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BenQ DE320 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DE320 DVD Recorder User’s Manual Welcome...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Remove batteries when it isn’t going to be used for an extended time (e.g. holidays away). - Use only BenQ approved accessories and recording media. Incorrect media types may not work as expected, and could cause damage to the device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................1 Features ....................1 Compatible media types ..............1 Input/output interface ..............2 Getting to know the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder .........3 Front panel ........................3 Rear panel .........................4 The Remote Control ......................5 Front display panel ......................7 On-screen display (OSD) menus .............8 Playback Status box ......................8...
  • Page 4 Setting Time and Date ......................32 Manually searching for TV channels ............34 Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels .........35 Language settings ..................38 Setting the ’Setup’ clock ................39 Playing a disc ................40 General information ................. 40 Loading a disc ................... 40 Playing a disc ....................42 Playing a recordable DVD ...............43 Playing a music CD ..................45 Playing an MP3 CD ................
  • Page 5 Adding chapter markers during playback ...............72 Hiding/showing chapters ....................74 Deleting chapters ......................75 Editing title (name) ......................76 Playing all titles (including hidden chapters) ..............77 Dividing titles ........................78 Erasing a recording/title ....................79 Disc Settings ........................80 User selectable DVD Recorder preferences ......85 Video Setup ..................
  • Page 6 Changing/deleting the parent control password ........94 How to change parent control password ................94 Troubleshooting ..............95 Product Specifications ............. 99 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder. With the DVD Recorder, you can either: • play your prerecorded DVDs and CDs, or • record TV programs or video device (VCR or Camcorder) recordings onto DVDs. The easy menu system also provides you with ready access to its advanced features, such as programmed recording, disc content editing and more.

  • Page 8: Input/Output Interface

    DVD-RW DVD-R and DVD-RW must be recorded and finalized in Video Mode. Audio CD VCD, VCD2.0 SVCD CD-R music/MP3 music CD-RW music/MP3 music Photo CD Input/output interface SCART input/output • SCART input/output to other auxiliary A/V devices • SCART input/output to TV Inputs for Recording •...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Benq De320 Dvd Recorder

    Getting to know the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder Front panel Button Description Disc tray Place disc face down (label side up) here. Press to open and close the disc tray. Open/Close Press to jump to previous chapter/track. Previous Press to play a disc.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Button Description Antenna input For connecting the TV antenna or a CATV cable. Antenna output For connecting to the antenna input terminal of your TV. SCART auxiliary input/ For connecting to the SCART input/output socket on other A/V devices. output SCART TV input/output For connecting to the SCART input/output socket on your TV.

  • Page 11: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control Icon Button Description Power on/ Press to turn the DVD Recorder ON or OFF standby (standby). Eject Press to open or close disc tray. Timer Press to show/hide the ’Timer recording’ menu. recording Edit Press to show/hide the ’Edit’ menu. TV/DVD Press to switch between TV and DVD modes.
  • Page 12 Icon Button Description Volume Press to increase or decrease audio volume. Mute Press to turn off sound temporarily. Press again to resume sound. Channel Press to select the previous or next channel. Record Press to start recording from the presently selected input source.

  • Page 13: Front Display Panel

    INFO: Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on-screen. WAIT: Please wait until this message disappears. The DE320 is busy performing a task. ERASING: The entire disc is being erased. BLANK DISC: The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings).

  • Page 14: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus

    Lit when receiving a Nicam audio signal (in regions using PAL systems only). Lit when the number displaying above it is the currently selected/playing chapter. Lit when a remote control signal is being received. Lit when a Dolby digital audio signal is available on the digital audio output. Lit when an alternate camera angle is available/selected.

  • Page 15: Timer And Tuner Information Box

    Operation mode icons in the Playback status Box Icon Description Recording in progress Playback stopped Playing disc Pause play Record paused Next/Forward search in progress Previous/Reverse search in progress Slow forward in progress Slow reverse in progress Slow motion in progress Disc tray closing Disc tray opening Timer and Tuner Information Box...

