LiteOn HD-A940G User Manual
LiteOn HD-A940G User Manual

LiteOn HD-A940G User Manual

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HDD/DVD Recorder
HD-A940/960/970 Series
User's Manual
* : HD-A940G, HD-A940GX, HD-A960G, HD-A960GX, HD-A970GX
DVD
+R/+RW/-R/-RW
*The HDMI connection of this DVD recorder features HDCP technology for the purpose of content protection. Connecting the recorder to
a TV via an HDMI-to-DVI cable may lead to loss of signal if the TV is not DVI/HDCP-compliant.
*Please refer to Model Comparison Chart on the back cover for the features supported by each model.
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  • Page 1 HDD/DVD Recorder HD-A940/960/970 Series User’s Manual * : HD-A940G, HD-A940GX, HD-A960G, HD-A960GX, HD-A970GX +R/+RW/-R/-RW *The HDMI connection of this DVD recorder features HDCP technology for the purpose of content protection. Connecting the recorder to a TV via an HDMI-to-DVI cable may lead to loss of signal if the TV is not DVI/HDCP-compliant.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the safety and operation instructions carefully before using this product. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain the safety and operation instructions for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - Observe warnings listed in the manual. 4.
  • Page 3: Warning, Caution And Others

    Warning, Caution and Others CAUTION! – POWER BUTTON Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER button in any position does not disconnect the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote. PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ......2 Channel Editor ..........28 Warning, Caution and Others ......3 Moving up/down TV Channels ........29 Table of Contents ..........4 Inserting TV Channels ............ 29 Swapping TV Channels ..........29 NFORMATION Renaming TV Channels ..........30 Enabling/Disabling TV Channels ........
  • Page 5 HIFT ROUBLESHOOTING Pause Live TV ..........57 Record & Play ..........57 PECIFICATIONS LAYBACK LOSSARY Navigation Menu ..........58 Screen Overview ............58 ECOMMENDED Playback Options ............59 Playback (Disc) ..........62 DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD ..........62 Audio CD ................ 62 Media Files (Video/Music/Picture) ........62 Picture with Music ............
  • Page 6: Disc Information

    Disc Information Unlike traditional VCR (video casette recorder), DVD Recording Time recorder comes with a wider variety of media to choose from for either playback or recording. Please check the following sections before buying discs or recording. Type Mode Time 1 hour Recordable Discs 2 hours...
  • Page 7: Playable Discs

     Playable Discs The DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL (Double Layer) logos belong to the respective entities holding the trademarks.  For best results, use discs with the above logos. Other types of discs may not be played back with the Type Logo Information intended results on this DVD recorder.
  • Page 8: Disc Preparation (Formatting)

    Disc Preparation Data  File DVD+R (Formatting) Video  Title Data  File If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you need to format DVD+RW the discs before recording. After you insert a blank Video  DVD-RW disc, the disc preparation screen will Title appear.
  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections The following sections introduce a step-by-step process to set up this DVD recorder. When more than one setup option are listed at a specifi c stage, please refer to the option most suitable for your setup condition. DVD Recorder Overview Front View 9 10 11 12 *Appearance of the unit may vary slightly depending on the model.
  • Page 10: Display Window

    Display Window DVD SVCD VCD CDDA FILE TIMER PLAY indicator FILE indicator TIMER RECORD indicator DVD indicator CD indicator Multi-information window SVCD indicator DVD+R indicator DVD+RW indicator VCD indicator PAUSE indicator CD-R/DVD-R indicator CDDA indicator RECORD indicator CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator Rear View *Appearance of the unit may vary slightly depending on the model.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button Switches on the DVD Opens or closes disc tray recorder or switches the unit to standby mode 17 SOURCE button Selects input source 2 DISPLAY button Displays disc/HDD 18 TV (MODE) button information Switches to TV view or SCART source view (decoder) 3 Alphabet &...
  • Page 12: Preparing Remote Control

