DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please keep the product’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your product.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards Important Safeguards IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LASER This Digital Video Disc Player employs a DO NOT OPEN Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner’s CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC manual carefully and retain for future SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR...
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to assure ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock and to protect it from overheating. These openings or fire hazard.
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards personal injury and serious damage to the The product should be situated away from heat product. sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that 17 DISC produce heat.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Recording Safety Instructions ______________________1 Basic Recording ________________________45 Recording to TV Important Safeguards ____________________2 One Touch Record (OTR) Table of Contents _______________________5 Checking the Recording Time Overview ______________________________6 To Pause the Recording One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Overview DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? Dual Media What is a DVD? Supporting Disc ±RW / ±R DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that Recording Format ±Disc + VR format combines the convenience of the compact disc with Finalise -RW, -R, +R the latest digital video technology.
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Which discs you can use Disc-related Terms Title The following discs can be used in your DVD Recorder The main film, accompanying feature content, or + VCR: music album. Each title is assigned a title reference Playback and recording number enabling you to locate it easily.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:52 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview About DVD Recording Notes on Recording Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must • The recording times shown are not exact because be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is the DVD Recorder + VCR uses variable bit-rate intended for home and other limited viewing uses video compression.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Precautions Caution Handling the Unit Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 10 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Front Panel & ! STANDBY/ON ) Front Panel Display Turns the DVD Recorder + VCR on and off. Shows the current status of the DVD Recorder + VCR.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 12 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Remote Control Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. - Opens and closes the disc tray in DVD mode. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck in VCR mode. Selects VCR mode.
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 13 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls - DVD: Searches backward/forward. - VCR: Rewinds/advances during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast reverse/forward picture search. Stops playback or recording. Skips to the next or previous chapter/track. Commercial Skip skips forward 30 seconds.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 14 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Rear panel & ! AC Power Cord & Scart socket 1 Plug into a power outlet. Connection of a TV set. Composite-output and RGB-output @ AUDIO OUT (L, R) * COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 15 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable To enable you to set up your new DVD Disconnect the antenna/cable from the rear of recorder+VCR, it must be connected it to your TV. your TV using either a SCART cable or a Connect this cable to the jack marked RF IN COMPONENT and associated AUDIO cable.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 16 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connecting a TV Choose one of the following TV connections, Component Video Connection depending on the capabilities of your equipment. • If your television is a high-definition or ‘digital ready’...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 17 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connecting an Amplifier / Receiver • Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two digital output will be in DTS digital out when the channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro DTS audio stream is selected.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 18 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connecting Optional Equipment Connecting a Digital Camcorder To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect the AVF (Audio/Video Front) jacks on the connect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or DVD Recorder + VCR to the audio/video out jacks on DVD+R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 19 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Initial Installation Initial Installation After successfully connecting your DVD Recorder + VCR to your TV and other devices, Welcome this chapter will show you how to complete the initial installation. Before using the recorder, please finish the Initial Wizard.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 20 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Setup menu Setup Menu Overview Use [œ √] to select the desired ‘Standard’ (PAL- BG, PAL-II or PAL-DK). The DVD Recorder + VCR Setup menu includes six categories, including: Installation, Recording Options, Installation >...
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 21 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu 18 After adjusting all items, move cursor to ‘Store Installation > Manual Set Channel’ using [… †]. Standard PAL-II Reception Antenna 19 Press [ENTER] to store settings. Auto Search Fine Tune Decoder Store Channel...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 23 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu RECORDING Options Settings VCR Record Quality Recording VCR Quality You can set the default VCR recording quality to SP DVD Quality √ 5 min † (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play). SP is higher Chapter Mark 10 min †...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 24 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Preference > Video Setting Press [SETUP]. Video Output Use [œ √] to select ‘Preference‘. The default video output is set to 576i (interlaced scan mode). While ‘Preference‘ is selected, press [√] to select RGB : Only if the DVD Recorder + VCR is in RGB ‘Video‘.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 25 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Preference > Audio Setting Follow the same procedure as ‘Video’ Settings to Dynamic Range select ‘Audio’ Settings. While watching DVD movies, you may wish to Preference compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the Video difference between the loudest and quietest †...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 26 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Preference > Parental Control Set Parental Level The initial password is ‘0000‘. You must enter this password before you can change the Parental The Parental Controls feature allows you to prevent Level.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 27 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Preference > Auto Setting Change Password While ‘Preference‘ is selected, press [… †] to select ‘Auto Setting‘. While ‘Preference‘ is selected, press [… †] to Press [ENTER] to display the submenu. select ‘Change Password‘.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 28 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Preference > VCR VPS/PDC This feature enables you to search for Index marks or specific times on your VHS tapes. VPS/PDC is a service provided by some stations to While ‘Preference‘...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 29 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu System > System Info System > Restore Default ‘System Info’ helps service personnel identify key If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder + VCR to firmware information about your DVD Recorder + VCR its original factory settings.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 30 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Disc > Format Disc > Finalise If you load a completely blank disc to the DVD Finalising ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc Recorder + VCR, the recorder will initialise the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer to DVD+VR mode.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 31 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Disc > Protect Disc > Disc Label When recording on a DVD-RAM / DVD+RW /+R disc Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to 'Protect' to appears when you load the disc and when you display prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc information on-screen.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 32 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Disc > Disc Info Tip: Disc Info includes : Label, numbers of titles, media Remote control buttons for entering a name type, status, space, remainder. [MENU]: Back to the previous menu. Disc [CLEAR]: Cancels all entered characters.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 33 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI On-Screen Display Overview On-Screen Display Overview Disc Information options for DVD The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the status of the DVD Recorder + VCR and/or the Title DVD+VR currently loaded disc or VCR. To access the On- †...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 34 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI On-Screen Display Overview Changing TV Channels Use […†] to select the ‘Subtitle‘ icon on the on- screen display. When your DVD Recorder+VCR is in live mode, you can change TV channels using the [0-9] or [PR+/–] Use [œ...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 35 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI VCR Playback VCR Playback Before You Begin Tracking Control Press the [VCR] button to set the remote control Auto Tracking to operate the VCR deck. The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to Turn the TV on and select the video input source remove snow or streaks.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 36 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI VCR Playback Special Playback Features Notes on special playback features (EG: Slow Motion FFW or FBWD) Press [SLOW+] for Slow Motion playback. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 37 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback DVD Playback Playing a DVD Press [DVD] to set the remote control to operate • A disc which is recorded by computer at high speeds (greater than or equal to 2x) may not the DVD.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 38 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback Each press of the [ZOOM] button changes the Use [œ √] to select the desired title number. Zoom level as follows: x1 (normal size) x1 (normal size) Selecting Chapters Use the [œ...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 39 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files DivX Playback The DVD Recorder + VCR can play DivX files on a Select ‘Playlist’ using […†] and press [ENTER]. disc such as CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW.
