ABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED TIMER RECORDING Accessories ..............1 Setting the timer ............27 Recording TV programs with ShowView ® System ... 28 Important safety instructions ......... 2 Warnings, cautions and others ........3 TIME SHIFT Disk information .............. 4 Pausing Live TV Broadcast ..........
MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna instructions before operating the product. or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
ARNINGS AUTIONS AND THERS THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A. CAUTION! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection CAUTION! against harmful interference in a residential installation.
NFORMATION n Playable Disc types Disc Types Logos Characteristics This unit can playback DVD-Video discs and the DVD-VIDEO region code is printed on the rear of the unit. DVD¡ÐR, DVD¡ÐRW and DVD¡ÏR, DVD¡ÏRW, discs DVD¡ÏR/¡ÏRW written in the DVD-Video format and finalized. DVD¡ÐR/¡ÐRW Video with CD sound, VHS quality, MPEG-1 &...
ONTROLS AND ISPLAYS Front panel connections (for reference only) Names of parts and controls 7) STOP Button Stops playing or recording a disc. 1) POWER ON/OFF Button Turns the recorder on and off. 8) HDD/DVD Button Press to switch between HDD and DVD. 2) DISC TRAY Holds discs securely during recording or playback 9) DISPLAY Window...
ONTROLS AND ISPLAYS Rear panel connections (for reference only) Names of parts 5) LINE OUT (COMPONENT) Jack 1) VHF/UHF IN/OUT Jacks Component signal output. Antenna cables input and output. Note: DVD signals don’ t go through here. Make proper connections before use. 6) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Jack Connect to an amplifier or a receiver having a digital output jack.
ONNECTIONS Before making connections 1) Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made. 2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disk.
ETTER IDEO UALITY If your TV has Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality. Connecting to a TV via COMPONENT out Connecting to a TV with component jacks Use COMPONENT cables (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT output on the unit to the COMPONENT input on the television.
ETTER UDIO UALITY There are two types of audio connections, analog and digital. Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver Use an audio cord to connect the AUDIO OUT on the unit to the audio input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver. Connecting to a digital audio device Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
ONNECTING A ECODER EQUIRED Connecting a decoder Connect the CANAL+ Decoder to the unit and the TV set as shown: 1. Use a RF antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack on the unit to the antenna outlet. ( Use a RF antenna cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the unit to the RF IN jack on the television.( 2.
ETUP 3. Select “video output” as “SCART S-Video,” “SCART RGB,” Remote Control & Setup menu “COMPONENT” or “PROGRESSIVE” using [p] or [q] and Follow the steps below to reset personal preferences for using press [ENTER]. (Refer to “GUI operation” section for details) the DVD recorder.
TV C HANNEL ETUP TV Channel Scanning 9. The channel scanning starts. This process may When the “scan channel” function is activated, the TV channels take a few minutes. are searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel 10.When all the TV channels have been searched assignment of your TV content provider is changed or if you are reinstalling this DVD recorder, you may need to start this...
HANNEL DITOR To access to the Channel Editor menu, press [SETUP], select Swapping TV channels “TV TUNER,” “Utilities,” “Edit channel” and press [ENTER]. Or, This function allows you to manually swap the TV channel order press [SOURCE] to set “TV” as the input signal source and stored in the unit to match the TV channel order stored in your press [EDIT].
Setting up ShowView ® system HANNEL DITOR Turning on or turning off TV channels manually Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, program number, start and end times. After you have performed the channel scanning process, you All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming may like to add or delete some of the TV channels.
UIDER Pr ess [ PAUSE] to pause playback. Easy Guider menu is an unique user interface to Press [ PLAY] to resume normal playback . guide you through basic functions of this Press [ STOP] to stop playback at a marked stop. recorder.
UIDER Record on the HDD Playback pictures with music 1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider 1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider menu. menu. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Record” and then 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Playback” and then press [ENTER].
UIDER Record on a disc 2. When a recordable DVD-RW is used for recording, you need to first select either “Quick preparation” or “Full preparation” and Make sure a recordable disc is inserted before recording. press [ENTER] for the disc to be prepared for recording. 1.
