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GDR 5550 HDD
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  • Page 1 HDD DVD RECORDER GDR 5550 HDD ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS______________________________ HDD DVD recorder GDR 5550 HDD Special features of your HDD DVD recorder Disc formats Scope of delivery Set-up and safety 8-17 Overview The main functions Menus and navigation The front of the HDD DVD recorder The displays of the HDD DVD recorder...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS______________________________ Frame search Slow motion Frame-by-frame playback Selecting camera angles for scenes Enlarging and moving a screen section (zoom) Switching the dubbed language or the audio format Selecting and displaying subtitles Creating and playing a playlist Repeating a chapter, a title or a disc Repeating a selected section (A-B Repeat) 52-54 Recording –...
  • Page 4 Special settings Tuning television channels automatically 97-98 Tuning television channels manually Setting the time and date Switching the HDD DVD recorder to another Grundig remote control DivX Video registration © Resetting the HDD DVD recorder to its original condition 101-106...

  • Page 5: Hdd Dvd Recorder Gdr 5550 Hdd

    HDD DVD RECORDER GDR 5550 HDD __ Special features of your HDD DVD recorder Your HDD DVD recorder provides you with perfect digital video record- ing and playback in studio quality. You can record television programmes on the built-in hard disc of the HDD DVD recorder, a DVD+RW/-RW or DVD+R/-R.

  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    HDD DVD RECORDER GDR 5550 HDD __ Scope of delivery HDD DVD recorder GDR 5550 HDD Remote control 2 batteries, 1.5 V, type AA EURO-AV (SCART) cable Power cord Antenna cable Cinch cable (video) Cinch cable (audio) DVD+RW CD with operating instructions...

  • Page 7: Set-Up And Safety

    SET-UP AND SAFETY ____________________ This HDD DVD recorder is designed to record and play back video and audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. If the HDD DVD recorder is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, PROG. SOURCE PROG.

  • Page 8: Overview

    OVERVIEW______________________________ The main functions This section briefly describes the main functions of your HDD DVD recorder. Time shift – watching a current television pro- TIME gramme with a delay (from page 28) When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the programme you are currently watching is recorded in the time shift memory.
  • Page 9 OVERVIEW______________________________ The YesDVD function (from page 57) The YesDVD function allows you to make professional home videos from your recordings. At the end of recording, the HDD DVD recorder automatically cre- ates a chapter overview, which is displayed as thumbnail images in the disc menu.

  • Page 10: Menus And Navigation

    OVERVIEW______________________________ Menus and navigation You can access the various menus of your HDD DVD recorder directly using the main menu, or with individual buttons on the remote control. Open the »MAIN MENU« of the HDD DVD recorder by press- MAIN MENU ing »i«.

  • Page 11: The Front Of The Hdd Dvd Recorder

    OVERVIEW______________________________ The front of the HDD DVD recorder PROG. SOURCE DV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO R VIDEO IN AUDIO R DV IN Switches the HDD DVD recorder in and out of standby mode. In standby mode, the current time and day of the week appear on the display.

  • Page 12: The Displays Of The Hdd Dvd Recorder

    OVERVIEW______________________________ The displays of the HDD DVD recorder REPEAT ALL A–B CHANNEL DIGITAL REC ANGLE PROGRAM MP3 P N RANDOM SVCD 1 888 SuMoTuWe Th Fr Sa Repeat functions activated. REPEAT ALL REPEAT A-B Disc mode with MP3 CD. PAL or NTSC standard is selected. Disc mode with S-Video CD, video CD or audio CD.

  • Page 13: The Back Of The Hdd Dvd Recorder

    OVERVIEW______________________________ The back of the HDD DVD recorder ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT EURO AV 1 S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN ANTENNA VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN EURO AV 2 DECODER ANTENNA Antenna input socket ANTENNA IN (for the rooftop antenna).
  • Page 14 OVERVIEW______________________________ VIDEO IN Video input socket for connecting a video VIDEO IN recorder, DVD player or AV receiver with a cinch socket. Video input socket for connecting an S-VIDEO IN SVHS-video recorder or AV receiver with an S-VIDEO socket. AUDIO IN Audio input sockets (left/right analogue channel) for connecting a video recorder, DVD player or an audio system.

