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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Centros Rear Panel & Display Welcome Thank you Scope of delivery Set up Disposal Cleaning For your safety Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set Essential Information Writable Discs Playable Discs Disc-related Terms Types of Video CDs Symbols DVD-R and DVD-RW discs... -
Page 3: Remote Control Rc3 - Dvd Operation
Remote control RC3 – DVD operation Change-over switch for operation of TV, VCR, DVD or Set Top Box Set marker / in menu: highlights title/chapter Select camera position Timer recording menu / timer recording list menu on Call AV selection (AV1-AV4,DV,TV) Main menu on User interface of loaded DVD on... -
Page 4: Centros Front Panel
Centros Front Panel Power button Switch off in standby Input 4 / DV IN S-Video IN VIDEO IN 4 / AUDIO IN 4 L/R 32122 DVD Rec_Centros_GB.indb 4 32122 DVD Rec_Centros_GB.indb 4 Disc tray Disc tray open/close Press once: beginning of chapter / previous chapter / Press and hold: reverse search - R W... -
Page 5: Centros Rear Panel & Display
Centros Rear Panel & Display EURO AV 2 DECODER AERIAL SCART connection for an external Aerial connection source (Decoder, Set-Top-Box, Video Recorder etc.).* EURO AV 1 AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT switch RF. OUT VIDEO Position RGB: EURO AV1 socket gives out the RGB signal and COMPO- Passes the SCART connection for NENT VIDEO OUT socket does not supply a signal... -
Page 6: Welcome
• 1x DVD-RW disc • this operating manual You can use the remote control to operate four units: as well as this DVD recorder, a Loewe televi- sion, a Loewe video recorder and a set-top box (STB). Set up •... -
Page 7: Cleaning
DVD recorder. Using the DVD remote control, you can operate the DVD recorder via the Loewe televi- sion. To do this, Digital Link must be switched on at the DVD recorder (see page 17). -
Page 8: Essential Information
Do not use any irregularly shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). If you use these discs malfunctions may occur. Regional code of the DVD recorder and DVDs This DVD recorder can only play Region “2“ or “all“ coded DVDs. The... -
Page 9: Disc-Related Terms
Essential Information Disc-related Terms Title (DVD only) A title is the main fi lm content or the content of the accompanying feature or the music album. Each title has a title number enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Chapters are sections of a fi... -
Page 10: Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw Discs
Essential Information What are “Recording Modes“? This recorder offers two recording modes: VR mode and Video mode. Recordings on DVD-R discs are always in Video mode. Recordings on DVD-RW discs can be in either VR or Video mode. DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs VR Mode Recording •... - Page 11 Essential Information If the disc format is Video Recording format, the recording mode for the disc is referred to as „VR mode“. However, the recording mode of a Video format disc is referred to as „Video mode“ (Excep- tion: a prerecorded DVD-Video disc which is not recordable has no recording mode).
