PYLE Audio DVDR5520H User manual

HDD & DVD Player / Recorder

DVDR5520H / DVDR5570H

User Manual

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Premium Home Service

United Kingdom, Ireland

Dear valued customer,

T hank you for buying a Philips DVD Recorder.

Your product comes with the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ warranty.

Should you require any assistance in operating your set, Philips offers you professional support via:

Philips Support Center website www.philips.com/support or

Philips Consumer Care Helpline * where our trained representatives will guide you, step-by-step, to solve any issues you have.

If we are unable to provide a solution, Philips will be pleased to pick-up your DVD Recorder from your home; and provide a service replacement set, within 7 days. That’s the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ commitment to you. This service comes free-of-charge (except for Consumer Care Helpline) and applies to all Philips DVD Recorders during the Philips warranty period.

For more information, please contact a representative via the Philips Consumer Care Helpline.

* Refer to the back page of this manual for the Philips Customer Care phone number in your country.

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR5520H,

DVDR5570H, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n.

548.

Fatto a Eindhoven

Philips Consumer Electronics

Philips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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Gemstar Development Corporation. The

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® system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

Norge

Typeskilt fi nnes på apparatens underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

DivX Ultra Certifi ed products: “DivX,

DivX Ultra Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

LASER

Type

Wave length

Output Power

Semiconductor laser

InGaAlP (DVD)

AIGaAs (CD)

658 nm (DVD)

90 nm (CD)

30 mW (DVD+RW write)

1.0 mW (DVD read)

1.0 mW (CD read)

Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)

61 degrees (CD)

HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Defi nition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing

LLC.

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD

Recorder and enter below the Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVD/HDD RECORDER

DVDR5520H, DVDR5570H

Serial No. _______________

Trade mark of the DVB Digital Video

Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

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DK

Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.

Undgå utsættelse for stråling.

Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten.

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Klass 1 laseraparat

Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen sitter i vägguttaget.

SF

Luokan 1 laserlaite

Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.

Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.

Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.

CAUTION

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID

EXPOSURE TO BEAM

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING

VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE

FOR STRÅLING

VARNING

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG

LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN

VARO!

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE

LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO

SÄTEESEEN

VORSICHT

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE

LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN

ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM

STRAHL AUSSETZEN

ATTENTION

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET

INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU

FAISCEAU

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH

DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY

COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE

ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN

CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE

PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER

SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD

DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS

REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS

MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;

4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the

European Community.

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 2006/95/EC +

2004/108/EC

CAUTION!

This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel.

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Table of Contents

General

Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8

Setup precautions .................................................................................................................................................8

Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care...........................................................................................................8

Energy saving message ........................................................................................................................................8

Product Information ....................................................................................................... 9

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................9

Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9

Region codes ..........................................................................................................................................................9

Special features ............................................................................................................................................10~11

Product Overview

Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 12~14

Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................14

Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 15

Connections & Setup

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ......................................................................16~20

Connecting the antenna cables ................................................................................................................16-17

Connecting the video/audio cables ....................................................................................................... 18~20

Step 2: Optional Connections .................................................................................21~25

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................21

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device ........................................................................................... 22

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver .........................................................................23

Connecting to an AV amplifi er/receiver ......................................................................................................24

Connecting to digital input .............................................................................................................................24

Connecting to a camcorder ........................................................................................................................... 25

Step 3: Installation and Set-up ................................................................................26~27

Watch TV

Control TV Programmes ....................................................................................... 28~30

Viewing live TV................................................................................................................................................... 28

About Time Shift buffer - temporary HDD storage ....................................................................... 28~29

Pause live TV function ...................................................................................................................................... 30

Instant replay function ..................................................................................................................................... 30

FlexTime function .............................................................................................................................................. 30

Watching digital TV broadcast ...................................................................................................................... 30

Using the toolbar options ................................................................................................................................31

Main Menu

Using the Home menu .............................................................................................32~33

