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  • Page 1 HDD DVD RECORDER GDRH 5625...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS _______________________________________________ HDD DVD recorder GDRH 5625 Special features of your HDD DVD recorder Disc formats Scope of delivery Set-up and safety 9-18 Overview 9-10 The main functions Menus and navigation The front of the HDD DVD recorder The displays of the HDD DVD recorder...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS _______________________________________________ 50-53 Disc playback – convenience functions Selecting titles and chapters Selecting functions in the playback menu Pausing and resuming playback 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...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS _______________________________________________ 75-81 Editing data on the HDD archive Preparation Copying a title to disc Deleting titles in the HDD archive Sorting titles in the HDD archive 76-79 Functions in the HDD archive sub-menu Deleting titles Splitting titles in two Editing titles (hiding scenes) Connecting tracks Creating a new index thumbnail for a title...
  • Page 5 111-115 Special settings 111-112 Tuning television stations Setting the time and date Switching the HDD DVD recorder to another Grundig remote control Setting the signal type for the video output socket DivX Video registration © Resetting the HDD DVD recorder to its original condition...

  • Page 6: Hdd Dvd Recorder Gdrh 5625

    HDD DVD RECORDER GDRH 5625 __________ 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 7: Scope Of Delivery

    HDD DVD RECORDER GDRH 5625 __________ Scope of delivery HDD DVD recorder GDRH 5625 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 8: 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 9: Overview

    OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ The main functions Time shift – watching a current television programme with a delay max. (from page 30) When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the programme you are currently watching is recorded in the time shift memory. You can choose whether the time shift memory has space for approx.
  • Page 10 OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ The YesDVD function (from page 60) The YesDVD function allows you to make professional home videos from any recordings. At the end of the recording, the HDD DVD recorder automatically creates a chapter overview, which is displayed as inset pictures in the disc menu and in the HDD archive.

  • Page 11: 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- ing »i«.

  • Page 12: 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 C.

  • Page 13: 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.

  • Page 14: The Back Of The Hdd Dvd Recorder

    OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ The back of the HDD DVD recorder ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Apparatus Claims of U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and EURO AV 1 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
  • Page 15 OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Video input socket for connecting a video recorder, DVD player or AV receiver with a cinch socket. S-VIDEO IN Video input socket for connecting an 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,...

  • Page 16: 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. DISPL Opens the time shift menu or the playback menu of DISPL a disc.
  • Page 17 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; During playback, by pressing » «...
  • Page 18 OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ Switches between the file browser and the HDD archive. SELECT Opens and closes the setup menu of the HDD DVD SETUP recorder. Adjusts the volume. – (red) Selects different functions depending on the mode. DISPL (green) Selects different functions depending on the mode. Main function is selecting the timer list.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Connecting The Dvb Receiver

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _________ Connecting the DVB receiver If you do not have an antenna or a cable connection but you receive the television station via a DVB receiver (DVB-S for satellite stations, DVB-C for digital television stations from broadband cable or DVB-T for digital television stations), connect up the DVB receiver instead of the roof antenna or cable connection.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Connection And Preparation

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _________ Connecting a televisionusing cinch cables VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO Apparatus Claims of U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and EURO AV 1 4,907,093 licensed for limited INPUT viewing uses only. Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.

  • Page 23: Progressive Scan

    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 24: 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 INPUT...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP __________________________________________ Switching on the HDD DVD recorder Press » « to switch on the HDD DVD recorder from standby mode. – Display: »HELLO« flashes. Initial setup When you first switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the »Initial setup« menu always appears.

  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    INITIAL SETUP __________________________________________ Setting the time and date If the time and date are correct, select »NEXT« »OK« to con- firm. 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).

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS __________________________ 08:25:47 10:51:00 L I V E TimeShifting Record Select DVD Target Exit Choose Current time. Animated symbol for recording in the time shift memory. Dialog line with buttons and their functions. Pressing »OK« three times displays the channel list.