  • Page 15: The Remote Control

    OVERVIEW______________________________ The remote control Switches the HDD DVD recorder in and out of standby mode. In standby mode, the current time and day of the week appear on the display. Opens the time shift menu or the playback menu of DISPL DISPL a disc.
  • Page 16 OVERVIEW______________________________ Switches to forwards slow motion* at various speeds during playback. Freeze-frame/pause. Advances the picture frame by frame. Interrupts playback. Press twice to stop. DISPL Hold down to open the disc compartment. Starts playback. Select the previous/next chapter or section during playback.
  • Page 17 OVERVIEW______________________________ Switches between external USB source and HDD archive. SELECT SET UP Opens and closes the setup menu of the HDD DVD recorder. Adjust the volume. – (red) Selects different functions depending on the mode. DISPL (green) Selects different functions depending on the mode. (yellow) Selects different functions depending on the mode.

  • Page 18: Connection And Preparation

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Note: Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices. Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed VIDEO OUT ANTENNA...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Television

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Connecting a television You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your television or flat screen: – For the best picture quality, make the connection at the EURO-AV socket using a fully assigned EURO-AV (SCART) cable. –...

  • Page 20: Connection And Preparation

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Connecting a televisionusing cinch cables VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO EURO AV 1 INPUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN ANTENNA VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN EURO AV 2 DECODER Plug the cinch cable supplied into the »VIDEO...
  • Page 21 This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency range. Before you first switch on the device, please check whether your television or projector is suitable for this use. GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from negligent use. Notes: The video output must be set to »YUV«...

  • Page 22: Connecting An Audio System With Analogue Two-Channel Stereo Sound

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound As an alternative to using the television’s speakers, the sound can also be played back through an audio system. This can improve the sound quality. AUDIO ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN OUTPUT...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Digital Multi-Channel Amplifier Or Digital Two-Channel Audio

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio system A multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby* digital decoder or DTS** – Digital Theatre System) decodes the digital multi-channel sound of the DVD to provide optimum sound quality. OPTICAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____ Connecting the power cord Plug the mains cable supplied into the »110-240 V~« socket on the back of the HDD DVD recorder. Plug the power cord into the wall socket. Caution: The only way to disconnect the HDD DVD recorder from the mains is to pull out the plug.

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP___________________________ Switching on the HDD DVD recorder Switch the HDD DVD recorder to standby mode by pressing » « on the device and press » « on the remote control to switch on from standby. – Display: »HELLO« flashes. Initial setup When you first switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the »Initial setup«...

  • Page 26: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP___________________________ Entering a new time and date Initial setup Select the date line with » « or » « and press »OK« to PREV Set system date (dd/mm/yy). 01.02.06 activate it. Enter the date as six digits using »1…0« and press »OK« to confirm the setting.

  • Page 27: Setting The Tv Norm

    INITIAL SETUP___________________________ Setting the TV norm The colour norm of the HDD DVD recorder’s screen menus has to be adapted to the format of your television. Select »PAL« for televisions with the PAL standard, or »NTSC« for those with the NTSC standard. »PAL«...

  • Page 28: Time Shift Functions

    TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________ Time shift – watching a current television programme with a delay When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the current pro- gramme that you can see on the television screen is recorded in the time shift memory. If a digital receiver is connected to the HDD DVD recorder, select SETUP MENU –...
  • Page 29 TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________ 08:25:47 10:51:00 L I V E Select TimeShifting Record DVD Target Exit Choose Dialog line with buttons and their functions. » « or » « select the television station or the AV channel to be recorded in the time shift memory. »...

  • Page 30: Watching Programmes With A Time Shift

    TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________ Watching programmes with a time shift When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the current pro- gramme that you can see on the television screen is recorded in ‹‹‹‹ 08:25:47 10:51:00 the time shift memory. – The time shift menu is displayed briefly. L I V E Select TimeShifting...