  • Page 16: T/C Tools' Menu

    Launch the ’SETUP’ menu by pressing the button on the remote control. Setup Navigating the ’SETUP’ menu Press the button on the remote control to move the highlight bar to Down the desired item. Press the button on the remote control to enter (activate) the currently selected Right (highlighted) menu item.

  • Page 17: Edit Chapters' Menu

    Navigating the ’T/C Tools’ menu Press the button on the remote control to move the highlight bar to Down the desired item. Press the button on the remote control to select an option. Right Left Press the button on the remote control to confirm the selection. ’Edit Chapters’...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    Connecting the DVD Recorder Connecting to a display device (TV or projector) The DVD Recorder needs to be connected to a display device so that you can view a DVD being played, and so that you can use the DVD Recorder On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. You can connect the DVD Recorder to a display device using one of these possible methods: •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To A Tv Using A Component Video Cable

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable Examine your TV to determine if it has unused component video sockets available: - If so, you can continue with this procedure. - If not, you will need to reassess which cables you can use to connect to the TV. How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable 1 Take a suitable component video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’COMPONENT’.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To A Tv Using An S-Video Cable

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable Examine your TV to determine if it has an unused S-Video socket available: - If so, you can continue with this procedure. - If not, you will need to reassess which cables you can use to connect to the TV. How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable 1 Take an S-Video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’S-VIDEO’.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To A Tv Using An A/V Cable

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable Examine your TV to determine if it has unused composite Video A/V sockets available: - If so, you can continue with this procedure. - If not, you will need to reassess how you can connect to the TV. How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable 1 Take the A/V cable (provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’VIDEO’.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To A Tv Using A Scart Cable

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a SCART cable Examine your TV to determine if it has unused SCART socket available: - If so, you can continue with this procedure. - If not, you will need to reassess how you can connect to the TV. How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using the SCART cable 1 Take a SCART cable (not provided) and connect one end to the SCART terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’TO TV I/O’.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To The Tv Antenna Cable

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable You should connect the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable between the antenna and the TV. The DVD Recorder has an Antenna input socket and a TV output socket on the rear panel for this purpose.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To Your Surround Sound System

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to your surround sound system You can connect the DVD Recorder to a digital audio multi-channel decoding device (such as an amplifier or device equipped with MPEG2, Dolby Digital, DTS, or 2-channel PCM decoding function) using the digital audio outlet. This requires a digital coaxial audio cable terminated with an RCA connector (which is usually orange colored), or an optical digital TOSLINK type cable.
  • Page 25 How to connect to a digital audio decoding device using a digital optical cable 1 Take a suitable optical digital audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OPTICAL terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’. 2 Connect the other end of the digital optical audio cable to an appropriate audio input socket on your surround sound system decoding device.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Dvd Recorder To Your Stereo Sound System

    Connecting the DVD Recorder to your stereo sound system You can connect the DVD Recorder to an analog audio device (such as a stereo) using a stereo audio cable. How to connect to a stereo system using a stereo audio cable 1 Take a suitable stereo audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’AUDIO’.

  • Page 27: Connecting An A/V Device To The Dvd Recorder

    See "Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable" on page 23. Temporary connections The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder also has two video input connectors on the front panel for temporary connection of Audio Video (A/V) equipment like a video camera using either: •...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Vcr To The Dvd Recorder Using An S-Video Cable

    Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an S-video cable How to connect a VCR using an S-Video cable: 1 Locate a suitable S-Video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the IN terminal on the rear of the DVD player labelled ’S-VIDEO’. 2 Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the appropriate S-Video socket on the rear of the VCR.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Vcr To The Dvd Recorder Using An A/V Cable

    Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable How to connect a VCR using an A/V cable: 1 Locate the A/V cable (provided) and connect one end to the IN terminals on the rear of the DVD player labelled ’VIDEO’. 2 Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the appropriate A/V sockets on the rear of the VCR.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Satellite Receiver Or Vcr To The Dvd Recorder Using A Scart Cable