  • Page 32: Watching Programmes With A Time Shift

    TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS __________________________ Watching programmes with a time shift Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the HDD DVD recorder. When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the current pro- gramme that you can see on the television screen is recorded in ‹‹‹‹...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Dvd+Rw/+R/-Rw/-R Playback

    DISC PLAYBACK ______________________________________ Opening the playback menu MODE NORMAL Trick mode PLAY Press »DISPL« or »OK« twice to display the playback menu. TITLE 01/01 You can select repeat functions in »Mode«. CHAPTER 01/01 AUDIO 01/01-OTH SUBTITLE ANGLE 01/01 T-TIME 0:00:02–0:14:58 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 37: 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 38 DISC PLAYBACK ______________________________________ Switching PBC (playback control) on and off During playback, press »DISPL« or »OK« twice. Select »PBC« with » « or » « and press »OK« to confirm. Activate the PBC function with » « or » « (On) and con- firm with »OK«.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 If the HDD DVD recorder is in time shift mode, the file browser Filemanager AUDIO STOP 0:00:00 - 0:00:00 is displayed after a disc is inserted.
  • Page 41 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«...
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 HDD ARCHIVE PLAYBACK _______________________ Selecting the last playing position The HDD DVD recorder “remembers” the last playing position. When starting playback of the title again, a message appears to ask you if you would like to play the title from the last playing position (»Yes«) or from the beginning of the title (»No«).

  • Page 49: Selecting And Playing Scenes

    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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Pip Mode

    PIP MODE ________________________________________________ PIP (picture in a picture) allows you to watch the inset picture from a second picture source in addition to the playback from the disc or the HDD archive. Television stations, DVD players and recorders, video recorders or DVB receivers can be used as video sources.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Recording Settings

    RECORDING – GENERAL INFORMATION Available memory (recording time) for the HDD archive In the setup menu, you can find out how much memory is still available. Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU – Archive settings 60 minutes TimeShift buffer length Select »SETUP MENU –...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Yesdvd Function

    YES DVD FUNCTION _______________________________ The YesDVD function allows you to make professional home videos from any recordings. At the end of the recording on the HDD archive or the disc, the HDD DVD recorder automatically creates a chapter overview, which is displayed as inset pictures in the disc menu and in the HDD archive.
  • Page 61 YES DVD FUNCTION _______________________________ ... subsquently, for several recordings YesDVD Activate the YesDVD function in the setup menu. You can now create a YesDVD disc with chapter menus, music videos, and a DVD jacket with pictures. Make the recordings on the disc. Do you want to create a YesDVD disc now? Note: You cannot record on a YesDVD disc once it has been created.

  • Page 62: 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 63 RECORDING ON THE HDD ARCHIVE _______ Press » « to stop recording. – A message appears. Press »OK« to confirm. – If the YesDVD function is activated, a message appears telling you the function is in progress. – You can see the data for the recording in the HDD archive. Note: If this message is not confirmed, the HDD DVD recorder contin- ues recording.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 SIMULTANEOUS OPERATING MODES _____ Press » « to stop HDD archive playback. If the YesDVD function is activated, press » « twice. Switch to disc mode by pressing » « (blue). Sys state: STOPPING Record To Optical Disc (25min/GB) Elapsed Time: 00:00:05 Remain Space: 02:05:00...

  • Page 68: Copying Recordings

    COPYING RECORDINGS __________________________ Setting the copy mode There are three ways you can copy data onto a disc. – »To the disc« – the recording is adapted to the disc depending on the recording quality and the playing time in the memory. The copying is done in real time.

  • Page 69: Copying A Title From The Hdd Archive Onto A Disc

    COPYING RECORDINGS __________________________ Copying a title from the HDD archive onto a disc 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.

  • Page 70: Copying A Title On The Disc To The Hdd Archive

    COPYING RECORDINGS __________________________ Copying a title on the disc to the HDD archive Note: This function is only possible if the disc has not been finalised and the YesDVD function is not activated. Insert a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW into the disc compartment.

  • Page 71: Timer Recordings

    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 74.
  • Page 72 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: Splitting Titles In Two

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

  • Page 78: Connecting Tracks

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE Connecting tracks You can join two different tracks into one track. However, both Delete tracks must be recorded with the same quality. Split Select the first track with » « or » « and press »OK« to Segment confirm.

  • Page 79: Locking Playback Of A Title

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE When you have entered the new name, press » «, » «, » « or » « to switch to the »OK« button and press »OK« to confirm. – You will see the new name in the contents table. Locking playback of a title You can only start playing back the title once you have entered a password.

  • Page 80: Setting The Size Of The Time Shift Memory

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE Setting the size of the time shift memory This setting allows you to specify the maximum recording time in the time shift memory. Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU –...

  • Page 81: Setting The Display Of The Index Picture

    EDITING DATA ON THE HDD ARCHIVE Select » Automatically« or » Manually« and press »OK« to con- firm. Press »OK« to confirm the function. Press »S E T U P « to quit the menu. Deleting data in the HDD archive This function deletes all the data in the HDD archive.