  • Page 31: Searching For Scenes In The Time Shift Memory

    TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________ Searching for scenes in the time shift memory You can search for scenes in the current recording. The programme continues to be recorded in the time shift memory. By pressing » « you can “rewind” the programme. Three different speeds are available.

  • Page 32: Disc Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Preparation Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. If an audio system or an AV receiver is connected to the HDD DVD recorder, switch it on and select the audio input for the HDD DVD recorder.

  • Page 33: Dvd Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ DVD playback DVD features You can recognise a DVD by the logo on the label. Depending on the content of the DVD, the discs contain one or more titles. Each title may contain one or more chapters. You can control and direct playback of a DVD using the menu of the HDD DVD recorder on the television screen.

  • Page 34: Dvd+Rw/+R/-Rw/-R Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Advance frame-by-frame by pressing » «. Press » « to resume playback. To stop playback, press » « twice. Opening the playback menu You can open the playback menu by pressing »DISPL« twice. You can select repeat functions in »Mode«. DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R playback Features of DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R You can recognise a disc by the logo on the label.

  • Page 35: S-Vcd/Vcd Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ S-VCD/VCD playback S-VCD/VCD features You can recognise S-VCD/VCDs (video CDs) by the logo on the label. Depending on the contents of the S-VCD/VCD (films, music videos etc.), the discs may carry one or more tracks. You can create S-VCDs/VCDs using the PBC (playback control) system for track navigation.
  • Page 36 DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Frame search Select the playback speed during playback by pressing » « or » «. Press » « to resume normal playback. Switching PBC (playback control) on and off During playback, press »DISPL« or »OK« twice. Select »PBC« with » «...

  • Page 37: Playing Audio And Video Files

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Playing audio and video files DivX © Video CD features DivX Video is an encoder/decoder based on the MPEG-4 com- © pression system which is used to encrypt and display compressed video data. This enables the HDD DVD player to play back videos compressed in the DivX format.

  • Page 38: Viewing Title Information

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Note: You cannot playback from the DivX © video disc whilst recording on the HDD archive. End the recording to play the DivX video disc. © Playback Open the »MAIN MENU« of the HDD DVD recorder by pressing »i«. Select the »...
  • Page 39 DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Selecting a title in steps (SKIP) Select the next title by pressing » « during playback. Press » « to select the previous title. – Playback begins with the selected title. Selecting a section to the minute During playback, enter the playing time in »1…0« five digits (hours, minutes and seconds) and press »OK«...
  • Page 40 DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Selecting and showing subtitles © (DivX Video CD only) DivX © Video CDs provide two types of subtitles. There are the familiar subtitles available on a conventional DVD, and also subtitles shown as a separate file in the browser. Press »y«...

  • Page 41: Picture Data Cd Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Picture data CD playback JPEG CD features JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. This process was designed to compress picture files. JPEG files can be burned onto a CD along with other file types. These CDs are known as file CDs or mixed-mode CDs. For example, the CD could contain MP3 files (audio) and JPEG files (for example to display album covers).

  • Page 42: Random Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Random playback Press »RND« during playback. – All the pictures on the JPEG CD are shown in a random order. Press »RND« to quit the function. Selecting slide transition style During playback, press »n« repeatedly. – The type of slide transition style is displayed. Adjusting the picture display The pictures can be rotated or reversed.
  • Page 43 DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ KODAK picture CD features This method was developed for archiving analogue photographs. After they are developed, small photographs are scanned with a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels and burnt onto a CD in JPEG format. A KODAK picture CD can contain up to 40 pictures. In addition to the picture files, a KODAK picture CD can also contain imaging software which enables the user to play the CD on a PC, edit the pictures or view a slide show.

  • Page 44: Audio Cd Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK_________________________ Audio CD playback Audio CD features You can recognise audio CDs by this logo. Audio CDs only contain sound recordings. They can be played in the normal manner via an audio system, just as on a CD player. The individual tracks are stored in a sequence.