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Page 12: Initial Remote Control Setup
The unit is plugged in but will not turn on or off. • The display panel does not work. • The DVD recorder is not functioning normally. .., the DVD recorder can be reset in the following way: • Hold the button down for at least 5 seconds. -
Page 13: Shipping The Unit
DVD recorder (“AERIAL” socket). Plug one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket on the DVD recorder (“RF. OUT”) and the other end into the aerial socket on the television. Back of the television... -
Page 14: Connecting To The Television
DVD recorder to the left and right IN sockets on the television using the audio cable (A). What is “Digital Out“? If your Loewe TV set has an AC3 module or a VIDEO INPUT DIS module you should connect to with the DVD recorder using Digital Audio. -
Page 15: Connecting To An External Decoder Box
Dolby Pro Logic II / Pro Logic Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT sockets on the DVD recorder to the left and right AUDIO IN sockets on the amplifi er, receiver or stereo system using the audio cable (A). -
Page 16: Connecting To Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories
Connecting to Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories Connect the DVD recorder‘s input sockets (AV3 = AUDIO IN 3 / VIDEO IN 3 on the back of the unit or AV4 = input 4 on the front of the unit (see page 4)) to the audio/video out sockets on the accessory component using audio/video cables. -
Page 17: Activating Digital Link
AV1 to Decoder Factory Set Digital Link Plus If you have connected the DVD recorder to a Loewe TV set with Digital Link Plus or a comparable system from another manufacturer (e.g. EasyLink, Mega Logic, Project 50), the program list will be transferred from the television set to the DVD re- corder. -
Page 18: Channel Setting
TV to the DVD recorder. This may take a few seconds. During the transfer the DVD recorder display shows “DLP“. Note: (Centros 1172). With Digital Link Plus, French stations are only broadcast in the correct standard if you have previously selected “France“... -
Page 19: Deleting A Programme
“Program list“ menu. Note: If the DVD recorder has got the station from a Loewe television via Digital Link Plus (DLP), the “Edit programme“, “Move“ and “Delete“ func- tions are blocked and can only be used once more when the station is overwritten again by automatic programming. -
Page 20: Setting The Clock
It is possible that the television station may broad- cast incorrect date and / or time information or no information at all and that the DVD recorder sets the incorrect time. If this is the case we recommend that you set the clock manually. -
Page 21: Language Menu
15. If you also want to use an analog decoder for you TV set (programs to be decoded are sent via the DVD recorder to the decoder) you must set “AV1 on Decoder“ to “On“. If it is set to “Off“ the decoder is only available to the DVD recorder. -
Page 22: Audio Menu
2 channel format if you play a DVD-Video disc with Dolby Digital audio format. Bitstream: Select “Bitstream“ if you have a Dolby Digital decoder (or amplifi er, a Loewe TV with AC3 or DIS module or another unit with Dolby Digital decoder) connected to the DIGITAL OUT socket of the DVD recorder. -
Page 23: Lock Menu
Initial Installation Karaoke Audio Switch the singing option (karaoke audio) on, if you want to play a multi-channel karaoke DVD. The karaoke channels on the disc are mixed into normal stereo sound. Dolby Digital MPEG Sampling Freq. Vocal Lock Menu Password Changing the 4-digit code Set Password... -
Page 24: Recording Menu
Steps 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes that are not suitable for children. If you assign a security rating to your DVD recorder it will only play the scenes on the inserted disc that cor- respond to or are below the assigned security rating. -
Page 25: Disc Menu
Initial Installation Recording Format When recording you can set the picture format (16:9 or 4:3) to suit the picture material you are recording. Rec Mode Set Rec Aspect DV Rec Audio 16:9 TV Rec Audio Auto Chapter DV Audio You need to use this setting if your camcorder with 32 KHz / 12-bit is connected to the DV IN socket on the front panel. - Page 26 Initial Installation Disc Format Select a Mode. VR Mode Video Mode to select “Ok“, and press OK. The following prompt appears: Disc Format All Data on the disc will be deleted. Cancel Caution: When you start formatting all record- ings on the disc are deleted. After pressing OK disc formatting begins.
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Page 27: Additional Screen Menus
If you are watching a TV program that is being sup- plied by the integrated receiver in the DVD recorder (DVD recorder is in stop mode), then you can show (and hide) information about the TV program and the disc in the player by pressing OK or Example: A DVD-RW disc in VR mode is inserted and the program 06 called “ABC“... - Page 28 Initial Installation Display of disc Information during playback with DVD-Video Indicates the elapsed time and the total time. Indicates the current title/chapter number and the total number of titles/ chapters. Menu Options Title Chapter Time 0:10:30 Audio 5.1CH Subtitles Camera Sound NORMAL Indicates the elapsed time and the total time.
