Frequently Asked Questions
Recording
Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL,
and +RW recorded on the unit be
played on other equipment?
Can a digital audio signal from
the unit be recorded to other
equipment?
GUIDE Plus+
Is it possible to programme a
recording, with a start and end time
that are different from the GUIDE
Plus+ system?
Can I receive GUIDE Plus+ system
data via a connected satellite
receiver or a Set Top Box?
What happens when I unplug my
unit from the household mains
socket?
DVB-T
Which aerial is suitable for receiving
digital terrestrial broadcasts?
Can this unit receive or record High
Defi nition (HD) broadcasts?
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Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players
after finalising the disc on this unit.
[+RW] It is not necessary to finalise +RW. To enable play on other DVD
players, please use "Create Top Menu" in the DVD Management menu.
In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording,
the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD
player.
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
"Digital Audio Output" settings to the following via the Setup menu:
– PCM Down Conversion: "On"
– Dolby Digital: "PCM"
– DTS: "PCM"
– MPEG: "PCM"
However, only
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
You cannot record MP3 signals.
You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the
Timer Recording menu. (Except the programmes set to "Series Timer
Rec.")
No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite
receivers or Set Top Boxes, please use the External Link feature or your
unit's manual timer programming.
The GUIDE Plus+ system data will not be updated. If the unit is
disconnected from the AC mains for a longer period of time, then the GUIDE
Plus+ data is lost. Make sure that the time is set again appropriately.
Any (terrestrial) roof aerial can be used. However, depending on the area
where you live, a new aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial
installer.
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.
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