  • Page 45: Hdd Archive Playback

    HDD ARCHIVE PLAYBACK _______________ Preparation Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. If an audio system or an AV receiver is connected to the HDD DVD recorder, switch it on and select the audio input for the HDD DVD recorder.
  • Page 46 HDD ARCHIVE PLAYBACK _______________ Displaying the info line Press »DISPL« or »OK« once or twice to display the info line. ZDF 12:00 So 19/09 Title 44 00:00:00 00:45:00 – You will see information about the title, total running time and 00:00:10 playback time elapsed.

  • Page 47: Setting Bookmarks

    HDD ARCHIVE PLAYBACK _______________ Selecting and playing scenes You can make a bookmark for a scene of a recording in the HDD archive. This bookmark can be selected directly for playback. You can set one bookmark per recording. Setting bookmarks Press »c«...

  • Page 48: Disc Playback - Convenience Functions

    DISC PLAYBACK – CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS The sound is muted for the picture search, slow motion and freeze- frame functions. Depending on the disc in use, some of these functions may be unavailable. Selecting titles and chapters If a disc has multiple titles or chapters you can select them separately. Selecting titles and chapters step by step During playback, select the title or chapter by pressing »...

  • Page 49: Frame Search

    DISC PLAYBACK – CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS Frame search You can choose amongst various speeds (forwards or backwards). Select the forward or reverse playback speed during playback by repeatedly pressing » « or » «. Press » « to resume normal playback. Slow motion Different (forward) playback speeds are available.

  • Page 50: Switching The Dubbed Language Or The Audio Format

    DISC PLAYBACK – CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS Switching the dubbed language or the audio format* These settings allow you to listen to a dubbed language other than the default one if the DVD provides alternatives. Press »d« during playback. – Display: for example »AUDIO: 02/03 GER«. Press »d«...

  • Page 51: Repeating A Chapter, A Title Or A Disc

    DISC PLAYBACK – CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS Repeating a chapter, a title or a disc Depending on the type of disc, you can repeat chapters, titles, folders or the entire disc. To repeat the chapter, press »b« during playback until » Repeat chapter« appears in the display. –...

  • Page 52: Recording - General Information

    RECORDING – GENERAL INFORMATION Recording options You can record television programmes on the HDD archive of the HDD DVD recorder or on a DVD+RW/-RW and DVD+R/-R. – Immediately, with one touch recording – which means you select the channel on the HDD DVD recorder and start recording straight away.

  • Page 53: Recording Quality And Time

    RECORDING – GENERAL INFORMATION Recording quality and time For the disc You can set the quality of the recording. The table below shows the relationship between quality and recording time: Quality Time HQ – Very high quality 60 minutes on a 4.7 GB blank DVD –...

  • Page 54: Recording Settings

    RECORDING – GENERAL INFORMATION Note on recording quality Pay attention to the recording quality, whether you set it manually or with the timer, when you want to record a program in the HDD archive and then transfer it to a disc at a later point. If you select a very high recording quality, a 90 minute film might not fit onto the disc.

  • Page 55: Recording On Disc

    RECORDING ON DISC___________________ Preparing for recording Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. Press » « to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode. Briefly press » « on the HDD DVD recorder or press and hold down »...

  • Page 56: Finalising A Disc (Dvd+R/-R/-Rw)

    RECORDING ON DISC___________________ Press » « to start recording. Sys state: RECORDING Record To Optical Disc (25min/GB) – The amount of recording time available is shown. Elapsed Time: 00:00:10 Remain Space: 02:04:50 Select Notes: Exit Choose During the recording, you can press » « to enter the switch-off time (30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, none).

  • Page 57: Yesdvd Function

    YES DVD FUNCTION ____________________ The YesDVD function allows you to make professional home videos from your recordings. At the end of recording, the HDD DVD recorder automatically cre- ates a chapter overview, which is displayed as thumbnail images in the disc menu. At the same time, a music video is created using three scenes from the recording.