    Connecting a satellite receiver or VCR to the DVD Recorder using a SCART cable How to connect a VCR using a SCART cable: 1 Take a SCART cable (not provided) and connect one end to the SCART terminal on the rear of the DVD player labelled ’AUX I/O’.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Camcorder To The Dvd Recorder Using A Dv Cable

    Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using a DV cable By connecting a Digital Video (DV) or Digital-8 Camcorder to the DVD Recorder, you can copy your movies from the camcorder onto DVDs. How to connect a DV Camcorder using a DV cable: 1 Locate a suitable DV (IEEE 1394) cable (no provided), and connect one end of it to the appropriate socket in the front panel of the DVD Recorder.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Camcorder To The Dvd Recorder Using An A/V Cable

    Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable If your Camcorder has A/V sockets, you can use an A/V cable to connect it to the DVD Recorder. How to connect a Camcorder using an A/V cable: 1 Locate the A/V cable (provided), and connect one end of it to the appropriate A/V sockets in the front panel of the DVD Recorder.

  • Page 33: Initializing The Dvd Recorder

    Initializing the DVD Recorder When you first connect power to the DVD Recorder, it will automatically display an initial setup screen (virgin mode), and won't operate normally until it is setup. This startup behavior only ever needs to take place once, as the DVD Recorder permanently remembers its settings once set.

  • Page 34: Remote Control Setup

    Remote control setup How to install the batteries in the remote control 1 Locate the two AA (UM3) batteries and the remote control unit. 2 Unpack the remote control and turn it over to expose its back side. Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it as indicated in the following picture: 3 Unpack and install the batteries into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct alignment of polarities (+/-) as indicated in the battery compartment:...

  • Page 35: Connecting Power

    Connecting power 1 Locate the power cord from the package. 2 Connect the DVD Recorder to mains power using the power cord. 3 Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the DVD Recorder. Initializing the DVD Recorder...

  • Page 36: Initial Startup (Virgin Mode)

    Initial startup (virgin mode) This procedure is only required when the DVD Recorder is plugged in and powered up for the first time ever. Before you proceed, you must have already connected the DVD Recorder to a display device and turned that device on so that you can see the OSD ’SETUP’ menu of the DVD Recorder.
  • Page 37 5. You will then be asked to select your country. Press button, then press the Down button on the remote control to select your country from the list. If your country is not on the list, select ’ ’ . Press the button Other to make the selection.

  • Page 38: Setting Time And Date

    8. After the channels are scanned and stored, the DVD Recorder will attempt to download time and date information from your local TV or CATV broadcasting system, and ’Downloading Time & Date’ will display on-screen. If your local TV or CATV system does not support automatic setup of time and date, you will be asked to perform time and date setup.
  • Page 39 Tip: You can also use the Down buttons to adjust the value. For example: To enter the time 4:15, press ’0’, ’4’, ’1’ and ’5’. To enter the time 12:34, press ’1’, ’2’, ’3’ and ’4’. How to save the settings Press the button on the remote control to store Setup...

  • Page 40: Manually Searching For Tv Channels

    Manually searching for TV channels You can make the DVD Recorder reset and replace its previously stored channel data with new channel data by running the channel searching command. CAUTION This will erase all previously stored channel settings. 1. If a disc is playing, press the button on Stop the remote control;...

  • Page 41: Re-Positioning/Adding/Deleting Tv Channels

    Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels How to view a listing of stored TV channels: 1. Press the button on the remote control to Setup launch the ’SETUP’ menu. 2. Press the button to select Down ’ ’. Setup 3. Press the button, and then press the Right button to select ’...
  • Page 42 3. Press the button, and then press the button to select Right Down ’ ’ and then press the button. Manual Search 4. Press the button to move the highlight bar to one of the Down following options: Channel/Freq. : Display/entry of frequencies Entry/Search :Display/entry of special programs Program #...
  • Page 43 8. The ’ ’ item will be highlighted automatically. Some TV channels send coded TV Decoder signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD Recorder. Press the button and toggle the following options using the button:...