    Preparing Remote Control Open the battery compartment and insert the bat- teries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the markings inside the remote control.  Using rechargeable batteries is not recommended. Remote Control Signal The remote has an operating range of approximately 7.5 M, and works best when pointed directly at the unit horizontally at angle up to 30°...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    Connecting the DVD Recorder  Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.  It is recommended that you connect VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT jack of this recorder to a TV via a VCR may cause a viewing problem when playing a copy-protected disc.
  • Page 14: Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cables

    Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cables Wall Outlet DVD Recorder TV Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on the television. (Please note that this serves as a pass-through only.) RF IN RF OUT...
  • Page 15 Option 1 Using HDMI Cable If your TV has an HDMI input , use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the HDMI IN jack on the television.  The HDMI cable can transmit both video and audio signals at the same time. If you use an HDMI cable to connect to your TV, it is recommended that you remove all other audio/video connections (component or composite cables) between the DVD recorder and your TV to enjoy better audio/video quality.
  • Page 16 Option 2 Using Component Cable If your TV has a component video input , use a component video cable (with green, blue and red ends) to connect the COMPONENT OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the COMPONENT IN jack on the television. TUNER SCART IN (AUX/DECODER) CB / PB...
  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cable

    Option 4 Using Composite Cable If your TV has a composite video input , use a composite video cable to connect the VIDEO (COMPOSITE) OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the VIDEO (COMPOSITE) IN jack on the television. TUNER SCART IN (AUX/DECODER) VIDEO Video cable...
  • Page 18 Option 3 Using Composite Cable Use a composite audio/video or a composite audio cable (via the red and white ends) to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on a stereo amplifi er, a receiver or a TV. TUNER SCART IN (AUX/DECODER) White...
  • Page 19 Option 4 Using Digital Audio Cable Using an Optical Cable Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the digital optical input on a stereo amplifi er or a receiver. TUNER SCART IN (AUX/DECODER) OPTICAL COAXIAL Optical digital cable DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE...
  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Decoder (If Required)

    Step 4: Connecting the Decoder (If Required) For PAY-TV/CANAL+ subscribers, you will need to connect an additional decoder to your TV and DVD recorder. Refer to Step 1 to connect your DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on the wall, and then to the RF IN jack on the television, if you have not established the connection.
  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After all the cable connections are completed, you can now plug the power cord of the recorder into the outlet, and start using the recorder.  If you use a model which features attached power cord, you only need to plug the power cord to the outlet at this step.
  • Page 22: System Settings

    System Settings Before you start ► Check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that video from the DVD recorder can appear on screen. For further information, please check the instruction manual offered by your TV manufacturer.
  • Page 23: Set Tv Channels

    Setup Menu Set TV Channels Use the Setup menu to edit your system setting preferences. Follow these steps to change the Please follow the on-screen instructions to default settings. create a complete channel list. If you wish to perform the channel scanning later, select ‘Skip the Process’, then press ENTER.
  • Page 24: System

    Scanning TV Channels System  When the ‘Scan Channel’ function is activated, the TV Option Application channels are scanned and stored in a specific order. If Easy Setup Use the step-by-step ‘Easy Setup’ your TV content provider changes the channel listing, guide to complete basic settings.
  • Page 25: Video Input/Output

    Setting Component Video Video Input/Output Output Option Application TV MODE Enable or disable the ‘TV MODE/ If your TV supports ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, you can SCART Bypass’ function to control the choose to set the DVD recorder’s output accordingly viewing source alternation. to enjoy better video quality.
  • Page 26: Audio Output

    disconnect the HDMI cable for other connections, Chapter Select the interval to insert chapter you need to either change the video output setting Mark marks in recorded titles. on the Setup menu, or use compatible TV sets. • Off • 5 Minutes ▌...
  • Page 27: Setting Aspect Ratio

     For the ‘Menu’, ‘Audio’ and ‘Subtitle’ options, the DVD Movie selected preference is applicable only when the discs have the desired language versions. Menu Audio Subtitle Setting Parental Lock Parental Lock Password Aspect Ratio Some DVD-Video discs are encoded with a Parental Management Level (PML) numbered from 0 to 8.
  • Page 28: Channel Editor

