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- Page 1 GDVD301R Digital Versatile Disc Recorder with Remote Control User Guide Goodmans product information helpline 0870-873-0080 82-178-00110...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Remove Chapter ........29 Hide Chapter ........29 Getting Started Show Chapter ........30 New Picture ........30 Insert REC Mark ........31 Important Safeguards ....... 4 Remove REC mark ........31 Important Notes ........ 6 To Edit a Title While The Title is Not Playing..32 Important Safety Instructions .... - Page 3 Contents Factory Reset Setting ........ 66 Audio CDs Version Setting ........ 66 4-5 Timer Setup ......67 Video Plus+ Setting ........67 3-1 Audio CD Playback ....... 44 Programme List (Record) Setting ....... 68 Basic Playback ........44 Date/Time Setting ........69 Playing MP3 Music Discs......
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards For your own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this recorder to the mains. Mains Supply: 230V ~ 50Hz - AC only This unit is designed to operate on a 230V~50Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power sources may damage it. - Page 5 Important Safeguards -continued To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manually carefully before attempting to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure. Important Notes Keep instructions the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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Page 6: Important Notes
Important Notes Hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment. It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent possible damage or loss of hearing. ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud sounds and will give the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at dif fer ent times in different regions of the world, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The all players have region codes and disc can have apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing an op tion al region code. -
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions Please read these precautions before op er at ing this unit. Power cord protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fi re or personal injury, please observe the fol low ing. Hold the plug fi rmly when con nect ing or dis con nect ing the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. -
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual Thank you for purchasing this DVD Recorder. We sincerely hope you can enjoy the pleasure of recording and playing back pictures through this quality unit with only certain simple operations to follow. Through this DVD Recorder, you can watch DVDs, play audio CDs, or watch TV shows through external devices. -
Page 10: Package Contents
About This Manual -continued Set the necessary settings from the initial setup menu. Before you operate the DVD recorder, refer to the section of Chapter 4:Initial Settings in manual. It will provide on-screen menus with different options to let you select the proper settings corresponding to the system. -
Page 11: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front View SOURCE button RECORD STOP button button PLAY button VIDEO input AUDIO DV In input STANDBY/ON S-VIDEO Input input button Back View TV Aerial Input TV Aerial Out 21-pin Scart In Socket Coaxial (Digital Out) 60-178-C0206 XA RCA Audio In (Left &... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Parts and Controls - continued Remote Control HELP button STANDBY button EJECT button SYSTEM button CHANNEL button VIDEO button RECORD/DISC button PR +/- button CLEAR button TV DVDR button MUTE button PLAY/ENTER button TIMER button Cursor buttons RETURN button DISC MENU button DISC INFO button DISPLAY button EDIT button... -
Page 13: The Remote Control
The Remote Control Installing the batteries Locate the remote control, and remove the battery cover. Insert two AAA size batteries into the compartment. Note: Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment for correct installation of batteries. We recommend the use of Alkaline batteries. Using The Remote Control To use the remote control, point it at the front of the DVD player, towards the sensor situated to the right of the DVD drawer. -
Page 14: Connecting External Equipment
Connecting External Equipment Turn the power off to your TV / Recorder before making any connections. Connecting to a TV Existing Outdoor Aerial White Scart In VIDEO Option 1: INPUT Yellow RCA Audio Aerial Input Video cable (supplied) RF Loop through Aerial cable (supplied) 301R... -