- Page 29 Initial Installation Displayi of disc Information during playback with DVD-VR Indicates the title name, recording date, recording quality etc. ORG: Original , PList: Playlist Menu Options Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitles Sound NORMAL 32122 DVD Rec_Centros_GB.indb 29 32122 DVD Rec_Centros_GB.indb 29 on the Screen (Continued) Indicates the elapsed time and the total time.
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Page 30: Using Dvds And Video Cds
CD (VCD, SVCD) Preparing for playback Switch the television on and set the video source to be the input that the DVD recorder has been con- nected to or activate the “Control voltage“ option for the television‘s AV input. - Page 31 During playback, press The recorder now switches to PAUSE mode. In PAUSE mode, press . The DVD recorder switches to Slow Motion mode. Use the button to select the speed you require by repeatedly pressing: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 (backwards) or 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 (forwards).
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Page 32: Title Menu
Using DVDs and Video CDs Zoom DVD Video VR VCD You can use the Zoom function to expand the video image and navigate in the enlarged image. During playback or freeze-frame playback, press to activate the Zoom function. RADIO Each time that you press the button, RADIO the screen will change as follows:... - Page 33 Using DVDs and Video CDs Camera positions If the DVD contains scenes that have been captured using different camera positions, you can switch to a different camera position during playback. • Press during playback and then press repeatedly to select the camera angle you require.
- Page 34 Using DVDs and Video CDs Storing the last disc settings DVD Video VR The recorder saves the user settings for the last disc that you have watched. The settings are saved until you remove the disc from the recorder or switch it off.
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Page 35: Operating The Audio Cd And Mp3
Operating the Audio CD and MP3 Playing audio CDs or MP3 discs CD MP3 The DVD recorder can be used to play audio CDs. Recordings made in the MP3 format can also be played back on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs (before playing MP3 recordings, read the advice on MP3 recordings on page 36). - Page 36 Operating the Audio CD and MP3 Repeat CD MP3 Press for the Repeat type that you want. • TRACK: repeats the current track. • ALL (CD): repeats all the tracks on the CD. • FOLDER (MP3): repeats all the tracks In the current folder.
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Page 37: Programmed Replay With Audio Cd And Mp3
Programmed replay with audio CD and MP3 You can use the Program function to combine your favourite items from a disc or memory card in the order you want and thus create a personalised program. The memory will hold either 99 tracks (audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3). -
Page 38: Using The Photo Disc
Using the photo disc Playing a photo disc JPEG The recorder can be used to play discs with JPEG fi les. Before playback, read the “Notes on JPEG fi les“ on the right. Insert the disc and close the drawer. The photo menu (overview) will appear on the screen. -
Page 39: Using The Audio/Photocard Reader
MP3 audio fi les can also be played. You can create and play a programme list consisting of a selection of MP3 titles. You use the Loewe DVD recorder‘s remote control to operate the audio/photo card reader. When the memory card is inserted, you can use the... -
Page 40: Rc3 Remote Control Audio/Photo Card Reader Functions
Using the audio/photocard reader RC3 remote control audio/photo card reader functions MP3 operation: muting Highlights selection Changes signal source Audio/Photo Card Reader operation off and Changes between MP3 original list / playlist Photo operation during playback: rotates picture left / right / in menu: selects up/down MP3 operation during playback: press once: to the start of the current track... -
Page 41: Using Photo
OK. b.) To see the television programme that the DVD recorder is transmitting, or the images from the devices attached to the AV inputs, press DVD-AV/ . Use the DISC-M/ button to go back to the menu. -
Page 42: Using Mp3
Using the audio/photocard reader Using MP3 Playing MP3 fi les Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes regarding MP3 recordings on page 36. Insert the memory card. Press the CARD button. The “Music-MP3 card“ or “Photo-card“ modes appear. In the latter case, press the TI- button so that the „Music-MP3 card“... -
Page 43: Recording - Fi Rst Steps
Recording will begin after the fi rst press of the button. Each additional press of the button ex- tends the length of the recording by 10 minutes. When the set time elapses, the DVD recorder will stop recording. It then automatically switches off. -
Page 44: Timer Recording