  • Page 58: Recording On The Hdd Archive

    RECORDING ON THE HDD ARCHIVE ____ Preparing for recording Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. Switch the HDD DVD recorder to and from standby with » « on the remote contro. Note: Please select the recording quality before starting the recording.

  • Page 59: Simultaneous Operating Modes

    SIMULTANEOUS OPERATING MODES ___ Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous playback from the HDD archive Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. Press » « to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode.

  • Page 60: Recording On The Hdd Archive And Simultaneous Playback From Disc

    SIMULTANEOUS OPERATING MODES ___ Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous playback from disc Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. Press » « to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode.

  • Page 61: Recording On Disc And Simultaneous Playback From The Hdd Archive

    SIMULTANEOUS OPERATING MODES ___ Recording on disc and simultaneous playback from the HDD archive Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. Press » « to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode.

  • Page 62: Copying

    COPYING _______________________________ If the HDD archive is full up or you want to make a back-up copy of special recordings, you can copy the data from the HDD archive onto a disc. To make a copy, put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW into the disc compartment.

  • Page 63: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING _____________________ Programming recordings by entering the data for the television programme Notes: You can store the television programme on a disc or in the HDD archive. The time and date on the HDD DVD recorder must be accurate. If all the timer positions are occupied and you want to program a new recording you must delete one, as described in the sec- tion on deleting recording data on page 66.
  • Page 64 TIMER RECORDING _____________________ Select »Record To« with » « or » « and activate with Item editor Time: 18:00:05 »OK«. Source P001 ARD Select the recording medium (HDD = HDD archive, DVD = disc) Record To with » « or » «...

  • Page 65: Messages During Or After Programming A Recording

    TIMER RECORDING _____________________ Select »OK« with » « or » « and press »OK« to confirm Item editor Time: 18:00:05 the recording data. Source P001 ARD – The »Timer list« menu appears on the screeen. Record To Quality Note: Mode Once If you do not want to save the timer data, select »Cancel«...

  • Page 66: Checking, Modifying Or Deleting Recording Data

    TIMER RECORDING _____________________ Checking, modifying or deleting recording data Preparation Switch on the television. Select the »AV« channel on the television for the HDD DVD recorder. Checking recording data Open the »Timer list« menu by pressing » « (green). – The »Timer list« menu appears, displaying the current data. Press »...

  • Page 67: Editing Data On A Disc

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ The index screen of the DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW shows the title, length, quality and date of the recording. The first frame of the recording is also displayed. If the »Automatic chapter marking« is activated, the HDD DVD recorder makes chapter markings during the recording.

  • Page 68: Deleting Chapter Markers

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ During playback, select » Chapter marker« with » « or » « EDIT MODE Title 1/01 and activate with » «. Chapter: 01/04 To add your own markers, select » Insert marker« with » «...
  • Page 69 EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Creating a new title thumbnail You can select and save any scene as a new index thumbnail picture for the title. Select » Title« with » « or » « and press »OK« to activate. EDIT MODE Title 1/01 Press »1…0«...

  • Page 70: Editing The Names Of Recordings

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Editing the names of recordings You can give recordings a name. Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW in the disc com- partment. Press »i« to open the main menu. s 1. TITLE 30/09/2004 Select »...

  • Page 71: Deleting Titles (Recordings) From The Disc

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Deleting titles (recordings) from the disc Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW in the disc com- partment. Press »i« to open the main menu. s 1. TITLE Select » DVD« by pressing » «...

  • Page 72: Overwriting Discs

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Press »SOURCE« to select the input source (for example, TV). – Display: for example, »P1 ARD«, the current TV station is shown. Select the television programme by pressing » « or » «. Press » « to start recording. –...

  • Page 73: Entering The Name Of The Disc

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Entering the name of the disc You can enter a name for each disc; the name is shown on the index screen. Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW in the disc com- partment. Press »i«...

  • Page 74: Recording Titles

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Select the disc information »MY DVD« by pressing » « or » « and activate with » «. – The disc menu is displayed. Play Select » Erase disc« with » « or » «...