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 40 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files 11 When the second menu appears while the DivX Subtitles category is selected, select ‘Open’ and press When the subtitles are not displayed provided [ENTER].
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 41 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Audio CD Playback The DVD Recorder + VCR can play audio CDs on CD- You can select 'Play', 'Playlist', and 'Cancel' on the second menu.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 42 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files MP3 Playback The DVD Recorder + VCR can play MP3 files on a Use […†] to select functions. disc such as CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW. Open : open the sub-folders.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 43 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files JPEG Playback The DVD Recorder + VCR can play JPEG Picture files Disc Media I t e m : 0 0 0 3 / 0 0 0 3 /Picture on a disc such as CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD- Picture...
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 44 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Playing MP3 Files During a Slide Show [ZOOM]: Enter the zoom mode You can enjoy a slide show while listening to MP3 music files. Prepare the Disc which includes both MP3 and JPEG files and insert the disc.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 45 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Basic Recording Basic Recording Recording to TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. • The maximum number of DVD titles per disc is 49. If the DVD Recorder+VCR is powered off Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load a during DVD recording, the recording will not be recordable disc or tape.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 46 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Basic Recording Checking the Recording Time One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS Total time and recorded time are displayed on the TV If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy- protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 47 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Basic Recording Search with [FF/REW] or [NEXT/PREV] button. √√ DVD] again to start copying. Press [VCR Press [VCR œœ DVD] and you can change REC Stop the Copy Process SPEED. To stop copying at any time, press [STOP].
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 48 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Timer Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen The Timer Recording function allows you to record up Timer Recording List 1/1 28/11/2010 13:09:33 to 16 programs within a period of one month. Target Date Start...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 49 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Timer Recording Timer Recording using ShowView system Thanks to this programming system, you no longer Timer Recording List 1/1 28/11/2010 13:09:33 Target Date Start Stop PR No. Quality Repeat need to tediously enter the date, programme number, DVD 28/11 Tue 13:20 14:13 Once start and end time.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 50 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Timer Recording Canceling a Timer Recording Timer Recording Troubleshooting You can clear a Timer Recording any time before the Even if a Timer Recording is set, the DVD recording actually starts. Recorder + VCR will not record if: •...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 51 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Recording from an External Input Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as Find the place on the camcorder tape from a camcorder, VCR or Digital Camera, connected to which you want to start recording.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 52 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback and Editing DVD Playback and Editing This section explains various functions of DVD editing. Playing a DVD title Erasing a DVD title Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Follow these instructions to erase a title from the Title List.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 53 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback and Editing Protecting a DVD title Renaming (Labeling) a DVD title If you want to protect a title from accidental recording, Follow these instructions to rename a title list editing, or erasing, you can protect the title.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 54 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback and Editing Dividing a DVD title Use to divide the title into two separate titles. Follow Press [ENTER] while the curser is on the 'OK'. these instructions. Title List Select the title to be divided using […†œ...
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 55 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI DVD Playback and Editing Set Index Picture Follow these instructions to set an index picture. Title List DVD+VR Select the title to be edited using […†œ √] and A-B Erase press [ENTER].
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 56 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom Cause Solution The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet No power.
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DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 57 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Can’t play disc recorded The disc was not finalised (or not made Finalise the disc; see page 30. on this DVD Recorder + compatible if using a DVD+RW). VCR on another DVD Some players will not play even a No solution.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 58 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation can occur: In locations where moisture condensation may occur: When the DVD Recorder + VCR is moved from a Keep the DVD Recorder + VCR plugged into an AC cold place to a warm place.
DF-H7BD2D-JB-I(GB) 2008.4.11 1:53 PM ˘ ` 59 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Harmonic distortion Less than 0.06% Power requirements 200–240V~, 50/60 Hz Dynamic range More than 90 dB Power consumption Max 26W Resolution Over 500 lines (HQ Recording) Operation : 23W Standby : 5W Inputs...