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UIDER 6. Press [p][q] [t] [u] or the numbered buttons 12. Press [p] [q] to select TV audio and press (0~9) to set the date and press [ENTER] when done. ENTER]. 13. The “Timer Record information” will appear and exit the timer record press [ENTER] to c settings.
UIDER After entering the PlusCode number, the “GCN” and “Preset channel number” will be displayed. Press [ENTER] to preset the channel. 3. Press [p] [q] to select “From HDD to DVD” and press [ENTER]. The disc preparation process will take place in the background. 7.
ECORDING Before recording 4. Press [RECORD] to start recording. When recording is completed it may take a few Cautions: moments for the session to close. 1. This DVD recorder records on DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/RW discs and the built-in HDD. Please use recommended recordable discs to ensure the best recording quality.
ECORDING Adding new recordings Playback the last recorded title (on HDD only) Adding new recordings after other recording Press [uPLAY] or to start the GUIDER] sessions. playback of the last recorded title . Press [RECORD] to start recording, and press This function is only available when the desired title resides on STOP] at the point you want to stop.
ECORDING To start recording Recording from a VCR or Camcorder 1. Press the [HDD/DVD] button to set the target Before starting to record device for the recording. This DVD recorder can accept standard CVBS (RCA) analog If “DVD” is set as the target device, press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to audio/video cable or IEEE-1394 cable and record Camcorder open the disc tray and insert a recordable DVD disc with the...
ECORDING press [ENTER] to start recording. One-touch recording Use “One-touch recording” to start recording immediately in 30- minute blocks. Press [RECORD] twice to start a 30-minute recording session. Press [RECORD] repeatedly to record longer timed recordings, up to 6 hours in thirty-minute increments. Pressing [RECORD] when the timed recording exceeds the 6- hour constraint automatically sets “one-touch recording”...
ECORDING DV control DV Recording -- One-Touch Recording After recording is stopped, a DV control bar will appear on the Before you start to record DV contents screen. This allows basic DV control utilizing this DVD recorder’ s remote control. This unit allows basic DV control on screen.
ECORDING Record on a CD-R/CD-RW disc Notes: Before starting to record 1.You can’ t perform any record before the CD-R/CD-RW disc is The DVD recorder can also record video in either VCD/ prepared. SVCD or Audio CD format on CD-R/RW discs. Before you 2.Only single format is allowed on a single disc.
IMER ECORD 8. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “Repeat Prior to timer record (once, daily or weekly),” and then press [ENTER] Please ensure that the recordable DVD disc or the HDD has to bring up the list. enough available space for the Timer Record function. Before If you select “Once,”...
IMER ECORD To stop recording during Timer Record 9. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “Start (Start When you press [ STOP ] , it may take a few seconds for the Time),” and then press [ENTER] . record to stop. Use the numbered buttons (0~9) or press [p] [q] [t] [u] to To check the recording status while Timer Record is enter the start time.
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IMER ECORD 7. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “HDD/DVD,” and then press [ENTER] to bring up the list. Press [p] [q] [t] [u] and [ENTER] to make your selection. 8. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “Mode (Recording Quality),” and then press [ENTER] to bring up the list.
HIFT The “Time Shift” feature allows you to “Pause Live TV” and resume viewing at the point of interruption, at your leisure. Record and Play Note: “Pause Live TV” is constrained within 3 hours. Follow the steps below to start playback of the recorded program before the recording is scheduled to end.
LAYBACK DVD/VCD/SVCD video disc playback Before you begin to enjoy the digital world of audio and video on DVDs, please ensure that you have made the correct settings in the Setup menus. These settings should correspond to the capabilities of your home system. Having made the correct settings, you are now ready to use the DVD recorder to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.
LAYBACK closes the dialog box. Navigation operation Repeating a desired part. During playback, press [ Navi.] to display the “Navigation” menu. REPEAT Select “Point A” at the beginning of the part you want to repeat. Select “Point B” at the end of the part you want to repeat.
IDEO ITLE LAYBACK ROWSER Note: This unit can play video titles recorded on the HDD or the The index page numbers shown on the bottom of the browse recordable DVD disc. menu varies with the number of titles/files saved on the HDD/ Playing back video title DVD disc and do not always follow the numeric order.