  • Page 44: Language Settings

    Language settings You can select a default language other than English for playback of audio and subtitles on appropriate DVDs which have been authored to include more than one language. You can also select a language for the DVD Recorder OSD (On-Screen Display) ’SETUP’ menus. The default for all is ’English’...

  • Page 45: Setting The 'Setup' Clock

    Setting the ’Setup’ clock The ’Setup’ clock is used by the DVD Recorder when it saves video files onto DVD, and for determining timer functions. The time is also displayed on the front panel when the DVD Recorder is in standby mode (after initialization). Should you need to manually alter the ’Setup’...

  • Page 46: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc General information The DVD Recorder supports playback of the following types of discs: • DVD (prerecorded) • VCD/SVCD • DVD+RW • DVD+R (video mode, finalized) • DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) • DVD-R (video mode, finalized) • CD-RW •...
  • Page 47 while the tray is opening, the message ’OPENING’ shows on the DVD Recorder's display panel. Once the disc tray is open, and while the tray remains open, the message ’TRAY OPEN’ displays. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing upward—with disc recording surface down. 6 To close the disc tray, press the button once more.

  • Page 48: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc How to start playing a disc: To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either: - the button on the remote control; or Play/pause - the button the DVD Recorder. Play How to stop playing a disc: To stop playing a disc, press either: - the button on the remote control;...

  • Page 49: Playing A Recordable Dvd

    DVD recorders, you need to take the following steps to make the disc menu system created on other DVD recorders compatible to that of the DE320. This operation only needs to be performed once. 1. Insert the DVD+RW disc and then press the Stop button on the remote control.
  • Page 50 5. The ’Adapt Disc Menu’ dialogue will display on-screen. Press the Down button on the remote control to select ’ ’, and then press the OK to Replace Menu button. 6. Press the button on the remote control, and then press the button on Play/pause the remote control;...

  • Page 51: Playing A Music Cd

    Playing a music CD You can play a music CD on the DVD Recorder, and the audio will be output to the audio out terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder. How to start playing a music CD: To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either: - the button on the remote control;...

  • Page 52: Playing An Mp3 Cd

    - the button on the DVD Recorder. Stop How to eject a disc: To open the disc tray, press either: - the button on the remote control; or Eject - the button on the DVD Recorder. Eject Playing an MP3 CD MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) is a highly compressed media file format.
  • Page 53 How to start playing an MP3 CD: To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either: - the button on the remote control; or Play/pause - the button the DVD Recorder. Play If the screen is on, the Album, Track and Length information will display on screen.

  • Page 54: Playing A Vcd/Svcd

    Playing a VCD/SVCD Some VCDs/SVCDs are equipped with PBC (Play Back Control) function, which means that it supports special playback functions (e.g. menu function). To use these functions, the VCDs/ SVCDs must be compatible with PBC (see instructions on the VCD package), and the PBC function of the DVD Recorder must be activated.

  • Page 55: Operations While Playing A Disc

    Operations while playing a disc If a DVD contains many titles or chapters, you can jump to a different title or chapter by following the instructions below: How to select a title on a DVD: 1. While playing a DVD, press the Title/chapter button.

  • Page 56: Searching A Disc

    Searching a disc You can use the fast forward or fast reverse function to find a certain passage while playing a disc. The DVD Recorder offers fast forward and fast reverse functions at 4x, 8x, 16x or32x. If you want to play a passage in slow motion, the DVD Recorder offers slow forward and reverse function at 1/8x, 1/4x or 1/2x.
  • Page 57 2. Press the button to highlight the ’ ’ item. Down Step 3. Press the button for step forward or press the button for step reverse. Right Left 4. Press the button to resume normal speed. Play/pause Searching the disc by time 1.

  • Page 58: Still Picture

    Still picture 1. To pause disc playing or recording, press the Play/ button on the remote control. pause 2. To resume playing or recording a paused disc, press the button on the remote Play/pause control. Playing a disc...

  • Page 59: Repeat Play

    Repeat play You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for repeated playback. Depending on the type of disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc. 1. Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playing it.