About the Home menu .....................................................................................................................................32

Viewing media information ..............................................................................................................................33

Recording

Before Recording ......................................................................................................34~37

Recording media ................................................................................................................................................ 34

Default recording settings ....................................................................................................................... 35~37

Record TV Programmes ......................................................................................... 38~44

Record current TV programme .................................................................................................................... 38

Record a specifi c section of TV programmes .......................................................................................... 38

Simultaneous record and play function ........................................................................................................39

Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver ............................................................................................ 40

About timer recording ......................................................................................................................................41

Timer recording (ShowView system) ................................................................................................... 41~42

Timer recording (manually) .....................................................................................................................42~43

Changing/Deleting a scheduled recording .................................................................................................. 44

Record from external devices ................................................................................ 45~47

Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/DVD player) .................................................. 45

Recording from a DV Camcorder .........................................................................................................46~47

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Table of Contents

Copy TV programmes from HDD......................................................................... 48~49

About copying .................................................................................................................................................... 48

Copying recordings to recordable DVD..................................................................................................... 48

Changing the screen display for recordable DVD ....................................................................................49

Copy Files

Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD ............................................................. 50~51

Copying fi les from HDD to USB or recordable DVD .............................................................................50

Copying fi les from USB to HDD or recordable DVD .............................................................................51

Copying fi les from CD/DVD to HDD or USB ...........................................................................................51

Playback

Playback from HDD .................................................................................................52~54

Hard Disk navigation .........................................................................................................................................52

Content searching ..............................................................................................................................................52

Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................53

Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD .................................................................................................... 54

Repeat hard disk playback ............................................................................................................................... 54

Playback from USB device ............................................................................................ 55

Playback from Disc .................................................................................................. 56~58

Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................56

Starting disc playback ................................................................................................................................ 57~58

Additional Playback Features ................................................................................ 59~66

Edit Recordings

Edit Recordings - Hard Disk .................................................................................... 67~71

Changing the title name ....................................................................................................................................67

Selecting the genre .............................................................................................................................................67

Video editing ................................................................................................................................................ 68~71

Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD ........................................................................72~77

About editing recordable DVDs ................................................................................................................... 72

Changing the disc/title name .......................................................................................................................... 73

Making the edited DVD±RW compatible .................................................................................................. 73

Deleting all recordings/titles .......................................................................................................................... 73

Finalising the DVD±R for playback ................................................................................................................74

Deleting a recording/title .................................................................................................................................74

Lock/Unlock the disc for playback ................................................................................................................75

Protecting the recorded titles (DVD±RW) ................................................................................................75

Video editing ................................................................................................................................................ 76~77

System Settings

System Menu Options ............................................................................................. 78~90

System menu navigation ...................................................................................................................................78

Language settings ................................................................................................................................................79

Playback settings .........................................................................................................................................80~81

Video Output settings ...............................................................................................................................82~83

Audio settings ............................................................................................................................................. 84~85

Analogue Tuner settings .......................................................................................................................... 86~88

Digital Tuner settings ....................................................................................................................................... 89

Setup settings .............................................................................................................................................. 90~91

Other

Other Information ....................................................................................................92~94

Setting up Progressive Scan feature ............................................................................................................. 92

Copyright notice ................................................................................................................................................ 92

5.1 multi-channel recording .............................................................................................................................93

Installing the latest software .......................................................................................................................... 94

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................. 95~97

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 98~103

Display panel symbols/messages ....................................................................... 104~105

Glossary / Specifi cation ...................................................................................... 106~108

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Care and Safety Information

IMPORTANT NOTE!

DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are intending not to use this product for a long period of time. Power is needed to enable the recorder to perform essential tasks like timer recordings and automatically updating the system date/ time.

Cleaning discs

CAUTION!

Risk of damage to discs! Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners available commercially, or antistatic sprays intended for discs.