Page 15: Connecting To A Sky Box
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to a SKY Box Turn the power off to your TV / Recorder before making any connections. Aerial SCART 1 Aerial Lead RF Loop through (not supplied) SCART 2 Aerial Cable (supplied) Aerial In SKY Box Scart Cable RF Loop through Aerial Cable... -
Page 16: Connecting To A Tv Using S-Video Cable
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to a TV Using S-Video Cable If your TV has a S-Video or S-VHS ( super video) Input , connect this DVD Recorder‘s S-Video socket to your TV‘s S-Video In socket, this will provide a better viewing result on TV. Make sure to set Video Output Settings to S-Video from VIDEO Setup Screen. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Tv Using Component Video Cable
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to a TV Using Component Video Cable If your TV has Component Video input, connect this DVD Recorder‘s Cr Y Cb sockets to your TV‘s Cr Y Cb In sockets, this will obtain the best viewing result. Make sure to set Video Output Settings to RCA Component from VIDEO Setup Screen. -
Page 18: Connecting To An Av Amplifi Er
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to an AV Amplifi er When you’re playing a DVD with digital surround sound tracks, you can either connect this player to a compatible digital sound decoder or an AV amplifi er (for models that support built-in decoding) if the disc was recorded in Dolby Dig i tal format. -
Page 19: Connecting To Other Av Equipment
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to Other AV Equipment Yellow RCA Audio Video Camcorder cable (supplied) AV OUT White VIDEO 301R You can connect to a VCR or Camcorder, or other AV device using RCA Audio Video cable. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Dv
Connecting External Equipment Connecting to a DV You can use DV connection to copy DV recording onto DVD discs. DV OUT IEEE1394 Cable (not supplied) IEEE1394 Output (DV Out) to IEEE 1394 Input (DV In) on DVD 301R... -
Page 21: Making Your First Recording
Making Your First Recording DVD+R DVD+RW When you fi rst-time operate this recorder, please make the proper connection to TV and aerial (Refer to “Connecting External Equipment” section), then fol- low on-screen instruction to made the fi rst initial setting. For more details about recording, refer to “Chapter 1 : Recording Functions”. -
Page 22: Quick Disc Playback
Quick Disc Playback DVD+R DVD+RW Audio CD MP3 CD Video CD Kodak JPEG Picture CD Picture CD Press the STANDBY/ON button on the DVD recorder or the Power button on the remote control to turn on your DVD Recorder. The power LED is green on. AV INPUT STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON... -
Page 23: Before Recording
Before Recording This chapter mainly show you how to record DVD discs from external sources using the remote control. Some of the functions can also be done by using OSD Settings shown on the TV. Please refer to Chapter 4-2: RECORD/DISC Setup for details. -
Page 24: Recording
Recording To Record TV Programs While watching Turn on this DVD Recorder and your TV. Press EJECT to open the disc tray. Place a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R onto the disc tray. Hold the disc without touching its surface, position it with the printed title facing up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. - Page 25 Recording -continued Video Plus+ Recording Press Timer in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Video Plus+” and press An empty space appears to let you enter the number. Input the Video Plus + code number via the remote Timer Video Plus+ control, then press...
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Page 26: Video Plus+ Recording
Recording -continued Timer Recording Press Timer in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Programme List” and press Press to select one entry, then press This DVD Recorder provides up to 8 entries for schedule recording. Press to select the item you want to change and press or number buttons to change the setting, then press Timer... -
Page 27: To Record From External Source
Recording -continued To Record From External Source Preparations: 1. Please connect this DVD Recorder to your TV, and connect outer equipment to this DVD Recorder. (For details please refer to the Quick Guide.) 2. Remember to use an open and recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R disc. Turn on this DVD Recorder and external equipment. -
Page 28: Editing