  • Page 60: Repeat A Sequence (A-B)

    Repeat a sequence (A-B) You can repeat a certain sequence within a title or chapter. 1. While playing a disc, press the Repeat mode button on the remote control several times until ’ ’ appears on-screen. Repeat A- 2. At the position you wish to start the repeat sequence, press the button.

  • Page 61: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the camera angle If a DVD contains video recorded from different angles, you can view the different angles during playback. 1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen. 2. Press the button to select the ’ ’...

  • Page 62: Zoom

    Zoom You can enlarge and pan a paused video image with the zoom function. 1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen. 2. Press the button to select the ’ ’ Down Zoom item and then press the button.

  • Page 63: Audio Language

    Audio language Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with multiple audio languages. The DVD Recorder will play the disc with the language you have selected in the ’SETUP’ menu (refer to "User selectable DVD Recorder preferences" on page 85 for details). You can change the language at any time while playing a disc.

  • Page 64: Subtitle Language

    Subtitle language Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with subtitles in several languages. The DVD Recorder will play the disc with the subtitle language you have selected in the ’SETUP’ menu (refer to "User selectable DVD Recorder preferences" on page 85 for details) or the default subtitle language of the disc.

  • Page 65: Surround Sound Effect

    Surround sound effect Some DVD videos provide Surround sound effect. You can set the DVD Recorder to play the sound effect following the steps below. 1. While playing a disc that provides Surround sound effect, press the button on the Title/chapter remote control.

  • Page 66: Playing A Photo Cd

    Playing a photo CD You can use the DVD Recorder to play photo CDs. If you want to play a photo CD on the DVD Recorder, please note the following requirements when making a photo CD: • Directory levels: no more than 8 •...
  • Page 67 2. Press the button and the thumbnails on the next page will display on-screen. 3. Press the button again to view thumbnails on different pages. Viewing thumbnails in different folders 1. With the thumbnails of photos on the CD displayed on-screen, press the Right , Left...
  • Page 68 Repeat Left Right On’ : Select this option and press the button to select ’ or ’ ’ to turn on or off the repeat play function of the slide show. 3. To return to the thumbnail screen, press the button.

  • Page 69: Recording

    Recording Recordable media types The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder allows you to make recordings on two different types of media: ReWritable Digital Versatile Discs (DVD), which means you can record data on the DVD+RW: disc at several different times until the disc is full, including over previous recordings.

  • Page 70: Record Mode

    Record mode The Record mode setting determines the recording quality and the total disc playing time of your DVDs recorded using the DVD Recorder. You should set the record mode before starting a recording, as the mode cannot be changed during a recording session. The possible record modes are: Quality Level...

  • Page 71: Manual Recording

    Manual recording 1. Press the button to turn the Power on/standby DVD recorder on and place an unfinalized suitable DVD in the disc tray. If a video source was being displayed, it will stop being displayed while the DVD Recorder checks the newly inserted disc.

  • Page 72: Sleep Mode Recording

    5. To stop recording press either the ) button on the remote Stop Record stop control or the button on the DVD Recorder. Stop When you stop recording, the title is closed, and the file details are written to the medium. The DVD Recorder creates the table of contents of the recording.

  • Page 73: Satellite Recording

    Satellite Recording You can use Satellite Recording if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via the SCART cable and programming feature (Timer). 1. Place an unfinalized suitable DVD in the disc tray. 2. Press the button on the remote control, Setup and the ’SETUP’...

  • Page 74: Pausing Recording

    Pausing recording 1. During recording, you can pause at any time by pressing the button on the remote Play/pause control. icon will display on-screen. Pause Rec. 2. To resume recording, press the Play/pause button on the remote control. 3. To stop recording press either the Stop button on the remote control or Record stop...

  • Page 75: Timer Recording

    Timer recording General Information The timer recording function will start and stop recording the video you've selected at the time and date you set. The DVD Recorder allows you to program it to record up to 8 recordings in the future. You can program for single event recordings at a specific date and time, or for repeated daily weekday recordings (Monday through Friday), or for weekly recordings to occur on the same day each week.