  • Page 75: Finalising Title Editing

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Finalising title editing If you have edited titles or chapters, a DVD player may not be able to display this properly. This function allows you to eliminate this problem. If » Make compatible« does not appear in the menu, the disc is already compatible and the setting is not necessary.

  • Page 76: Finalising A Disc (Dvd+R/-R/-Rw Only)

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________ Finalising a disc (DVD+R/-R/-RW only) If you want to play a DVD+R/-R on a DVD player, you must first finalise it. The HDD DVD recorder is able to play the unfinalised disc. Note that after a disc is finalised, no changes or any new record- ings can be made on it.

  • Page 77: Copying A Title To Disc

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ In the »HDD archive« menu there are many options for editing the recorded programmes. You can select titles and copy them to disc or delete or sort titles. You can start playback in a sub-menu, delete a title, split the title in two parts, mark certain parts of the title and block their playback, change the title picture index, change the name of the title, secure the title against inadvertent deletion and prohibit playback of the title.

  • Page 78: Deleting Titles In The Hdd Archive

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Deleting titles in the HDD archive Select the title to be deleted with » « or » «. Press » « (red) to delete the titles. – Display: » Do you want to delete this title?«. Select »...

  • Page 79: Splitting Titles In Two

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Play Splitting titles in two Delete You can split a title into two. Afterwards you can then delete these Split titles separately, so that you can use the memory space on the hard Segment disc again.

  • Page 80: Creating A New Index Thumbnail For A Title

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Creating a new index thumbnail for a title You can select and save any scene as a new index thumbnail for the title. Select » Change Index Pic« with » « or » «.
  • Page 81 EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Blocking playback of a title You can only start playing back the title once you have entered a password. Select » Lock« with » « or » « and confirm with »OK«. Play –...

  • Page 82: Viewing Information Via The Hdd Archive

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Viewing information via the HDD archive This function tells you about the HDD archive memory (total memory, memory already assigned and the memory still available) and the number of titles stored. Press »S E T U P «...

  • Page 83: Deleting Data In The Hdd Archive

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE __ Deleting data in the HDD archive This function deletes all the data in the HDD archive. Caution: Even the protected recordings in the »HDD archive« are deleted. Press »S E T U P «...
  • Page 84 COPYING _______________________________ Note: Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices and the antenna. Connection and preparation Connecting a camcorder DV IN...

  • Page 85: Recording From External Devices

    COPYING _______________________________ Recording from external devices Preparation Switch on the television. Select the »AV« channel on the television for the HDD DVD recorder. Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW into the disc compartment. Please select the recording quality before starting the recording. See the section on custom settings and selecting the recording quality on page 96.
  • Page 86 OPERATION WITH A DECODER _________ Connection and preparation A decoder is necessary when the HDD DVD recorder receives encoded programs from a private broadcaster. Ask your dealer about the decoder. Connection PAY-TV ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT EURO AV 1 S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN...

  • Page 87: Recording Pay Tv Programmes

    USING A DECODER _____________________ Recording pay TV programmes Preparation Switch on the television. Select the »AV« channel on the television for the HDD DVD recorder. Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW into the disc compartment. Please select the recording quality before starting the recording. See the section on custom settings and selecting the recording quality on page 96.

  • Page 88: Usb Mode

    USB MODE______________________________ Connection and preparation To connect a digital camera or an external storage medium, switch the HDD DVD recorder into standby with » « and switch it on only after connecting. Even if you disconnect the USB, the HDD DVD recorder must first be switched to standby, otherwise files can be damaged.

  • Page 89: Creating And Playing Back A Playlist

    USB MODE______________________________ Playing back content from external data devices Playback Press » « on the remote control to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode. Press »i« to open the main menu. File play – STOP 0:00:00 / 0:00:00 FILES &...

  • Page 90: Copying Content From External Data Devices To Disc

    USB MODE______________________________ Copying content from external data devices to disc This function allows you to copy files from an external data device onto a DVD+R/+RW or DVD-R/-RW. DVD +RW/-RWs can be recorded on several times. If you use DVD +R/-Rs for copying, burning is only possible once. Preparation Switch on the television.

