warnings, Cautions and Others....2 Contents Menu ........27 Using the Manual • Introducing Contents Menu....28 • Using Contents Menu......29 • Icons Used in Manual......4 • Getting Help.........4 On-Screen Input Keypad.....30 • Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad..31 Features •...
Page 3 Playback Glossary • Introducing Navigation Menu....60 • Playing DVD-Video Disc.....64 • Playing VCD/SVCD Disc.....65 • Playing Audio CD......65 • Playing Video File......65 • Playing Music File......66 • Playing Picture File......67 • Playing Picture with Music....67 Digital Video Support MPEG-4........68 • Supporting Formats......69 •...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the instruc- 13. CART - Use only cart, stand, tripod bracket tions carefully before using this product. or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When a cart is used, operate 2.
Page 5: Warnings, Cautions And Others
Warnings, Cautions and Others is a registered trademark of Gemstar Develop- ment Corporation. The S system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT. THERE ARE NO OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Page 6 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This symbol indicates that used electrical and electronic equipment requires special handling when the unit is to be discarded. Please send the unwanted unit to a waste collection/recycling center near you to help protect our environment.
Page 7: Using The Manual
Using the Manual Icons Used in Manual Getting Help The following icons are used in the manual for Using the Manual special notice and additional information. Please see the ‘Quick Reference’ section at the end of this manual, if you need the complete listings of system setup menu and the support- Icon Text...
Page 8: Features
Features Recording Timer Recording This DVD recorder offers a fast and easy way for There is no need to worry about missing your you to record your desired TV programs. favorite TV programs. With the timer recording function offered by this DVD recorder, you can easily input up to 32 settings in the Timer Program list to record your desired programs.
Page 9: High Storage Capacity
High Storage Capacity With an integrated hard drive, this DVD recorder offers you capacity and ﬂ exibility for performing a number of functions, such as recording, copying and timer recording. Make use of this built-in device to record your favorite shows; convert your home videos to discs;...
Page 10: Dvd Recording: The Essentials
DVD Recording: The Essentials DVD recorders not only offer the basic recording and playback functions as the traditional VCRs (video casette recorders) do, but also make convenient content-sharing possible. Now you could play a ﬁ nalized disc on other compatible DVD players as well as on PCs. The following sections introduce the basics of DVD recording, which may help you make the most of your recorder.
Page 11: Getting Started
Setting up the DVD Recorder Getting Started The following sections introduce a step-by-step process to set up this DVD recorder. When more than one setup option are listed at a speciﬁ c stage, please refer to the option most suitable for your setup condition.
Page 12: Knowing Your Dvd Recorder
Knowing Your DVD Recorder Front-Panel Connections 1. POWER ON/OFF button 8. STOP button Switches the DVD recorder on and off Stops playback or recording 2. Disk tray 9. HDD/DVD button Holds discs securely during recording or Chancges DVD recorder’s current mode from playback HDD (hard disk drive to DVD and vice versa 3.
Page 13: Display Window
Display Window SVCD CDDA FILE TIMER 1. PLAY indicator 7. CD indicator 12. Multi-information window 2. DVD indicator 8. DVD+R indicator 13. DVD+RW indicator 3. SVCD indicator 9. PAUSE indicator 14. CD-R/DVD-R 4. VCD indicator 10.RECORD indicator indicator 5. CDDA indicator 11.
Page 14: Remote Control
Remote Control 1. DISPLAY button 15. SETUP button Press to view information Press to display the System Setup menu OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open or close the POWER button disc tray Press to switch on or off the recorder 3. Alphabet and Number buttons 17.
Page 15: Connecting Up Your Dvd Recorder
Using Remote Control Connecting up Your DVD Recorder Preparing the Remote Control Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the markings inside the remote control. Before you start... Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.
Page 16 Step 2: Connecting the Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable Audio Cable Option 1 Using SCART Cable Option 1 Connecting to a TV using SCART Cable Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on the television.