    Channel Editor ‘Channel Editor’ offers users an easy-to-manage interface to organize your TV channel list. You can activate ‘Channel Editor’ through the following paths. The picture will be shown with black bars at the top Via Setup Menu and bottom of the screen. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
  • Page 29: Moving Up/Down Tv Channels

    Moving up/down TV CH:03 Channels CNN News Press  to select a channel from the list, then press ENTER. AXN Sports Discovery Animax The channel will be moved to the desired location. When completed, press  to select ‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press ENTER.
  • Page 30: Renaming Tv Channels

    Renaming TV Channels When completed, press  to select ‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press ENTER. Setting Decoder Press  to select a channel from the list, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Rename’, then press ENTER. Use this option to switch on or off the ‘Decode’...
  • Page 31: Showview Programming System

    ShowView Programming System CNN News Animax AXN Sports Discovery Press  to select a suitable TV system, then The ShowView programming system is a specially-de- press ENTER. signed feature for recording TV programs. The system greatly simplifi es the timer recording process, as it The DVD recorder will start searching for the does not require users to enter program information, channel signal.
  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces three specially-designed interfaces, which aim to offer you a more convenient and hassle- free operation environment. Please follow the steps listed below for the applications. Before you start ► Check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that video from the DVD recorder can appear on screen.
  • Page 33: Previewing Files Via Contents Menu

    Previewing Files via  File Structure Contents Menu In the ‘Music’ and ‘Picture’ catalogues, a ‘Default Album’ will be automatically created to accommodate media fi les which are not grouped under particular directories. For example, if you organize your music and picture fi les on a disc Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu.
  • Page 34: On-Screen Input Keypad

    On-Screen Input Keypad On-screen input keypad offers you a simple way to enter fi le names. Entering your desired characters can be easily done by pressing the  and ENTER buttons on your remote control. Screen Overview Input Options: [A] uppercase letters [a] lowercase letters [Symbol] symbols Cursor...
  • Page 35: Entering New Title/File Name

    Entering New Title/File Name When the keypad screen appears, the ‘Back’ button will be automatically highlighted. Press ENTER to delete the characters one by one. Press  to select the input option button, then press ENTER. Press ENTER repeatedly to select your desired input option.
  • Page 36: Easy Guider

    Easy Guider Graphical and intuitive, the ‘Easy Guider’ menu guides you through all the major features available, and helps you to complete basic functions in just a few steps. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to start playback, record a TV show or schedule a timer program. All functions in ‘Easy Guider’ can be conveniently selected and activated by pressing ...
  • Page 37: Using Easy Guider: Play

    ▌ Picture Using Easy Guider: If you have selected a picture album, proceed to press to select a fi le to start playback. Play  PAUSE/STEP to pause playback. Press Press  PLAY to resume normal playback. When playing picture fi les: Press ...
  • Page 38: Using Easy Guider: Record

    Using Easy Guider: Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback. Press  PLAY to resume normal playback. Record Press  STOP to stop playback. Playing Last Recorded Title (HDD Only)  You may not be able to record a program from TV or from another device connected to On the Easy Guider menu, press ...
  • Page 39: Using Easy Guider: Timer Record

    Using Easy Guider: Press  to select a recording mode, then press ENTER. Timer Record If you select ‘TV’ as the signal source, press  to select the TV audio mode, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER. Recording will start.
  • Page 40 ShowView System Mode Press  to select the signal source, then press ENTER. If you select ‘TV’, press  to select the channel On the Easy Guider menu, press  to select you want to record, then press ENTER. ‘Timer Record’, then press ENTER. If you select ‘TV’, press ...
  • Page 41: Using Easy Guider: Copy