  • Page 91: Parental Lock

    PARENTAL LOCK ________________________ Authorising the content of a DVD Films on DVD may be wholly or partially unsuitable for children. These DVDs contain information which marks the content or scenes. They are assigned access levels 1 to 8, which may differ from coun- try to country.

  • Page 92: Audio Settings

    AUDIO SETTINGS _______________________ Selecting the digital output Here you select whether the audio signal is emitted from the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket in the original data format (All) or in PCM format (Pulse Code Modulation). Press »S E T U P «...

  • Page 93: Switching The Dynamic Range (Volume Range) On And Off

    AUDIO SETTINGS _______________________ Switching the dynamic range (volume range) on and off Dolby digital soundtracks have a very large dynamic volume range, hence there is a great difference in volume between quiet and loud tones. The dynamic range function optimises this at low volume. Press »S E T U P «...

  • Page 94: Language Settings

    CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________ Language settings You can choose between various languages. SETUP MENU – LANGUAGE English OSD Language Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. English Audio Language Select »SETUP-MENU – LANGUAGE« ( ) with » «...

  • Page 95: Switching The Screen Saver On And Off

    CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________ Switching the screen saver on and off When this function is activated, the screen saver starts when no function has been selected on the HDD DVD recorder for some time. Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU –...

  • Page 96: Selecting The Recording Quality

    CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________ Inserting chapter markers in recordings This function allows you to specify whether and how often chapter markers are automatically set during recording. Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU – RECORDING Timer Setting Menu Select »SETUP-MENU –...

  • Page 97: Special Settings

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________ Tuning television channels automatically Open the »MAIN MENU« of the HDD DVD recorder by pressing »i«. Select the » TimeShift« menu item with » « or » « and press »OK« to confirm. Press »S E T U P «...
  • Page 98 SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________ To enter the channel number or frequency of the TV station, Modify channel information select »Search Type« with » « or » « and press »OK« to P001 Channel number confirm. Name PAL B/G Select the search parameter with » «...

  • Page 99: Setting The Time And Date

    Switching the HDD DVD recorder to another Grundig remote control You can adjust the HDD DVD recorder so that it can be operated with a remote control from another Grundig device. Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu.
  • Page 100 SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________ DivX © Video registration Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU – VIDEO Default TV system Select »SETUP-MENU – VIDEO« ( ) with » « or » « 4 : 3 LB TV aspect radio and press »OK«...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    INFORMATION _________________________ Technical data This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and thereby the interna- tional safety regulation IEC 60065. Never open up the HDD DVD recorder. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling.

  • Page 102: General Information On Laser Devices

    INFORMATION _________________________ General information on laser devices Your system is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This means that the laser is designed in such a way as to ensure that the maximum permissible emission value cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. CLASS 1 Caution: LASER PRODUCT...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    INFORMATION _________________________ Troubleshooting Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your HDD DVD recorder. Impairment can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out bat- teries in the remote control. If the following measures do not rectify the problem, consult an authorised dealer.
  • Page 104 INFORMATION _________________________ Problem Possible cause/remedy Disc drive noises during HDD The inserted disc continues to rotate for approx. ten mini- archive playback. utes before switching off. Press » « and remove the disc from the disc compartment. Press » « on the remote control and hold down for five The HDD DVD recorder does not seconds.

  • Page 105: Environmental Note

    GRUNDIG will refuse to refund any costs resulting in such cases. Any repair costs in such cases, even those occurring within the guarantee period, are to be paid by the customer.

  • Page 106: Additional Information For Units Sold In The Uk

    INFORMATION _____________________________________ Additional Information for units sold in the UK. Units sold in the UK are suitable for operation from a 240V ac, 50Hz mains supply. The range of multi-system receivers is built to work in most European coun- tries. However, the mains plug and socket system for the UK differs from many European countries.
  • Page 107 Grundig Multimedia B.V. • Atrium, Strawinskylaan 3105 • NL-1077 ZX Amsterdam • http://www.grundig.com 06/15...

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