Page 17 RF IN SCART IN OPTICAL COAXIAL Optical digital cable DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE OPTICAL SCART RF OUT COAXIAL Digital Out (Optical) 3.2 Using a Coaxial Cable Use a coaxial cable to connect the DIGITAL RF IN SCART OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the coaxial digital input on a stereo ampliﬁ...
Page 18: System Setup
Step 5: Connecting the System Setup Power Cord Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After all the cable connections are completed, you can now plug the power cord of the recorder into the outlet, and start using the recorder. Use the Setup menu to quickly complete basic system settings before using the DVD recorder.
Page 19: Setting Language
Setting Language When completed, press3to return to the main menu. Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Note Press 56 to select ‘Language’, then press • Available language versions vary depending on ENTER.
Page 20: Setting System Time
Setting System Time Setting Video Output Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Press 56 to select ‘System’, then press Press 56 to select ‘System’, then press ENTER. ENTER. Press 56 to select ‘Time’, then press Press 56 to select ‘Video Output’, then press ENTER.
Page 21: Setting Audio Output
About ‘Progressive Scan’ ‘Progressive Scan’ mode differs from the ‘Inter- laced Scan’ mode in how a video image is updated. In ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, scan lines for an image are refreshed in every pass and by a sequential order. In the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode, image is updated by alternating sets of odd and even scan lines.
Page 22: Setting Aspect Ratio
Press 56 to select ‘4:3 L.Box’ (4:3 Letter When completed, press3to return to the main Box), then press ENTER, if you connect the menu. DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV. Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu. Setting Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio setting affects how video images are When you play back a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in wide...
Page 23 Step 1: Selecting Region Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Press 56 to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press ENTER. Press 56 to select ‘Country’, then press ENTER. The DVD recorder will start searching for available channels. When completed, press3to return to the main menu.
Page 24: Advanced System Setup
Press 56 to select ‘Edit Channel’, then press ENTER. Advanced System Setup CNN News AXN Sports Discovery Animax The ‘Channel Editor’ page will be displayed. Press 56 to select a channel you would like to edit, then press ENTER. Use these options to customize your preferred settings.
Page 25: Inserting Tv Channels
Moving up/down TV Inserting TV Channels Channels Press 56 to select a channel from the list, press ENTER. Press 56 to select a channel from the list, then press ENTER. Press 56 to select ‘Insert’, then press ENTER. CH:01 CNN News AXN Sports AXN Sports Discovery...
Page 26: Swapping Tv Channels
Swapping TV Channels Press 56 to select a channel from the list, then press ENTER. Press 56 to select ‘Swap’, then press ENTER. The keypad screen will be displayed. Press 5634 to select desired characters from the keypad, then press ENTER after each CNN News entry.
Page 27: Setting Decoder
Setting Decoder Setting Channel Frequency Use this option to search for better channel signal, Use this option to switch on or off the ‘Decode’ or to search for a particular channel which has not function for particular TV channel(s). been listed after the scanning process. Press 56 to select a channel from the list, Press 56 to select a channel from the list, then press ENTER.
Page 28 When completed, press 5634 to select ‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press ENTER. Note • If you have not completed the channel scanning process before you select this option, a dialogue box asking you to do so will appear. Press34 to select desired application, then press ENTER.
Page 29: Setting The Showview
Setting the ShowView To set GCN for other channels, repeat steps ® 3-5. System When completed, press 5634 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. The ShowView system is a specially-designed ® feature for recording TV programs. The system greatly simpliﬁ es the timer recording process, as it does not require users to enter program informa- tion, such as date, channel number and start/end time, which are all contained in ShowView...
Page 30: Easier Application & Access
Contents Menu Easier Application Contents Menu offers you a quick overview of & Access what stored in your selected medium by displaying ﬁ les according to ﬁ le types. This easy-to-follow interface can be directly activated by pressing the CONTENTS button on your remote control. Before you start...
Page 31: Introducing Contents Menu