Editing In Advance: Edit function can ONLY work on DVD+RW discs. Once you insert a DVD+RW disc, a title menu appears on the screen. All the video clips you’ve recorded will be shown on this menu as different titles. You can press to select the title you want to edit. -
Page 29: Remove Chapter
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Playing -continued Remove chapter Title 1 Prog02 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004 Length: 0:30:42 Quality:HQ DVD+RW Title 2 Press to select one title to play, and press S-VIDEO2 8:20:49 PM, Apr 10, 2004 Length: 0:20:18 Quality:SP Title 3 start the playback. -
Page 30: Show Chapter
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Playing -continued Show chapter Title 1 DVD+RW Prog02 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004 Length: 0:30:42 Quality:HQ You can recover the hidden chapters permanently using this feature. Title 2 S-VIDEO2 8:20:49 PM, Apr 10, 2004 Length: 0:20:18 Quality:SP Title 3 CVBS2... -
Page 31: Insert Rec Mark
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Playing -continued Insert REC Mark Title 1 Prog02 DVD+RW 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004 Length: 0:30:42 Quality:HQ You can make a REC mark within a title. All video segment from the point you put Title 2 S-VIDEO2 8:20:49 PM, Apr 10, 2004... -
Page 32: To Edit A Title While The Title Is Not Playing
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Not Playing You have Four options to edit a title when using a DVD+RW disc ONLY. There are Protect Title, Erase Title, Play full title, Edit DVD+RW Title, and Insert REC Mark. Title 1 Prog02 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004... -
Page 33: Play Full Title
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Not Playing -continued Title 1 Prog02 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004 Length: 0:30:42 Quality:HQ Title 2 Play full title S-VIDEO2 8:20:49 PM, Apr 10, 2004 Length: 0:20:18 Quality:SP Title 3 CVBS2 DVD+RW 11:22:08 PM, Apr 15, 2004... -
Page 34: Insert Rec Mark
Editing -continued To Edit a Title While the Title is Not Playing -continued Title 1 Prog02 2:36:11 PM, Apr 9, 2004 Insert REC Mark Length: 0:30:42 Quality:HQ Title 2 S-VIDEO2 DVD+RW 8:20:49 PM, Apr 10, 2004 Length: 0:20:18 Quality:SP You can make a REC mark on an entire title in stop mode. The entire title you Title 3 CVBS2 11:22:08 PM, Apr 15, 2004... -
Page 35: Dvd Playback
DVD Playback Preparations Turn on the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. Turn on the stereo system if this recorder has been connected to a stereo system. Basic Playback Press STANDBY on the remote. Press EJECT to open the disc tray. Place a disc onto the tray. -
Page 36: Stopping Playback And Returning To The Menu Screen
DVD Playback -continued Stopping Playback and Returning to the Menu Screen (If a Menu Screen Is Avail able on The Disc) Press Disc Menu. This DVD Recorder stops playback, and then displays the menu screen. After operation When this DVD Recorder is not in use, remove the disc and press POWER on the remote control to turn to stand-by mode. -
Page 37: Skipping Ahead Or Back To Chapters
DVD Playback -continued Skipping Ahead or Back to Chapters You can skip a specifi c chapter or track to playback. Skipping Ahead Press NEXT during play back. Skips a chapter each time you press the button. Skipping Back PREV during play back. Press When you press the button once midway through a chapter, this DVD Recorder returns to the previous chapter to play back. -
Page 38: Direct Selection Of Scenes
Direct Selection of Scenes Selecting Scenes by Title/Chapter/Time Number Allows you to locate specifi c titles/chapters/time of scenes to playback. Press Goto during playback. A title (T), chapter (C), and Time ( ) selection box appears. 00:48:45 Press to move the cursor to select Title box, Chapter box, or Time box, then press The selected box will be highlighted for you to enter the numbers. -
Page 39: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback Repeating Viewing Press 1/ALL REPEAT during playback, and the repeat box is shown on the top left side of the screen. Press , the repeat box turns yellow. to choose the preferred repeat frequency. Press 1/4 Off: Repeat cancelled 2/4 Chapter: Repeat chapter 3/4 Title: Repeat title 4/4 Disc: Repeat disc... -
Page 40: Other Functions
Other Functions Displaying the Information of the Scene Press Display repeatedly during playback. The Title, Chapter, Audio, Repeat playback, Subtitle, and Angle will be shown on the screen when pressing Display repeatedly. 001/006 001/002 00:20:50 00:20:50 00:10:45 00:10:45 Chapter Title Title elapsed Chapter Chapter... -