USIC LAYBACK ICTURE LAYBACK ROWSER The unit can play an Audio CD, JPEG/BMP or MP3/WMA/WAV Playing back picture files files on a disc or from the HDD. Playing back JPEG/BMP files. Playing back music files 1. Place a picture disc on the tray or save the picture files to the HDD.
CD P UDIO LAYBACK LAYBACK ICTURES AND USIC Playback will start. Audio CD playback Playing Audio CDs 8. During playback, press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS] to advance to the next or return to 1. Place the Audio CD on the tray. the previous music file.
This DVD recorder is equipped with “ One Touch Copy” feature, Copying from HDD to DVD which allows you to copy recorded files from the HDD to DVD or from DVD to HDD. This function is only applicable to JPEG, BMP, 1.
Before starting to edit Protecting a title (HDD and DVD) This section explains the basic editing functions on the unit. Please finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot You can protect the title from accidental erasure or editing when edit the contents on a finalized disc.
Note: Splitting a title (HDD, DVD+RW or DVD-RW only) 1. For video titles recorded on a DVD+RW or a DVD-RW disc, you can only merge the title with its previous/next title and only Use this function to divide a title into two distinct sessions. After when the previous/next title has the same recording quality, TV split, the new title can still be merged again.
Note: 1. You can NOT insert chapter marks to recorded title(s) on a 4. Press [p] [q] to select “Set Thumbnail.” DVD+R, DVD-R or DVD-RW disc if the disc is finalized. 2. When not in the EDIT menu, press [EDIT] during normal recording can add chapter marks in the recorded session(s) manually.
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Hiding Chapter (HDD and DVD only) During playback you can set and hide chapters within a title. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu. 2. Press [t] [u] [p] [q] to select the title you want to edit, and then press [EDIT] to go to the edit screen.
OOLS Erase Finalize (make compatible) Before you begin erasing any contents on a disc or the HDD, please ensure that all important contents are safely backed-up. CAUTIONS: All contents will be permanently erased. For DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW CAUTIONS: discs: For DVD+RW,DVD-RW and CD-RW discs, you can erase the Finalizing a disc is a necessary step when you want to share contents and create a new format with the erase function.
OOLS CleanUp Disc (HDD only) Defragment (HDD only) 1. Press [Disc Tools] to display the “Disc Tools The “Defragment” process reorganizes the contents of the HDD Menu.” creating continuous blocks of available space. 2. Press [p] [q] to select the “CleanUp Disc,” and 1.
GUI O PERATION Language System Video Output Select a system operating language. The options are : Switch video output signal. English, Français, Deutsch, ÁcÅ餤¤å , ²Å餤¤å , SCART S-Video Italia, Españ ol, Nederlands, Dansk, Suomi, SCART RGB(Default) Svenska, Polski, Norsk, ?????? ???, Português COMPONENT Progressive Menu Language...
GUI O PERATION Record Record Quality Set the default quality of recording. SP (Default) Chapter Mark Set the interval of chapter auto-insertion while recording. 5/10/15/20/25/30 mins (Default: 5mins) 1) Press [SETUP] to display the setup menu. 2) Press [p] [q] to select “System,” “Language,” “Playback,”...
LOSSARY DVD+RW 480i/480p DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc. Recording can be Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of erased and you can record on the same disc again for the an image signal. maximum of 1,000 times. DVD+RW use a recording format that 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and is comparable to a DVD-Video format.
PECIFICATIONS DISC TYPES SUPPORTED (Read Only): AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORDED - Playback DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW Analog output 2channel Digital output coaxial/optical Format supported LPCM Dolby Digital CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED : dts (only digital out) 1) DVD-Video MPEG 2) DVD+VR (DVD+VR format is compatible with DVD-Video in most case) 3) Video CD AUDIO PERFORMANCE...
ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Picture No playback on DVD recorder. --> There’ s no recording on the disc. Check the disc first. The image from this unit does not appear on the --> A unplaybackable disc type is inserted. Check the playable television.
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