    For example, on the ShowView System’s TV listings, Using Easy Guider: the X station is assigned with a GCN (2), while it is designated to channel 4 and 15 in region A and Copy B, respectively. To set up the corresponding list, enter the number 4 or 15 when the ‘Preset Channel’...
  • Page 42 ▌Disc with Video Titles Press to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER A disc menu will appear. or press GUIDER to exit the Easy Guider. Press to select the title you would like to copy, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER. Copying (HDD to Disc) The copying process will then start.
  • Page 43: Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools

    Press  to select ‘Selected File’, then press Using Easy Guider: ENTER, if you would like to copy only the selected fi le. Disc Tools Press  to select ‘Whole Album’, then press ENTER, if you would like to copy all fi les in the album.
  • Page 44 Press  to select ‘Erase’, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER. The clean-up process will then start. When completed, press ENTER to exit the screen. The erasing process will then start.  The application will permanently delete selected fi les When completed, press ENTER to exit the screen.
  • Page 45 Finalize [Make Compatible] (Disc) On the Easy Guider menu, press  to select ‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Tools for Disc; then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Finalize (Make Compatible)’, then press ENTER. Press  to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER. The finalizing process will then start.
  • Page 46: Recording

    Recording DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) & HDD (integrated)  You may not be able to record a program from TV or from another device connected to this recorder, if the source material is copy-protected.  Please note that you CANNOT record/copy a rented or purchased video/disc from another device (video cassette recorder, DVD player, DVD recorder, etc.) connected to this recorder.
  • Page 47: Recording From Tv

    Recording from TV Press TV (MODE) or SOURCE to select ‘TV’ as the Before you start signal source. By default, pressing TV (MODE) allows you to switch ► Check whether you have switched your TV’s to TV directly. However, if you have activated the input source to corresponding option (e.g.
  • Page 48: Recording From External Sources

    Recording from External Sources VCR/V8 Camcorder/ Press HDD/DVD to select your target medium. If you would like to record on disc, press OPEN/ DVD Player CLOSE to open the disc tray, and place a recordable disc on the tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray.
  • Page 49 Press  STOP to stop recording. Before you start DV will stop playing back the footage. ► Check whether the DV is correctly connected to the inputs of this recorder. Recording without ‘Rec Link’ Press SOURCE repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as the signal source.
  • Page 50: Recording Options

    Recording Options Playing Last One-Touch Recording Recorded Title (HDD) When all recording settings are confirmed, press  RECORD twice to instantly start a 30-minute recording session. Press HDD/DVD to switch to HDD. Press  PLAY. For longer recording hours, press  RECORD repeatedly, which will offer you a length option of Playback of the last recorded title will then start.
  • Page 51 Recording / Playback Recording Mode Chapter Mark Slide Time 5 seconds VCD PBC DivX(R) VOD --------------- Press  to select ‘Chapter Mark’, then press ENTER. Recording / Playback Recording Mode Chapter Mark Slide Time 5 seconds VCD PBC DivX(R) VOD --------------- Press ...
  • Page 52: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) & HDD (integrated)  You may not be able to record a program from TV or from another device connected to this recorder, if the source material is copy-protected.  This DVD recorder adopts the DVD+VR recording format, which enjoys a relatively greater compatibility.
  • Page 53: Timer Record Menu

    Timer Record Menu Info Screen 1 Remaining time (available space) (*white bar represents space available at current recording mode) Preset recording mode Disc System date 33h25m--SP System time Error Page index message Indicates the timer program was successfully activated Indicates the timer program Delete icon was not...
  • Page 54: Setting Timer Program

    Setting Timer Program Date/Time Mode If you select ‘TV’ as the signal source, press ENTER and  to select the TV audio mode, then press ENTER. Press ENTER and  to switch on or off the Press TIMER to display the Timer Record menu. PDC function, then press ENTER.
  • Page 55: Showview Mode