  • Page 76: Setting Up Timer Recording

    Setting up timer recording 1. Press the button. The Timer Timer recording recording menu will appear on-screen. 2. Press the button to Down select ’ ’ and then press the Timer Setup button. 3. Press the button, or Down the numbered buttons on the remote control to change settings (’...

  • Page 77: Changing Or Erasing Timer Setting

    10. Press the button to turn off the DVD Recorder (so that the timer Power/standby programming can take effect). When the timer recording function is triggered, the message ’ ’ will show on the front TIMER display panel. If timer recording is set while the antenna cable is disconnected from the DVD recorder, a warning message will display on-screen and remain there for 28 hours.

  • Page 78: Managing Recordings

    Managing recordings General information The following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: • Index picture of the recording • Name of the recording • Input source of the recording • Date of the recording • Length of the recording •...
  • Page 79 How to insert chapter markers during playback: 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, go to the scene where you wish to insert a chapter marker. 2. Press the button on the remote control to Edit open the ’Edit Chapters’...

  • Page 80: Hiding/Showing Chapters

    Hiding/showing chapters By default all chapters on a disc are visible. You can hide chapters for playback (e.g. commercial skipping) or make them visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are displayed in grey. 1. Press the button on the remote Play/pause control while the corresponding chapter is being played.

  • Page 81: Deleting Chapters

    Deleting chapters Within a title, you can either erase individual chapter markers or all markers. 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, go to the chapter you wish to delete. 2. Press the button on the remote control to Edit open the ’Edit Chapters’...

  • Page 82: Editing Title (Name)

    Editing title (name) In general, the input source (or the TV channel number) used when recording will be stored as the name of title. This can only be changed after the recording has been completed. 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press button on the remote Play list/menu...

  • Page 83: Playing All Titles (Including Hidden Chapters)

    Playing all titles (including hidden chapters) If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, you can view the entire title, including the hidden chapters, by following the steps below: 1. While playing a suitable disc, press the Play list/ button on the remote control to display menu the disc content menu.

  • Page 84: Dividing Titles

    Dividing titles With this function you can divide one existing title into two different titles. However, these titles cannot be combined once divided. 1. While playing a suitable disc, press the Play list/ button on the remote control to display menu the disc content menu.

  • Page 85: Erasing A Recording/Title

    Erasing a recording/title You can add to or erase contents from any unfinalized suitable recordable DVD. Once erased however, those programs cannot be recovered and reused again. You can erase individual recordings from a disc as shown below: 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press button on the remote Play list/menu...

  • Page 86: Disc Settings

    Disc Settings The disc settings screen displays above the first title in the disc play list and contains general information about the current disc. You can: • give the disc a name • finish editing (make edits DVD player compatible) for DVD+RW only; •...
  • Page 87 Finalizing edits Even if one or more titles have been edited, a DVD player may still show the original title. You can prepare your disc so that a DVD player will read the edited title instead. 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press button on the remote Play list/menu...
  • Page 88 Finalizing a DVD+R Disc You must finalize a DVD+R disc before playing it on general DVD players, however, you do not have to finalize a disc if you want to play it only the DVD Recorder. Once the disc has been finalized no further recordings or changes can be made to that disc. 1.
  • Page 89 Erasing a DVD+RW Disc Erasing a DVD+RW disc from the disc content menu 1. While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press button on the remote Play list/menu control to display the disc content menu. 2. Press the button to highlight the first title in the disc content menu.
  • Page 90 10. Press the button to select ’ ’, and the press the Down OK to Erase Disc button. 11. Press the button again to confirm. Preventing unintended erasure of a DVD+RW Disc To prevent a recording from being accidentally erased, you can set the DVD Recorder to protect the entire disc from further recording.

  • Page 91: User Selectable Dvd Recorder Preferences

    User selectable DVD Recorder preferences In this section you will learn how to personalize (set your preferences) the DVD Recorder. Meanings of the symbols below are as follows: (See "Video Setup" on page 85) Video Setup (See "Sound Setup" on page 86) Sound Setup (See "Feature Setup"...