Page 41: Clearing/Changing Subtitles
Other Functions -continued Clearing/Changing Subtitles If a disc provides subtitles, you can choose to hide or change them. (This operation works only with discs that provide subtitles.) Press SUBTITLE during playback, a subtitle window box will appear on the top left side of the screen. Press , the subtitle window box turns yellow. -
Page 42: Using A Dvd Menu
Other Functions -continued Using a DVD Menu Some DVD discs have unique menu structures called DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus, and those recorded with vari- ous languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language. Although the DVD menu’s contents and operation vary from disc to disc, the following ex plains basic operation when this feature is used. -
Page 43: Muting The Dvd Recorder
Other Functions -continued Muting the DVD Recorder In some cases, you may need to mute this DVD Recorder tem po rari ly. This player provides a MUTE function for your se lec tions. Press MUTE button during playback, a MUTE icon appears on the left corner of the screen. -
Page 44: Audio Cd Playback
Audio CD Playback Preparations Turn on the TV set, and then select “Video” as the TV input. Turn on the stereo system if the player has been connected to a stereo system. Basic Playback Press POWER on. Press EJECT to open the disc tray. Place a disc onto the tray. -
Page 45: Playing Mp3 Music Discs
Audio CD Playback -continued Playing MP3 Music Discs Press POWER on. Press EJECT to open the disc tray. Place a MP3 disc onto the tray. Hold the disc without touching its surfaces, position it with the printed title side facing up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. Press EJECT to close the disc tray. -
Page 46: Skipping Ahead Or Back To Tracks
Audio CD Playback -continued Skipping Ahead or Back to Tracks Skipping Ahead Press NEXT during play back. A track is skipped each time you press the button. Skipping Back PREV. during playback. Press When you press the button once midway through a track, this DVD Recorder returns to the previous track to play back. -
Page 47: Programming Audio Cd Soundtrack
Audio CD Playback -continued Programming Audio CD Soundtrack You can programme music to play back in your favourite order. Press STOP. Press PROGRAM. If you place an Audio CD, it will display the screen as If you place a MP3 disc, it will display the screen as When programming an Audio CD: CD Playlist A List of the total... - Page 48 Audio CD Playback -continued Programming Audio CD Soundtrack - continued Press to choose the preferred track and then Press Repeat Step 3 if you have more songs you wish to programme. Press to select “Play” , and then Press It will start to playback the order from programme list. The default playback order will start from the beginning to the end of the tracks if you did not set it yourself.
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Page 49: Selecting Music By Track
Audio CD Playback -continued Selecting Music by Track Allows you to locate specifi c track to playback. Press Goto during playback. Press to move the cursor to the track box. 1/2: Normal 00:48:45 Press , the track box turns yellow. 1/2: Normal 00:48:45 Press the number button(s) or... -
Page 50: Random Playback
Audio CD Playback -continued Random Playback You could choose to playback your audio CD in random order. Press Goto during playback. Press to move the cursor to the Normal/Random box. 1/2: Normal 00:48:45 Press , the random box turns yellow. 1/2: Normal 00:48:45 Press... -
Page 51: Displaying The Remaining /Elapsed Time Of The Playing
Audio CD Playback -continued Displaying the Remaining / Elapsed time of the Playing Disc Press GoTo during playback. Press to move the cursor to the information box. Press button to see other information box. 1/3: Off 1/4: Remaining Track Press , the repeat box turns yellow. -
Page 52: Disc
Initial Settings This chapter covers all the OSD settings for your DVD recorder. Some of the settings can also be done by using the remote control. There are fi ve setup buttons on the remote control to choose from for the setting that best suits your case, including Channel, Record/Disc, Video, System, and Timer. - Page 53 Initial Settings -continued E. Under TIMER Setup: TIMER Video Plus+ Timer Event Setting/List Date/Time Setting Exit Select Confi rm Please refer to the OSD instruction to do the following setting. In Advance: 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the DVD Recorder or the Standby button on the remote control to turn on your DVD Recorder.