    As the channel number of a TV station may vary ShowView Mode depending on where you live, you need to set up a matching list in order to use the ShowView system to schedule a timer program. For example, on the ShowView System’s TV listings, the X station is assigned with a GCN (2), while it There are two ways to schedule timer programs is designated to channel 4 and 15 in region A and...
  • Page 56 You can assign a maximum of 20 PDC settings. Please note that the PDC signal can only be monitored when DVD recorder is in standby mode. If you have been using the DVD recorder before a preset timer program starts, the recording will begin following the original schedule.
  • Page 57: Time Shift Troubleshooting

    Time Shift  Please note that if the source materials you are viewing are copy-protected, you will not be able to make use of the ‘Time Shift’ function. Before you start ► Check whether you have switched your TV’s input source to corresponding option (e.g. VIDEO 1, LINE 2, etc.), so that signal from the DVD recorder can appear on screen.
  • Page 58: Navigation Menu

    Playback  Please note that it is likely you may not be able to play back discs which contain contents recorded in other DVD recorders.  This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video discs marked with the same region code as printed on its rear panel.
  • Page 59: Playback Options

    Playback Options Repeat Use the ‘Repeat’ function to set your playback preference. To resume the normal image size, press  to select ‘100%’, then press ENTER. Press ENTER repeatedly to choose a repeat To view different sections of the enlarged image, mode.
  • Page 60: Slow Motion

    Slow Motion Press  to select from the options, then press ENTER. 1/2x (forward) ···► 1/4x (forward) ···► 1/2x (backward) ◄··· 1/4x (backward) ◄··· Press PLAY to resume normal playback. The bar for entering time will appear. If during the process you would like to revise the number you enter, press to re-edit the last digit(s) Search when necessary.
  • Page 61  Angle The ‘Cancel’ function is only available when both point A and point B are set.  The ‘A-B Repeat’ setting will be canceled when you Some pre-recorded DVD discs contains scenes shot bring the program to a marked stop or a full stop. from different camera angles.
  • Page 62: Playback (Disc)

    Playback (Disc) Programmed Playback DVD-Video/VCD/ SVCD Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Carefully place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSE. OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Press I f playback does not start automatically, press PLAY to begin playback.
  • Page 63: Picture With Music

    ▌ Video ▌ Picture Press  to skip to the previous or next picture. Press  repeatedly to rotate the picture clockwise, or press  repeatedly to rotate the picture counter- clockwise Playback_06_01 Press  to select a video title, then press ENTER.
  • Page 64: Playback (Hdd)

    Playback (HDD) Press to select ‘Picture’, then press ENTER. Press  to select a picture album, then press ENTER. Press  to select a picture, then press ENTER. To play back files stored on the built-in hard drive, Playback will then start. follow the steps below.
  • Page 65: Digital Video Support

    Digital Video Support  It is illegal to download and use unauthorized copyrighted materials. Make sure you obtain the permission or authorization from copyright owners and related third-parties before you start using or watching the videos or fi les. If you fail to do so, you may be subject to fi nes and/or penalties. Before you start ►...
  • Page 66: Divx ® Vod

    DivX ® Press ENTER to display the registration informa- tion. Recording / Playback Recording Mode DivX ® VOD (video-on-demand) allows you to down- Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark Chapter Mark...
  • Page 67: Navigation Menu

    Navigation Menu Selecting Video Files Press NAVI to display additional viewing options during playback. For more information, please see Select the video fi les you would like to watch ‘Navigation Menu’ (p.58). from various online rental or retail shops. Normally, users pay to get the viewing rights Subtitle of these video fi...
  • Page 68: Editing

    Editing  Media files (e.g. video titles, music files, picture files) saved on the hard drive and the video titles saved on the discs can be edited. Available editing options may vary depending on media types. Type Available Options • Rename •...
  • Page 69: Edit Menu

    Edit Menu Screen Overview Screen window Displays image of current Title Editing Options video source (*unavailable items shown in gray) Indicates available option buttons on remote Thumbnail image Chapter Editing Options Displays (*unavailable original chapter items shown in markings of the gray) title Time indicator...
  • Page 70: Editing Titles