  • Page 92: Video Shift

    Video Shift: You can press the button and then press the button to adjust the Left Right position of the picture on your TV left or right to suit your TV. YUV Output: You can set the format of video output from the component video terminal of the DVD Recorder according to the acceptable video format of your TV.

  • Page 93: Night Mode

    ’ Surround ’: For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. 3 Press the button to confirm. Night Mode Night mode optimizes the sound effect at low volume. You are therefore less likely to disturb your neighbors with this thoughtful feature without reducing the fun of entertainment due to low volume.

  • Page 94: Language Setup

    Language Setup Audio Select the audio language when playing a DVD. Subtitle Select the subtitle language when playing a DVD. Menu Select the language for the OSD menu. Country Select the country where the DVD Recorder is installed. For more information, refer to "Language settings" on page 38. Record Setup You can select the following functions in this menu: Record Mode:...

  • Page 95: Sat Record

    SAT Record Refer to "Satellite Recording" on page 67 for details. Dual Language When recording bilingual TV programs, you can use this setting to select a language for recording (Language1 or Language 2). To select a language: 1 Select the ’ ’...

  • Page 96: Parental Control

    Parental control Movies on pre-recorded DVDs may contain scenes that are unsuitable for children. Some discs may contain parental control level information that applies to the entire disc or to certain scenes on the disc. The appropriate scenes have filter levels that range from 1 ~ 8. 8 is the most restrictive level (adults only) and 1 is the least restrictive (all ages).
  • Page 97 Some material may be Suitable for people 14 years Approprié pour les inappropriate for children of age or older. Those under personnes de 14 ans et under 13. 14 should view with an plus. Les jeunes de moins adult. No rental or purchase de 14 ans devraient voir ce by those under 14.

  • Page 98: Activating/Deactivating Parental Control (Child-Lock)

    Activating/deactivating parental control (child-lock) How to activate parental control 1. Press the button on the remote control. Setup The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen. 2. Press the button to Down select the ’ ’ item, and then press the Feature Right button.

  • Page 99: Changing The Access Control Country Setting

    Changing the access control country setting The set filter levels are different in different countries. Therefore, you must enter the country to which these filter levels apply. 1. Press the button on the remote control. Setup The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen. 2.

  • Page 100: Changing/Deleting The Parent Control Password

    Changing/deleting the parent control password How to change parent control password 1. Press the button on the remote control. Setup The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen. 2. Press the button to Down select the ’ ’ item, and then press the Feature Right button.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder, please check the following questions and solutions before calling your local BenQ customer service centre for assistance. The DVD Recorder is not responding when you press a button, and the ’IS TV ON?’ message is showing on the front display panel: The DVD Recorder has not been properly initialized and is still in initial installation mode.
  • Page 102 • The DVD+RW disc has previously been used for recording on other DVD recorders - Make the disc compatible to the DE320 DVD Recorder or erase the disc and try again. For more information, refer to "Erasing a DVD+RW Disc" on page 83.
  • Page 103 - Check the timer settings. Refer to "Setting up timer recording" on page 70. • A locked disc was inserted: - Remove disc lock. Refer to "Preventing unintended erasure of a DVD+RW Disc" on page • A finalized DVD+R has been inserted: - Change disc.
  • Page 104 The default settings of the DVD Recorder is as follows: SETUP/menu option Default setting Video TV Shape 4:3 PanScan Black Level Off (unchecked) Video Shift Left YUV Output Interlaced Video Output CVBS+RGB Sound Digital Output Analog Output Stereo Night Mode Off (unchecked) Feature Access Control...

  • Page 105: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Item Description Model name BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder Supported playback disc types DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW SVCD CD (audio) CD-R (audio) CD-RW (audio) CD (photo) Supported recordable disc types DVD+R DVD+RW Audio signal compression format MPEG2 MPEG1 Video signal recording format...
  • Page 106 Operating temperature ~ 35 °C °C Operating humidity 25% ~ 75% Specifications may be changed without notice due to constant product improvements. 100 Product Specifications...

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