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Page 54: Channel Setup
CHANNEL Setup Channel Search Setting Channel Search is a tuner search and allows a channel to be confi rmed. During initial setup, this DVD Recorder will select available TV channels. Yet, if more channels become available in your area, you may need to repeat the Channel Search to update the available channels. 1. -
Page 55: Fine Tune Setting
CHANNEL Setup -continued Fine Tune Setting Using Fine Tune to adjust the channel station frequency for a best reception result. Press Channel in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Fine Tune”, then press Press to decrease/increase intervals, then press CHANNEL Auto Tuning System Fine Tune... -
Page 56: Record / Disc Setup
RECORD / DISC Setup The RECORD/DISC Setting OSD will vary when you insert no disc, a DVD+R, or a DVD+RW disc. Please fi nd the Discs you can use on top of each function No Disc DVD+R DVD+RW that best suits your case. Once you’ve inserted a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, a Title Menu automatically appears on the Screen. -
Page 57: Auto Chapter Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Auto Chapter Setting No Disc DVD+R DVD+RW Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Auto Chapter” and press Select ON by pressing to initiate the function of Auto Chapter. RECORD/DISC Record Quality Auto Chapter... -
Page 58: Disc Info. Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Disc Info. Setting DVD+R DVD+RW Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Disc Info.” and then press If placed a DVD+R disc If placed a DVD+RW disc RECORD/DISC The related information about your disc will be shown on Record Quality Auto Chapter Disc Info... -
Page 59: Finalise Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Finalise Setting DVD+R Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Finalise” then press to confi rm whether to execute the func tion of fi nalization. Select “Confi rm”, and then press RECORD/DISC Record Quality The fi... -
Page 60: Protect Disc Setting
RECORD / DISC Setup -continued Protect Disc Setting DVD+RW Press Record/Disc in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Protect Disc” and then press Select “Confi rm” and then press After the Disc is Protected, the “Erase“ function will be disabled. RECORD/DISC Record Quality To return to the Setup MENU screen... -
Page 61: Video Setup
VIDEO Setup TV Type Setting The kind of TV set (4:3 or 16:9) connected to this DVD Recorder can be se lect ed. Press Video in the stop mode to display the menus. Select “TV type” by pressing Press to select a preferred TV display, then press VIDEO TV Type TV System... -
Page 62: Tv System Setting
VIDEO Setup -continued TV System Setting Select the “PAL” or “NTSC” in accordance with your TV’s system. If your TV supports both PAL and NTSC, select “AUTO” Press Video in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “TV System”, and then press VIDEO TV Type Press... -
Page 63: Video Output Setting
VIDEO Setup -continued Video Output Setting Please choose the preferred video output according to the output format. Press Video in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Video Output”, and then press Press to select the preferred video output setting and VIDEO press TV Type... -
Page 64: System Setup
SYSTEM Setup RATINGS Setting [DVD] A built-in viewer rating setting enables you to lock the videos that you do not want children to view. For ex am ple, if you set it to PG-13 then the player will not play the videos rated R, NC-17 or X unless the correct pass word is entered. -
Page 65: Change Password Setting [Dvd]
SYSTEM Setup -continued Change PASSWORD Setting [DVD] You can change the password to your DVD by selections. Press System in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “ Change Password” and press Enter your old password, and then press Input a 5-digit password with the number buttons. -
Page 66: Factory Reset Setting
SYSTEM Setup -continued Factory Reset Setting You may re-set the previous settings in System to the de fault setting. Press System in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Factory Reset” and press Select “Confi rm”, then press After selecting “Confi... -
Page 67: Timer Setup
TIMER Setup Video Plus+ Setting Video Plus is the encoding of a programme schedule information represented by a number of up to eight digits. These code are printed in most TV programme Guide in your area. To programme your favourite TV programs, simply input the code for timer recording. Depending on different regions of the world, the name of programming system may be various, for example, VCR Plus (North &... -
Page 68: Programme List (Record) Setting
TIMER Setup You can add/erase or edit the programme list manually by inputting the programme information. Important: Make sure Date Time Setting be the same as your local time. Otherwise, the Timer recording will be invalid. Programme List (Record) Setting Press Timer in the stop mode to display the menus. -
Page 69: Date/Time Setting
Timer Setup -continued Date / Time Setting Press Timer in the stop mode to display the menus. Press to select “Date Time Setting” and press Press to select the item you want to change and press to change the setting. Timer Press to scroll through the following items. -
Page 70: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before requesting service for the DVD Recorder, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are ex pe ri enc ing. Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper op er a tion. - Page 71 Troubleshooting -continued SYMPTOM (COMMON) REMEDY • This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set. Confi rm the PLAY does not start playback even when title is selected. “PARENTAL” setup. • If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the disc, the Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the one selected at the initial settings.
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Page 72: Disc Handling And Maintenance
Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fi ngerprints. (A) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distor- tion. Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils. -
Page 73: Defi Nition Of Terms
Defi nition of Terms Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been si mul ta neous ly shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).
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