Root Introducing Contents A1.mp3 Menu A2.mp3 B1.mp3 Overview of Contents Menu B2.mp3 C1.jpg Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu C2.jpg Press 5634 and ENTER to select and D1.jpg conﬁ rm speciﬁ c application..these ﬁ les will be regrouped and displayed as follows in the Contents Menu without changing the original data structure.
Page 32: Using Contents Menu
Inside the Catalogues Using Contents Menu In the individual ﬁ le catalogue, each title/ﬁ le or ﬁ le album is also presented with detailed data informa- tion. Viewing Files on Disc A. Inside the Video File Catalogue Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray.
Page 33: On-Screen Input Keypad
On-Screen Input Press 5634 to select desired track or ﬁ le, then press ENTER to start playback. Keypad Viewing Files on Hard Drive Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu. Press 5634 to select ‘HDD’ as the source On-screen input keypad offers you a simple way to medium, then press ENTER.
Page 34: Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad
Introducing On-Screen Using On-Screen Input Input Keypad Keypad Naming a New Title or File When the keypad screen is displayed, press 5634 to select the input option button, then press ENTER. Press ENTER repeatedly to select your desired input option. 1.
Page 35: Easy Guider
Renaming a Title or File Easy Guider When the keypad screen is displayed, the ‘Clear’ button will be automatically high- lighted. Press ENTER to clear the entry bar, or press 56 to select ‘Back’; and delete the old name character by character. Press 5634 to select the input option button, then press ENTER.
Page 36: Introducing Easy Guider
Introducing Easy Guider Using Easy Guider: Play Press GUIDER to display the Easy Guider menu. Before you start... Check whether your source medium contains displayable media ﬁ les. Playing Video Files On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select ‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Page 37: Playing Music Files
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback. Press 56 to select ‘Picture’, then press Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback. ENTER. Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked Press 5634 to select a ﬁ le album you wish stop. to play, then press ENTER.
Page 38: Using Easy Guider: Record
Press 56 to select ‘Last Recorded’, then press ENTER. Playback of the last recorded title will then start. Recording_01_03 Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback. Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback. Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked stop.
Page 39: Using Easy Guider: Timer Record
Recording_01_03 • If you use blank CD-R/RW discs, you will If you choose to save the recording on a DVD need to format the discs before recording. Press disc or on hard drive, press 56 to select a 5634 to select a suitable format, then press recording mode, then press ENTER.
Page 40 If you select ‘TV’, press 56 to select the channel you want to record, then press About ‘VPS/PDC’ ENTER. Press 56to switch on or off the PDC func- VPS (video programming system)/ PDC (program tion, then press ENTER. delivery control) are used to control the activation and duration of preset TV channel recordings.
Page 41: Using Easy Guider: Copy
Press 56 to select ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or ‘Weekly’. About ‘VPS/PDC’ Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the VPS (video programming system)/ PDC (program ® ShowView number, then press ENTER. delivery control) are used to control the activation and duration of preset TV channel recordings. If a TV program starts earlier than is scheduled, the DVD recorder will then be automatically switched on and off according to the updated time.
Page 42: Using Easy Guider: Copy
directory level is more than seven in your source The copying process will then start. medium. Nevertheless, all your ﬁ les can still be If you have inserted a data disc which contains previewed through Contents Menu. both data and media ﬁ les, press 5634to select the type of ﬁ...
Page 43 Press 5634to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER or press GUIDER to exit the Easy Guider. EasyAccess_EasyGuider_06_02 Ac c c c Note • Materials recorded on a VCD/SVCD disc cannot be copied to the hard drive before the disc is ﬁ nalized. •...
Page 44: Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools
can only be copied to an emptied or new DVD disc (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW). • Video ﬁ les with ‘VCD’ in ﬁ le names can only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW) prepared in ‘VCD’ format. • Video ﬁ les with ‘SVCD’ in ﬁ le names can only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW) prepared in ‘SVCD’...