Setup precautions

Wipe the disc with a micro fi bre cleaning cloth from the centre to the edge in a straight line movement.

Finding a suitable location

– Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a carpet.

– Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifi er).

– Do not put anything under this unit

(e.g., CDs, magazines).

– Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power plug can be easily reached.

Space for ventilation

– Place this unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”) clearance from the rear and the top of this unit and 5cm (2”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm

10cm ) 10cm

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care

To avoid damage to the hard disk and losing important data:

– Do not move the recorder or subject it to vibration whilst in operation.

– Do not remove the AC power plug from the mains socket without switching the recorder to standby mode.

It is recommended to archive important recording to a recordable DVD as backup.

5cm

Avoid high temperature, moisture, water and dust

– This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

– Do not place any object or items that can damage this unit (e.g., liquid fi lled objects, lighted candles).

Energy saving message

In order to minimise the power consumption in standby mode, we recommend you to leave this unit with

Eco mode enable and turn off the front panel display brightness. See Playback settings - { Display } option and Setup settings - { Eco mode } option.

Introduction

This DVD/Hard Disk Drive (HDD) recorder changes the way you watch TV.

You have full control over the TV programmes you watch, because the

Time Shift Buffer function stores all the programmes that the recorder is tuned to. You can ‘pause’ TV programmes with

Pause Live TV function, or repeat any scene with the Instant Replay function.

This recorder is also equipped with digital terrestrial tuner (DVB-T - Digital

Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) to enhance your selection of programmes.

You can receive analogue TV channels, free-to-air digital terrestrial TV channels and digital radio signals.

Recording has never been easier with the built-in Hard Disk Drive, you can record up to 180~300 hours of video in SEP

(Super Extended Play) recording mode.

Model Hard Disk

Drive

(HDD)

DVDR5520H 160 GB

DVDR5570H 250 GB

Maximum recording hours

180

300

On top of that, you can store the DivX movies, music fi les and digital camera photos in the HDD Media Jukebox.

DivX fi les

Photos

Music fi les

DVDR5520H DVDR5570H

150 270

10,000

4,500

10,000

7,000

When you want to save or share a recording, simply copy it to a recordable

DVD. You can also copy recordings from your video camera or camcorder through the i-Link connection.

Product Information

Before you can start using this recorder, you must complete the basic connection and initial recorder set-up in three simple steps.

Step 1: Basic recorder connections.

Step 2: Optional connections for other

devices.

Step 3: Installation and set-up.

Please take time to read this user manual before using your recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding the operation of your DVD recorder.

Helpful Hint:

– Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identifi cation and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

– Quick Start Guide

– RF antenna cable

– Scart cable

– Remote control and batteries

– Tuner interlink cable

Region codes

DVD movies are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players/recorders are programmed to a specifi c region code.

Countries

Europe

DVD Region code

ALL 2

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Special features

Pause Live TV

Every TV programme is now under your control, allowing you to take a break without missing a moment. You can pause any live TV programme by simply pressing PAUSE LIVE TV button and resume playback by pressing the PAUSE

LIVE TV button again. You can now continue watching the remainder of the programme or if you want to return to the live TV programme again, just press the LIVE TV button.

Time Shift Buffer (TSB)

As soon as you turn on your recorder, the TV channel it is tuned to will be stored into the Time Shift Buffer. Think of this as a temporary storage for TV programmes allowing you great fl exibility.

It can contain up to 6 (six) hour of TV programmes and will automatically fl ush anything that is older. You can mark portions of the Time Shift Buffer and copy them to your recordings list for later viewing or copying to recordable

DVD. The recorder needs to be turned on for the Time Shift Buffer to be active.

When the recorder is turned off, the

Time Shift Buffer is automatically cleared.

Instant Replay

You can repeat any scene of a live TV programme by turning the rotary wheel one click to the left, as often as you like.

If you wish to return to the live TV programme again, just press the LIVE TV button.