Timer recording This DVD recorder can be programmed so that it can make up to seven recordings in a month. For recording with nobody in attendance, the timer has to know which signal sources (TV stations or from AV devices) should be recorded, and it needs the start time and the inputs which defi... -
Page 45: Timer Recordings With The Showview ® System
Timer recordings with the ShowView ® system Programming timer recordings with this system is child‘s play. Most television schedule publica- tions include the SHOWVIEW code numbers along with the information about the programmes. So when you want to make a timer recording of a programme, you only need to key in the appropri- ate SHOWVIEW code number. -
Page 46: Recording From External Sources
The DV cable must be properly connected. Switch off the camcorder that is connected, and switch it back on. Tune the audio input in to the DVD recorder. Note: This DVD recorder cannot necessarily control every camcorder that is connected to it. -
Page 47: Recording From A Digital Camcorder
fi rst device to control the second DVD recorder. • You cannot use a device that is connected to the DV IN socket to control the DVD recorder remotely. • You cannot record the date and time information from a DV cassette. -
Page 48: Title List And Chapter List (Vr)
Title List and Chapter List (VR) The “Title List-Original” Menu The playlist (see page 49) is created and edited in the “Title List-Original“ menu, titles can be deleted and other changes can be made to the original content of the disc. Different playlists (dependent on the program with an audio CD) can be created and edited. -
Page 49: The "Title List-Playlists" Menu Vr
Title List and Chapter List (VR) The “Title List-Playlists” Menu A playlist is list of any titles and chapters. Press DISC-M/ twice to call up the “Title List-Playlists“ menu. • With more than 6 titles use display the previous/next page. •... -
Page 50: The "Title List" Menuvideo
Title List and Chapter List (Video) The “Title List“ Menu Video All recorded titles are listed in the “Title List“ menu. Titles can also be played, renamed and deleted here. Once a disc has been fi nalized in Video mode the functionality is limited and you can only play titles. -
Page 51: The "Title List" Menu Video +Rw
Titles can be played directly from the “Title List“ menu. The DVD recorder must not be in play mode when edit- ing using the “Title List“ menu. Press DISC-M/ to open the “Title List“... -
Page 52: The "Title List" Menu Video +R
Titles can be played directly from the “Title List“ menu. The DVD recorder must not be in play mode when editing using the “Title List“ men Press DISC-M/ to open the “Title List“... -
Page 53: Title And Chapter Editing
However, if you edit a playlist you do not change the content of the disc. Example: If you delete a title from the playlist, you are simply telling the DVD recorder not to play the title. However, it is not deleted from the disc. Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc‘s original content contain one or... - Page 54 Title and Chapter Editing Select “New Playlist“ and press OK The new title is shown in the updated playlist (all chapters within the title are added to the playlist if you have transferred a title into the new playlist). Adding Additional Titles/Chapters to a Playlist You can add a title or a chapter from the original list to a playlist.
- Page 55 Edit Playlists Notes: You cannot undo anything once the DVD disc has been removed from the DVD recorder or the recorder has been switched to standby mode. You cannot undo a recording. Tip: You can redo the last undo action using “Redo”.
- Page 56 Title and Chapter Editing Renaming a Title VR Video Titles can be renamed. The names can be up to 32 characters long. to select the title to be re- named from the “Title List“ menu and press OK. The options are displayed on the left side of the menu.
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Page 57: Protecting A Title
Title and Chapter Editing Protecting a Title This function prevents inadvertent overwriting, editing or deleting of a title. Press DISC-M/ for the “Title List“ menu. to select a title to lock and press OK. The options appear on the left side of the screen. Select “Protect“... -
Page 58: Additional Information
However, if the next title is protected the recording will be stopped. Viewing Title Lists Created on another DVD Recorder Video +R +RW Title list menus for DVD+RW or DVD+R discs cre- ated on other DVD recorders can also be displayed on this recorder. -
Page 59: What To Do, If
Remedy Fix the mains cable firmly into a socket. Select the right video input mode on the television, so that the image from the DVD recorder appears on the television screen. Connect the SCART cable properly. Switch the television on. - Page 60 The television is not stereo-compatible or the broadcast transmission is not in stereo format. The DVD recorder’s A/V Out sockets are not con- nected to the TV’s A/V In sockets. The DVD recorder’s audio/video Out has not been selected for the television.