Page 45 EasyGuider_07_02 Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Hard Drive’, The clean-up process will then start. then press ENTER. When completed, press 5634 to select Press 56 to select ‘Clean up’, then press ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. ENTER. Note • The application will permanently delete selected ﬁ...
Page 46 to start defragmenting hard drive. Press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER The defragmenting process will then start. to start erasing. When completed, press 5634 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. Note • Materials on the hard drive will not be lost during this process.
Page 47 Recording Content Disc Finalization after Type Finalization Data ﬁ le Not required DVD-R DVD+VR Required Data ﬁ le Not required Full Prepara- Required DVD-RW tion DVD+VR Quick Prepara- Required tion Data ﬁ le Not required DVD+R DVD+VR Required Data ﬁ le Not required DVD+RW DVD+VR...
Page 48: Recording
Recording Recording Make use of the recording feature to preserve your favorite TV programs and to transfer your home videos to DVD discs. Important • If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need to format the discs before recording. Press56to select ‘Quick Preparation’...
Page 49: Recording From Tv
• This DVD recorder features ‘AllWrite™’ When completed, press SETUP to exit the technology, which allows users to record on Setup menu. almost all types of recordable and rewritable discs (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW). Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. However, it is still likely that certain brands of Carefully place the disc in the tray with the discs cannot be used for recording on this DVD...
Page 50: Recording From Vcr/V8 Camcorder
Recording from VCR/V8 Recording Camcorder Recording_01_03 Before you start..Make sure all the cables are well connected from external device’s AV OUTPUT jacks to Guide to Recording Options (p.96) the recorder’s AV INPUT jacks. When completed, press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
Page 51: Recording From Dv (Digital Camcorder)
Recording from DV (Digi- tal Camcorder) Recording_02_05 Important • The DV-Link INPUT jack on this recorder is for use with DV-compatible camcorders only. The control pad will be displayed with the ‘Rec Link’ feature enabled. • Only DV signals can be input to the DV-Link jack on this DVD recorder.
Page 52: One-Touch Recording
• The overall recording time depends on the selected recording mode and the storage capacity available on your target medium. • Recording will stop automatically when there is Recording_02_05 no more space on your target medium or after 6 hours of recording (whichever happens ﬁ rst). Adding New Recording Press 5634 to select your desired function, Session(s)
Page 53: Using Chapter Mark
Press 56 to select ‘HDD’, then press Recording ENTER. Press 56 to select ‘Last Recorded’, then press ENTER. Front AV Composite Playback of the last recorded title will then start. Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback. Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback. Press <...
Page 54: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Timer Recording Make use of the timer recording feature to record programs and watch them at your leisure. Important • If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need to format the discs before recording. Press56to select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’, then press ENTER.
Page 55: Introducing Timer Record Menu
• This DVD recorder features ‘AllWrite™’ Introducing Timer Record technology, which allows users to record on almost all types of recordable and rewritable Menu discs (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW). However, it is still likely that certain brands of discs cannot be used for recording on this DVD recorder.
Page 56: Setting Timer Program(Date/Time Mode).53
Note 6. Indicates the assigned recording mode. • The Timer Program list is automatically sorted 7. Indicates the sound option selected for the by system according to the start time of each program. program, regardless of its recording mode or 8.
Page 57 Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to enter the end time, then press ENTER. If you select ‘TV’ as the signal source, press 5634 to select ‘Sound’, then press ENTER. Press 56 to select the TV audio mode, then press ENTER. Press 5634 to select ‘PDC’, then press PDC/VPS ENTER.
Page 58: Setting Timer Program(Showview ® Mode)
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to Why This Happened enter the ShowView number, then press ® ENTER. Why is my preset program not completely recorded? Incomplete recording may be resulted from: • Insufﬁ cient space If there is not enough space on the target medium, your preset program can only be partially recorded depending on the amount of capacity available.