To enjoy Instant Replay, you need to turn your recorder on and watch your favourite TV programmes via your recorder.

FlexTime

You can be truly fl exible with your time now with FlexTime. FlexTime allows you to start watching a TV programme while it is still being recorded, you do not need to wait for the recording to fi nish before starting to watch it. Alternatively, you can also watch another earlier recorded programme, play a DVD or DivX movie or enjoy some music while the recorder is recording the TV programme.

Digital and analogue tuner

This product features analogue TV reception, digital terrestrial TV and

DVB-T Radio reception. To select between the three modes, simply press the LIVE TV button repeatedly.

Analogue TV Digital TV DVB-T Radio

To enjoy Pause Live TV, you need to turn your recorder on and watch your favourite TV programmes via your recorder.

ShowView

This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You can fi nd this number in your favourite listings magazine.

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SAT recording

This function enables you to record a programme from your Satellite Receiver or any other device. Make sure that the device is connected to the

EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket of this recorder, and the timer setting has been done on the connected device.

Media Jukebox

The Hard Disk drive of this recorder serves as a media jukebox that allows you to store all sources of recordings (TV recordings, videos, music and photos).

The titles recorded or copied to the hard disk will automatically be saved under separate contents based on the characteristics of the recordings.

Follow TV

With this function you can align the sequence of the channels on your TV

(analogue only) with those on your recorder. This enhances the effi ciency of the system for recordings. Make sure you have connected the TV to the

EXT1 TO TV socket of this recorder.

* The Follow TV feature may not work properly on every TV.

Keyword search

Keyword search saves you from having to scroll through lists of fi les on your recorder’s hard disk. Simply type in keywords using the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control and instantly fi nd your favourite TV recordings, music fi les and DivX videos.

i.LINK

i.LINK, also known as ‘FireWire’ or ‘IEEE

1394’, is a digital connection for connecting your camcorder to enable you to make high quality copies of your camcorder videos. The connector can be found behind the front fl ap door.

5.1 channel audio recording

Digital 5.1 channel audio recording lets you capture - along with the video - the original sound from digital-channel programme sources. These recordings play back in multi-channel only when connected to a 5.1 channel speaker system.

Skip Commercial Block

After recording, the commercial scenes in the title will be checked and marked if

‘Smart’ chaptering feature is activated

(see page 37). This recorder will automatically insert chapter markers at the beginning and the end of the commercial scenes. When watching the recording from the hard disk, you can now skip over commercials by pressing the NEXT > button.

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Remote Control

PAUSE LIVE TV

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14 a 2

– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode.

b CAM

– Switches to the camcorder that is connected to the DV IN CAM2 socket. c

USB

– Switches to USB mode and shows the content of the USB device.

d

Colour coded buttons

– These buttons can be used to select the coloured options available in some menus.

e . (PREV/REW) /

> (NEXT/FFW)

– Skips to the previous or next chapter/ track. Hold down the button to make a reverse/forward search.

f OPTIONS

– Enters/exits the Options menu. This menu provides various setting options.

g

Navigation cursor / Rotary wheel

– In recorder’s Live TV mode, turning the rotary wheel to skip backward or forward in the Time Shift Buffer .

– b B : Cursor buttons for moving to the left/right. Skip or replay the scene by a specifi ed length of time in the Time Shift

Buffer.

– : Cursor buttons for moving up/ down.

h OK

– Confi rms an entry or selection.

i

HOME

– Enters/exits the recorder’s Home menu. j P +-

– While in Live TV mode, select the next or previous TV channel or the external input source (EXT1, EXT2, CAM1).

– While in camcorder mode, select other external input source (EXT1, EXT2,

CAM1).

k TIMER (SHOWVIEW)

– Enters/Exits the timer programming mode.

l AUDIO

– Selects an audio language/channel. m

SCART

(only effective when your TV is connected with the Scart cable to EXT1 of your recorder)

– Switches to the device that is connected to the EXT2 Scart connector of your recorder. If no device is connected to

EXT2, it switches to TV preset instead.