    Editing Titles Application DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Rename Title      Protect Title      Overwrite Title      Split Title      Merge Title    ...
  • Page 71: Overwrite Title

    • Space  When you set the ‘Overwrite’ function to a title, the next title will be immediately ‘protected’ in case of accidental erasure. If the new video is longer than the overwritten title, or you use a recording mode of higher quality, the video may not be recorded completely.
  • Page 72: Merge Titles

    Merge Titles To erase more titles, repeat steps 1 to 2. Or press  to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the setting. After you complete the process, a deleted title will Use this function to merge two titles into one, such as be shown when you return to the disc menu or two sections of programs before and after the com- Contents Menu.
  • Page 73: Editing Chapters

    Editing Chapters Application DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Insert Chapter Mark      Remove Chapter Mark      Hide Chapter      Show Chapter      : Applicable : Not applicable ...
  • Page 74: Show Chapter

    Press  PREVIOUS or  NEXT to advance to the previous or next chapter. As the playback progresses, press ENTER at desired point to hide a chapter. To hide more chapters within the title, repeat steps 3 to 4. Or press  to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the setting.
  • Page 75: Copying

    Copying DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) & HDD (integrated)  You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright; or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner; or you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright;...
  • Page 76: One-Touch Copying

    One-Touch Copying The one-touch copying feature allows you to copy files from a DVD disc to hard drive and vice versa. The DVD recorder will copy at the maximum speed possible. Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu. Press to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the source medium, then press ENTER.
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any problem while using the DVD recorder, please consult the following troubleshooting guide first, as it may offer immediate solution to the condition occurred. Should the problem remain, contact a Lite-On IT’s www.liteonit.com service point near you. For more information, please visit Picture Problem Possible Solutions...
  • Page 78 Timer Recording Problem Possible Solutions ► Check whether the system time/date is correct. Timer recording does not work properly ► Check whether the timer program is set to correct time and channel. ► Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc. ►...
  • Page 79 The recorder starts playing a ► If you have selected DVD as the target device, playback will begin automatically disc automatically when you insert a DVD-Video disc, VCD, SVCD or audio CD. TV Channels Problem Possible Solutions ► Press SOURCE to switch the DVD recorder’s input source to ‘TV’. Cannot change TV channels ►...
  • Page 80 Recording Specifications Recordable Media ■ Built-in HDD ■ DVD-R/-RW General ■ DVD+R/+RW ■ DVD+R Double Layer Power Supply ■ AC 100~240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption ■ Approx. 50W (operation) Video Recording Format Operating Temperature ■ +5°C to +40°C DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP mode) ■...
  • Page 81 ▌HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Glossary HDMI is an all-digital interface which transmits uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel digital audio from any audio/video source to display devices via a single cable. ▌480i/480p (576i/576p) ▌Interlaced / Progressive Scan Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal.
  • Page 82: Recommended Disc List

    Recommended Disc List DVD+R Write Write Manufacturer Disc ID Manufacturer Disc ID Speed Speed NANYA NANYA FLX Mitsubishi MCC 002 DAXON DAXON AZ3 RICOH RICOHJPN R01 INTERAXIA AG VDSPMSAB 004 CMC MAG F01 DVSN Dvsn +160001 MAXELL MAXELL 001 Lead Data LD S04 TAIYO YUDEN TY T01...
  • Page 83 DVD-R Write Write Brand Disc ID Brand Disc ID Speed Speed Ritek RITEK G03 OPTODISC OPTODISC R016 RITEK RITEK G04 Fuji film Fuji film M04 PRODISC PRODIS CS03 MUST MUST 007 Mitsubishi MCC 01 RG20 POS POSG08 SONY SONY04 D1 Dvsn-160 CMC MAG AF1 DAXON...
  • Page 84 Model Comparison Chart Some supporting features vary depending on model types. Please check the following chart before you consult relevant sections for your desired information. HD-A940G HD-A940GX HD-A960G HD-A960GX HD-A970GX ShowView Programming      System HDMI Output ...

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