Page 59 Press 56 to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER Why This Happened to save the setting and return to the Timer Record menu. Why is my preset program not completely recorded? Press 5634 to select ‘Cancel’, then press ENTER, if you would like to discard current Incomplete recording may be resulted from: setting.
Page 60: Time Shift
Time Shift Time Shift ‘Time Shift’ consists of two convenient features: program pause and simultaneous playback. The former allows you to pause live TV broadcast, while the latter lets you watch recorded contents before the recording is ﬁ nished. Important Please note that if the source materials you are viewing are copy-protected, you will not be able to make use of the ‘Time Shift’...
Page 61: Pausing Live Tv Broadcast
Record and Play Pausing Live TV Broadcast (On Hard Drive Only) Live program pause offers you great ﬂ exibil- During recording or timer recording, press 4 ity when watching TV. Press TIME SHIFT to PLAY to start playback of contents recorded pause the program you are viewing, and come on the hard drive.
Page 62 Playback Playback With this DVD recorder, you can play back a wide range of media ﬁ les as well as various types of discs. Make use of the features provided by the Navigation menu too to enjoy an advanced viewing experience.
Page 63: Introducing Navigation Menu
When playing audio CDs or music ﬁ les... Introducing Navigation Menu During playback, press NAVI. button on the remote control to display the Navigation menu. Before you start... When playing pictures... The options shown on the Navigation menu vary depending on the media types (e.g. DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the supporting features offered by the media being played.
Page 64: Slow Motion
Zoom (For DVD-Video/ Video Title) The ‘Zoom’ feature allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image during playback. Press 56 to select ‘Zoom’, then press ENTER. A control pad will appear. Press 5634 to select the ‘zoom in’ icon, then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the picture by 1/2X, 3/4X or 1X.
Page 65 To search by title/chapter number: To search by time: To search by chapter/title number, press 56 To search by time, press 56 to select ‘Time’, to select ‘Title/Chapter’, then press ENTER. then press ENTER. Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to enter the numbers, then press ENTER.
Page 66 Press 56 to select a subtitle language, then press ENTER. Repeat from point A to point B will start. To cancel the repeat mode, press 56 to select Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit ‘Cancel’, then press ENTER. the Navigation menu.
Page 67: Playing Dvd-Video Disc
Angle Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press3to exit the Navigation menu. Some pre-recorded DVD discs contains scenes shot from different camera angles. You can choose to view these camera angles during playback. Note • Different categories of information will be shown depending on the media type.
Page 68: Playing Vcd/Svcd Disc
Programmed Playback Playing VCD/SVCD Disc Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Carefully place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up, then press OPEN/ Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. CLOSE. Carefully place the disc in the tray with the If playback does not start automatically, press label side facing up, then press OPEN/...
Page 69: Playing Music File
Playback_06_01 Press5634 to select the source medium, Press5634 to select the source medium, then press ENTER. then press ENTER. Press34 to select ‘Music’, then press Press34 to select ‘Video’, then press ENTER. ENTER. Press5634 to select a music album, then Press5634 to select a video title, then press ENTER to go into the album.
Page 70: Playing Picture File
Playing Picture with Playing Picture File Music This DVD recorder allows you to play back picture Before you start... and music ﬁ les at the same time. You can use this function either through the Contents Menu or Check whether the disc you insert contains through Easy Guider.
Page 71: Digital Video Support
MPEG-4 Digital Built with the MPEG-4 support, this DVD recorder Video allows you to watch MPEG-4-based videos with your TV. Support Important It is illegal to download and use unauthorized copyrighted materials. Make sure you obtain the permission or authorization from copyright owners and related third-parties before you start using or watching the videos or ﬁ...
Page 72: Supporting Formats
Supporting Formats Playing MEPG-4 Files The MPEG-4 technology allows a large video Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. ﬁ le, such as a two-hour movie, to be efﬁ ciently Carefully place the disc in the tray with the compressed without sacriﬁ cing its original video label side facing up, then press OPEN/ and audio quality.