To switch back to recorder mode, press this button again.

n EDIT

– Enters/exits the editing menu.

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o LIVE TV

– Switches to live TV mode. It activates the Time Shift Buffer that allows you to pause or replay the TV programme at any time.

– Press repeatedly to toggle between analogue TV, digital TV and digital radio.

p HDD LIST

– Shows the list of your recordings stored in the internal hard disk.

q PAUSE LIVE TV u

– Pauses or resumes a live TV programme.

– Starts or pauses playback of any recorded title or disc.

Remote Control

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PAUSE LIVE TV

– Hold down this button to open or close the disc tray.

REC

– Starts recording the currently viewed TV programme. Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments.

r DISC

– Shows the content of the disc.

s BACK

– Returns to the previous menu.

t

TV VOL +-

– Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips

TVs or compatible brands only).

u

Alphanumeric keypad

– Used to enter numbers or letters (using

SMS style entry).

– Selects a chapter/track/title number to play.

– Selects the recorder’s preset tuner channels.

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24 v SUBTITLE

– Selects a DVD or DivX subtitle language.

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INFO x SELECT

– Selects multiple fi les for copying or deleting.

– Toggles between ‘T’ (title) and ‘C’

(chapter) selection during disc playback, then use the . / > keys to select the previous or next title/chapter.

– Toggles between upper and lower case characters while using the alphanumeric keypad.

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Remote Control

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Using the remote control

CAUTION!

– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time.

– Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

– Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be disposed of properly.

Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters

A Open the battery compartment cover.

B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA.

Match the indications (+-) inside the battery compartment.

C Close the cover.

D

Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function.

– Press a number button repeatedly until the required character or the number appears.

– To enter special symbols, press button

repeatedly.

– To select upper/lower case (capital/ small) letters, press SELECT.

– To enter a space, press button .

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Main Unit a

STANDBY-ON

– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode.

b

Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç

– Opens or closes the disc tray.

d

Display panel

– Shows information about the current status of the recorder.

e HOME

– Enters/exits the recorder’s Home menu. f : Cursor buttons for moving to the left/right. In recorder’s Live TV mode, replay or skip the scene by a specifi ed length of time.

: Cursor buttons for moving up/ down. In camcorder (CAM) mode, select

CAM2, CAM1, EXT1 or EXT2 input source.

g OK

– Confi rms an entry or selection.

h u

– Pauses or resumes a live TV show.

– Starts or pauses playback.

. >

– Skips to the previous or next chapter/ track. Hold down the button to make a reverse/forward search.

x i

– Starts recording the currently viewed TV programme. Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments.

– Lights up while recording is in progress.

Sockets behind the fl ap

Flip down the door as indicated by the

OPEN label at the right hand corner.

j

DV IN (CAM2) socket

– Input for digital camcorders (also referred to as FireWire or IEEE1394).

k S-VIDEO -VIDEO-AUDIO (CAM1) socket

– S-video/Composite video and audio inputs for camcorder/DVD player/VCR or other similar device.

l USB socket

– Input for USB fl ash drive, USB memory reader or digital camera.

* Not all brands and models of digital cameras are supported, except those compliant with the PTP standard.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV

ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE

(OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL)

EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

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R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

Option 1

MAINS

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Connecting the antenna cables

Before you start ...

Select a suitable antenna connection.

These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes.

This recorder has two types of tuner input, one for digital TV reception and one for analogue TV reception. If you have a separate indoor digital terrestrial antenna or you want to connect your recorder to Cable TV as well as antenna, follow option 2. Otherwise, follow option 1.

Helpful Hints:

– Depending on how you have currently connected your TV channel (directly from an off-air antenna or cable box or VCR), you’ll have to disconnect some of the cables before you make the antenna connection.