  • Page 82: About The File Browser

    THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ About the file browser The file browser shows you the different types of data (JPEG, MP3, WMA, DivX ) at a glance. © The data can be retrieved from the archive of the HDD DVD recorder, from a disc or via the USB socket of a memory stick, an MP3 player or a digital camera.

  • Page 83: Connecting External Data Devices

    THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ Connecting external data devices 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 84: Playing Back Data

    THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ Playing back data Data can be retrieved from the archive of the HDD DVD recorder, from a disc or via the USB socket of a memory stick, an MP3 player or a digital camera. File Manager AUDIO STOP 0:00:00 - 0:00:00 Press »...

  • Page 85: The File Browser

    THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ Copying data Copying a folder or file previously selected. File Manager AUDIO STOP 0:00:00 - 0:00:00 The copying options: – USB to HDD Urlaub Sommer 2006 Urlaub Herbst 2006 – USB to disc Ausflug Sport 1 File Size: Modify Date: Sport 2...
  • Page 86 THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ Deleting data Deletes a selected folder or file from the »HDD« folder of the HDD DVD recorder. Data from external media cannot be deleted. Select the folder with » « or » « and press »OK« to open. Copy Delete Press »...
  • Page 87 THE FILE BROWSER _________________________________ Selecting/deselecting data Selects all the files in the folder. These files can then all be copied, deleted or moved. Select the folder with » « or » « and press »OK« to open. Copy Press » «...

  • Page 88: Editing Titles

    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 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: Recording Titles

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________________ Recording titles This menu only appears with the last recording on the disc. The new recording is added to the last one. A new index screen is not made. Note: If you want to create a new index screen for the new recording, select »...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Deleting The Content Of The Disc (Dvd+Rw/-Rw

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________________ Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW/-RW) Put a DVD-RW or DVD+RW in the disc compartment. Holiday Press »i« to open the main menu. 30/09/2004 10:05:12 Select » DVD« by pressing » « or » «...

  • Page 97: Recording Titles

    EDITING DATA ON A DISC ______________________ Recording titles This function allows you to record new titles. A new title is added to the disc. Put a DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW in the disc com- partment. Holiday 30/09/2004 10:05:12 Press »i« to open the main menu. EDIT Select »...

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: Connection And Preparation

    USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________ 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.

  • Page 101: Recording From External Devices

    USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________ 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 110.

  • Page 102: Connection And Preparation

    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 Apparatus Claims of U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603;...

  • Page 103: 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 109.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Selecting The Digital Output

    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 106: 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 107: Pip Settings

    PIP SETTINGS __________________________________________ Selecting the PIP default source For the source of the inset picture, you can select the input socket of the HDD DVD recorder (and therefore the video signal of the connected device) or the tuner setting (television station). Press »S E T U P «...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 - PREFERENCES Rating Level Select »SETUP-MENU –...

  • Page 110: 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. This function requires the YesDVD function to be switched on in the »SETUP MENU«. Press »S E T U P «...

  • Page 111: Special Settings

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ___________________________________ Tuning television stations This setting is only necessary if a new channel comes on air and you do not want to change the order of your channels. The television channel can be set directly or using the search. Tuning television channels automatically Open the »MAIN MENU«...
  • Page 112 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 113: Switching The Hdd Dvd Recorder To Another Grundig Remote Control

    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 114: Setting The Signal Type For The Video Output Socket

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ___________________________________ Setting the signal type for the video output socket The video output of your HDD DVD recorder was set at the factory to »RGB«. If you connect your HDD DVD recorder to a television, flat screen or projector using cinch cables (»Y«, »Pb/Cb«...

  • Page 115: Divx © Video Registration

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ___________________________________ DivX Video registration © Press »S E T U P « to open the setup menu. SETUP MENU – VIDEO Select »SETUP-MENU – VIDEO« ( ) with » « or » « Default TV system and press »OK« to confirm. 16 : 9 WS TV aspect ratio Scart output...

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: 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 119 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 120: Cleaning Discs

    Software information We wish to point out explicitly that only operating software authori- sed by GRUNDIG is permissible for the HDD DVD recorder. This operating software is available from specialist dealers or will be available shortly on the Grundig websites www.grundig.com and www.grundig.de.

  • Page 121: 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 122 Grundig Multimedia B.V. Atrium, Strawinskylaan 3105 NL-1077 ZX Amsterdam http://www.grundig.com • • 07/06...

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