Page 73: Navigation Menu
• Placed the ﬁ le in the same folder as the video itle, or under an appropriate sub-directory. Navigation In addition, you need to save the subtitle ﬁ le either in the same folder as the video title, or in a sub-di- rectory which is given one of the following names: Menu SRT, SUB, SUBS, SUBTITLE or SUBTITLES.
Page 74: Divx ® Vod
Step 1: Applying for a User Account DivX ® To watch DRM-protected video ﬁ les, you need to register a user account on the DivX ® website ﬁ rst. For more information, please visit: http://www. divx.com/vod. Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder DivX ®...
Page 75: Step 3: Selecting Video Files
Registering Code Online Step 4: Playing Video Files After you acquire the ID code, go to the DivX ® website, and enter the recorder’s registration code in your account. When you ﬁ nish ﬁ lling in the required details, you will then be directed to a ﬁ lm Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
Page 76: Editing
Editing Editing Use the editing features to create your viewing preference and to avoid the interruption of TV commercials. Important • The editing functions are not applicable to video titles saved on recordable and rewritable CDs (CD-R/CD-RW). • For video titles saved on recordable and rewritable DVDs (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/ RW), available editing functions may vary depending on the disc format (minus or plus).
Page 77: Introducing Edit Menu
6. Indicates the elapsed time for current title. Introducing Edit Menu 7. Indicates the total time of current title. 8. Indicates the editing options for chapters. 9. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the Edit menu. You can activate the Edit menu either by using the Contents Menu or by pressing the EDIT button on your remote control during playback.
Page 78: Editing Titles
• Please pay extra attention when you name a title, Editing Titles as the DVD recorder does not inhibit you from entering same names for different titles. Protecting a Title Naming a Title You can protect the title from accidental erasure or Start playing back desired title via Contents unplanned editings when you activate the ‘Protect’...
Page 79: Overwriting A Title
Overwriting a Title • Available recording time shown for the overwrit- ten slot may not be exact, as it is likely to be affected by the recording mode of the overwritten When you apply the function to a title, it will be title.
Page 80: Erasing A Title
Merging Two Titles into Erasing a Title Important Use this function to merge two titles into one, such Use this function to erase a title. Please note that as two sections of programs before and after the once erased, the title(s) CANNOT be retrieved. commercials.
Page 81: Editing Chapters
Setting a Title Thumbnail Editing Chapters Normally the ﬁ rst picture of a recording is used as the indicating image. However, you can choose any image from the recording as the indicator. Inserting Chapter Mark Start playing back desired title via Contents Menu or via disc menu.
Page 82 Removing Chapter Mark During playback you can erase chapter mark(s) within a title. Start playing back desired title via Contents Menu or via disc menu. Press EDIT to display the Edit menu. Press 9 PREVIOUS or : NEXT to advance On the Edit menu, press 56 to select to the previous or next chapter.
Page 83 To show more hidden chapters within the title, repeat steps 3 to 5. Or press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the setting. Note • This function is applicable to titles saved on DVD discs and hard drive only.
Page 84: Copying
Copying Copying Use the copying features of this recorder to make a CD/DVD copy of your video/audio/picture ﬁ les. Important • You may only use this DVD recorder to repro- duce or copy materials for which you own the copyright; or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner;...
Page 85: One-Touch Copying
Copying from Hard Drive One-Touch Copying to Disc Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu. The one-touch copying feature allows you to copy Press 5634to select ‘HDD’ as the source ﬁ les from a CD/DVD disc to hard drive and vice medium, then press ENTER.
Page 86: Copying Through Easy Guider
Press 34 to select desired application, then press ENTER. When completed, press CONTENTS to exit the Contents Menu. Note • Video ﬁ les with ‘DVD-Video’ in ﬁ le names can only be copied to an emptied or new DVD disc (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW). •...
Page 87: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVD recorder. Impairment can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out batteries in the remote control. If the following measures do not do not rectify the problem, consult an authorised dealer. Problem Possible Solution Picture...