– If you want to connect to a VCR and/or a separate Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver, see

‘Step 2: Optional Connections’ for details.

Option 1: Connecting to a single off-air antenna

Use this connection if you have only an off-air antenna and wish to receive both analogue and digital TV programmes.

A Connect the existing Antenna cable (it can be from the off-air wall socket or

Cable Box) to the DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT socket on the recorder.

B Connect the Tuner interlink cable

(supplied) to the DIGITAL

ANTENNA LOOP THROUGH and

ANALOG ANTENNA INPUT sockets on the recorder.

C Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied) from the TO TV ANTENNA INPUT

socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on your TV (usually labelled as ANT, ANTENNA IN, RF IN).


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Option 2

MAINS

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT

1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

Y P

B

S-VIDEO

OUT

L

P R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

Option 2: Connecting to Cable TV antenna and/or separate indoor terrestrial antenna

Use this connection if you have a separate indoor digital terrestrial antenna or want to connect your recorder to

Cable TV as well as off-air antenna.

A Connect the existing Cable TV antenna cable to the ANALOG ANTENNA

INPUT socket on the recorder.

B Connect the digital terrestrial antenna cable to the DIGITAL ANTENNA


C

Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied) from the TO TV ANTENNA INPUT


Helpful Hint:

– Only free-to-air digital TV channels can be received (no reception of ‘conditional access’

/ Smartcard channels).

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(continued)

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

CVBS-OUT

HDMI

OUT

L

Y

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

AUDIO

OUT

CO

DIGI

Option 1

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Y P

B

L

P

R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

Option 3

OR

Option 2

TV

TV

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Connecting the video/audio cables

This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.

– For a standard TV, follow option 1, 2 or 3.

– For a progressive scan TV, follow option 4.

– For a HDMI TV, follow option 5.

Option 2: Using the S-Video socket

A

Connect a S-video cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT socket on the recorder to the S-Video input socket

(usually labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the

TV.

B Connect the audio cables (not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT sockets on the recorder to the audio input sockets on the TV.

Helpful Hint:

– Audio connection is only required if you are connecting this recorder to your TV using the S-VIDEO, CVBS or COMPONENT VIDEO socket.

Option 1: Using the Scart socket

Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the

EXT1-TO TV socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART socket on the TV.

Helpful Hint:

– Use the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket for connecting the recorder to additional device.

Option 3: Using the Video (CVBS) socket

A

Connect a composite video cable (yellow

- not supplied) from the CVBS OUT socket on the recorder to the video input socket (usually labelled as A/V In,

Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the

TV.

B Connect the audio cables (not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT sockets on the recorder to the audio input sockets on the TV.


(continued)

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Y P

B

L

P

R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

MAIN

Option 4

TV

Option 4: Using Component video socket / Connecting to a

Progressive Scan TV

The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. It provides superior picture quality when watching DVD movies.

A Connect the component video cables

(red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the

Y P

B

P

R

sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (usually labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

B Connect the audio cable (red/white - not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT sockets on the recorder to the audio input sockets on the TV.

Note:

To enable Y Pb Pr (YUV) connection, you must set the recorder’s video output correctly.

A Make an addition video connection from this recorder to your TV using Scart,

S-Video or Video (CVBS).

B Turn on your TV to the correct viewing channel for the above video connection.

C When you have completed the installation and set-up, change the video output setting of this recorder as follows:.

1) Press OPTIONS.

2) Move to { Settings } > { Video

output } > { Active video output }

> { Comp. video (YUV) }, then press OK to confi rm.

To activate Progressive Scan output, see

‘Other information - Setting up

Progressive Scan feature’ for details.

D Switch your TV to the correct viewing channel for the Component video connection (refer to your TVs user manual).