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Page 61: Technical Specifi Cations
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Humidity 5 % to 90 % TV system Centros 1102: PAL B/G, PAL I, Secam DK Centros 1172: PAL B/G, Secam L Recording format Recording Recording format DVD Video-Recording, DVD-VIDEO Writable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable,... -
Page 62: Operating Additional Devices With Rc3
Operating additional devices with RC3 Using other Loewe devices with the RC3 remote control You can use other Loewe devices with this remote control. Use the rotary switch to select VCR, TV or a set-top box. Loewe video recorders, Loewe tel-... -
Page 63: Rc3 Code List
Decca 4306H, 4376H, 2102M, 2302M, 4206, Denon 4236, 4276. Denver Denzel If using devices other than the listed Diamond Loewe units, please use the original Digihome remote control or the video menu bar. digiRED Digitrex Dinamic DiViDo DK digital 3DLAB... - Page 64 0320 Lenco 0081 Leyco 0348 0037 0000 0278 0104 Lifetec 0209 0348 0072 Loewe 0081 1562 0226 0866 0037 0037 0000 Logik 0240 0072 0106 0209 Lumatron Luxor 0106 0043 0072 0104 0047 0041 0104 0240 Magnavox 0226 0042 0000...
- Page 65 RC3 code list 0041 Seleco Okano 0315 0209 0348 0072 0278 Sentra Orbit 0072 Setron Orion 0209 0352 0348 Sharp Orson 0000 Shintom Osaki 0000 0037 0072 Shivaki Osume 0072 Siemens Otake 0209 Siera Otto Versand 0081 Silva Palladium 0072 0315 0037 0041 0209 Silver 0240 0348 0432 Singer...
- Page 66 RC3 code list Eurieult 0084 0885 0882 International Eurocrypt 0455 Interstar Europa 0863 0607 0501 0200 Intervision Europhon 0299 0607 Invideo Eurosky 0607 0132 0299 0115 IRTE 0114 0501 Italtel Eurostar 0607 0115 ITT Nokia Fenner 0668 0157 0605 0713 Ferguson 0455 Fidelity...
- Page 67 RC3 code list Teleciel 1043 France Telecom Telecom 0713 General Instruments Telefunken 0710 Jerrold Teleka 0396 0750 0501 0607 0834 Kabelvision Telesat 0605 0607 Macab Telestar 0501 1099 1100 0114 Melita 0200 0157 MNet Teletech 0114 Mr Zapp Televes 0455 0501 0132 Noos Thomson 0455 0713 0853 0115 0607 NTL Cabletell...
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Page 68: Language Code List
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code when fi rst setting up “Disc Audio“, “Disc Subtitles“ and/or “Disc Menu“. (Further information can be found under “Disc Languages“ on page 21.) Code Language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhaz 6570 Afrikaans 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583... -
Page 69: List Of Country Codes
List of country codes Key in the corresponding code when fi rst setting the “country code“ (see page 24). Code Code Country code Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Dutch Antilles Angola Antarctic Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba... -
Page 70: Service Addresses
International Dynamics Australasia Pty Ltd. 129 Palmer Street AUS - Richmond, Victoria 3121 Tel. 03–94 29 08 22 Fax 03–94 29 08 33 Benelux Loewe Opta Benelux NV/SA Uilenbaan 84 B–2160 Antwerpen Tel. 0902–88 00 2 Tel. 03–270 99 30 Fax 03–271 01 08 Loewe Opta Nederland B.V.