Page 88 Problem Possible Solution Timer Timer recording does not • Check whether the system time is correct. Recording work properly. • Check whether the timer program is accurately set to desired time slot or channel. • Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc. •...
Page 89 Problem Possible Solution Playback No playback on DVD • Check whether there is any recording on the disc. recorder. • Check whether the disc inserted contains playable ﬁ les. • Check whether an unplayable disc is inserted. • Check whether the way you insert the disc is correct. Insert the disc with the label side up.
Page 90: Specifications
Specifications General Power Supply • AC 100~240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption • Approx. 50W (operation) Operating Temperature • +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to +104°F) Operating Humidity • 5% to 80% RH Dimensions (W/H/D) • 430 x 66 x 316 mm Net Weight •...
Page 91 Video Recording Media Mode Recording Time Mode 80 GB Hard HQ (High Quality) • 16 hours Drive SP (Standard Play) • 32 hours LP (Long Play) • 48 hours EP (Extended Play) • 64 hours SLP (Super Long Play) • 96 hours Just Fit •...
Page 92 Disc Types Playback • DVD-Video Supported • DVD-R/-RW • DVD+R/+RW • Video CD (VCD) • Super Video CD (SVCD) • Audio CD • CD-R/-RW Recording • DVD-R/-RW • DVD+R/+RW • CD-R/-RW Note Additional Information for units sold in the UK. Units sold in the UK are suitable for operation from a 240V ac, 50Hz mains supply.
Page 93: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Guide to Complete System Setup Menu Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description System Video Output • SCART S-Video This option allows users to select appropriate video output mode. • SCART RGB • Component • Progressive Clock Format • M/D/Y-12Hr This option allows users to select a preferred date/time display format.
Page 94 Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description Playback Aspect Ratio • 16:9 Wide This option allows users to select appropriate viewing mode available on users’ own television sets. • 4:3 Pan • 4:3 L.Box Parental Lock • Off This option allows users to enable the parental control function.
Page 95 Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description TV Tuner Country Multiple Countries This option allows users to select the appropriate area where they are currently situated. Utilities • Scan Channel This option allows users to set/reset TV channels. • Edit Channel TV MODE •...
Page 96: Guide To Using The Discs
Guide to Using the Discs Disc Types Supported Application Disc Type Disc Logo Information Playback Preset DVD-Video discs (The region DVD-Video code is printed on the rear of recorder). DVD+R/+RW discs written in DVD- Video format and ﬁ nalized, or with DVD+R/+RW JPEG/BMP/MP3/WMA/WAV/MPEG- 4 ﬁ...
Page 97: Disc Format
Do not use irregular-shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the recorder. • It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. Important Unplayable Disc Types This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed below.
Page 98: Guide To Media Files Supported
Disc Finalization Content Disc Finalization Recording after Finalization Type Data ﬁ le Not required DVD-R DVD+VR Required Data ﬁ le Not required Full DVD-RW Not Required Preparation DVD+VR Quick Preparation Required Data ﬁ le Not required DVD+R DVD+VR Required Data ﬁ le Not required DVD+RW DVD+VR...
Page 99: Guide To Recording Options
Guide to Recording Options Recording Mode Media Mode Recording Time 80 GB Hard HQ (High Quality) 16 hours Drive SP (Standard Play) 32 hours LP (Long Play) 48 hours EP (Extended Play) 64 hours SLP (Super Long Play) 96 hours Just Fit Variable 4.7 GB...
Page 101 Glossary 480i/480p DivX ® Indicates the number of scanning lines and scan- DivX ® VOD (video-on-demand) service is designed ning format of an image signal. to protect copyrights of digital videos. Through an 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace online registration process, DivX VOD prevents ®...
Page 102 DVD+R NTSC (National Television System Committee) DVD+R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD-Video. Contents can be recorded only once The initials stand for National Television Standards to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a Committee.
Page 103 Grundig Multimedia B.V. • De Boelelaon 7 • NL-1083 HJ Amsterdam • http ://www.grundig.com 44/05 72011 605 9300...

Grundig GDR 5530 HDD User Manual

Using the Manual

Features

DVD Recording: the Essentials

Getting Started

Easier Application & Access

Recording

Timer Recording

Time Shift

Playback

Digital Video Support

Editing

Copying

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Quick Reference

Quick Links

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