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(continued)

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT

1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

Y PB

S-VIDEO

OUT

L

PR

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

Option 5

TV

Option 5: Connecting to a HDMIcompatible TV

HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia

Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital video transmission without the loss of image quality.

Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT on the main unit to the HDMI IN on a HDMI-compatible device (e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant

DVI TV).

Helpful Hints:

– Some HDMI TVs/monitors from different manufacturers may adhere to different standards resulting in unreliable signal transfers.

– The HDMI connector is only compatible with HDMI compliant devices and DVI-TVs.

– The teletext information will not be accessible in the recorder’s Live TV mode.

Note:

To enable HDMI connection, you must set the recorder’s video output correctly.

A Make an addition video connection from this recorder to your TV using Scart,

S-Video or Video (CVBS).

B Turn on your TV to the correct viewing channel for the above video connection.

C When you have completed the installation and set-up, change the video output setting of this recorder as follows:.


2) Move to { Settings } > { Video

output } > { Active video output }

> { HDMI output }, then press OK to confi rm.

D

Switch your TV to the correct viewing channel for the HDMI connection (refer to your TVs user manual).

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Step 2: Optional Connections

Cable Box /

Satellite Receiver

C

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

Y PB

S-VIDEO

OUT

L

PR

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

MAINS

TV

B

Connecting to a Cable Box or

Satellite Receiver

Option 1

If your Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket

(RF OUT or TO TV), see ‘Basic Recorder Connections -

Connecting the antenna cables’ for details.

Option 2 (as shown on the above illustration)

If your Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver has a Scart output socket

A

Keep the existing antenna connection from the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver to your TV.

B

Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the


C Connect another scart cable (not supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/

SAT socket on the recorder to the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or

TO VCR) on the Cable Box/ Satellite

Receiver.

Helpful Hint:

– If your TV is connected to the recorder via the COMPONENT VIDEO (Y Pb Pr) sockets, then connect the external cable box/satellite receiver to the EXT1-TO TV socket.

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(continued)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

SCART OUT

VCR (example only)

SCART IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Y P B

L

P

R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

D

B

TV

C

MAINS

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

This connection enables you to record from video tape to hard disk and allows the VCR to be used for playback on the

TV if the recorder is turned off.

Note:

Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs. Just unplug all the connections to your VCR.

A Connect the antenna cables. See

‘Connecting the antenna cables’ in Step 1:

Basic Connections chapter for more information.

B Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied) from the TO TV ANTENNA INPUT


C Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the


D

Connect another scart cable (not supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/


TO TV) on the VCR.

Helpful Hints:

– Most commercial video cassettes and

DVDs are copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded.

– Connect the recorder directly to the TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device in between, the picture quality may be poor.

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(continued)

Back of a Cable/ Satellite

Box (example only)

F

Back of a VCR

(example only)

A

B

G-LINK

TO TV ANTENNA

INPUT

ANALOG

ANTENNA INPUT

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

Y PB

S-VIDEO

OUT

L

PR

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

C

E

MAINS

D

Connecting to a VCR and

Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

A

Connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/ Satellite

Receiver to the DIGITAL ANTENNA


B Connect the Tuner interlink cable

(supplied) to the DIGITAL

ANTENNA LOOP THROUGH and

ANALOG ANTENNA INPUT sockets on the recorder.

C

Connect a RF antenna cable (supplied) from the TO TV ANTENNA INPUT


D Connect a scart cable (supplied) from the


E

Connect another scart cable (not supplied) from the EXT2-TO VCR/


TO TV) on the VCR.

F Connect another scart cable (not supplied) from the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV IN or TO DECODER) on the VCR to the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV OUT or TO VCR) on the

Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

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(continued)

TO TV



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

Y P

B

S-VIDEO

OUT

L

P R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

AV amplifi er/ receiver

V



EXT 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA

LOOP THROUGH

TO VCR/SAT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA INPUT

EXT 2

HDMI

OUT

CVBS-OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Y P

B

L

P

R

R

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

IN

A

B

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

Connecting to an AV amplifi er/receiver

Connecting to digital input

You can connect the recorder to an AV amplifi er/receiver in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound.

Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT socket on the recorder to the digital coaxial input socket (or labelled as

COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL IN) of the connected device.

Helpful Hint:

– You have to set the appropriate Digital

Audio Output setting. Otherwise, no sound or interference may occur. See ‘System Menu

Options - Audio settings’ for details.

for 5.1 multi-channel recording

This recorder is equipped with a digital audio input socket that supports 5.1 multi-channel signal. The 5.1 multichannel surround output from the Cable

Box/Satellite Receiver can be recorded onto this recorder, along with the video.

A

Connect a scart cable from the EXT2-

TO VCR/SAT socket on the recorder to the Scart socket (usually labelled as TV

OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/

Satellite Receiver.

B Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN socket on the recorder to the DIGITAL or COAXIAL output socket on the connected Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

For more information, see chapter

‘Other information - 5.1 multi-channel recording’.

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Option 1


(continued)

Option 2 or

Connecting to a camcorder

You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections.

Option 1: Using the DV IN socket

Use this connection if you have a Digital

Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard.

It provides the best picture quality.

A

Connect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) from the DV IN socket on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.

B Press CAM on the remote control to select ‘CAM2’.

Helpful Hint:

– It is not possible to record from this recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN socket on your recorder.

Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or

VIDEO In socket

Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides very good picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video,

CVBS). It provides good picture quality.

A Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO socket at the front panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output socket on the camcorder.

B Connect the audio cable (red/white - not supplied) from the AUDIO L/R sockets at the front panel of the recorder to the audio output socket on the camcorder.

C Press CAM on the remote control followed by P +/- repeatedly to select

‘CAM1’.

Helpful Hint:

– If you connect your camcorder to the scart socket at the rear of this recorder, select

{ EXT1 } or { EXT2 } as the input source.

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Step 3: Installation and Set-up

The installation menu appears the very fi rst time you turn on this recorder.

These settings help you set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation and language settings.


Complete the installation settings before inserting a disc for playback or recording.

A Turn on the TV.

B

Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the recorder.

Your TV should show the recorder’s initial installation screen now - { Menu

Language } screen.

If not, you may need to select the correct input on your TV. Refer to your

TVs user manual on how to select the correct input on your TV.

Country selection is important for TV channels search.

Previous Next

Country Selection

A Austria

B Belgium

DK Denmark

FIN Finland

F France

D Germa

GR Greece

IRL Ireland

Note: Press the Red button on the remote control for returning to the previous screen or press the Green button for proceeding to the next installation step.

E The TV shape screen appears on the TV.

Select the appropriate TV shape in the way you want the wide-screen movies to be displayed and press OK to confi rm.

Select the appropriate TV shape according to the TV you have connected.

TV shape

4:3 Panscan

4:3 Letterbox

16:9 Widescreen

Please select your language.

Defines the languages of all on-screen menu displays.

Next

Menu Language

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Español

Français

Italiano

Nederlands

Norsk

Previous Next

4:3 PanScan (PS)

C

Use keys on the remote control to select the desired on-screen display language and press OK to confi rm.

D

The Country Selection screen appears on the TV. Move the selection bar to the country you live in and press OK to confi rm.

This setting is important for automatic installation of TV channels in your area.

4:3 LetterBox (LB)

16:9 (Widescreen)

F The Channel Search screen appears on the TV. Select the type of tuner to install and press the Green button on the remote control to start channel search.

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Step 3: Installation and Set-up

(continued)

Channel search installs Analogue and Digital TV channels.

Antenna needs to be connected.

Channel search

Full installation

Only Analogue TV

Only Digital TV

No TV install

Time setting is required for making recordings. Time format is 24h (hh:mm)

Time

00 : 00

Previous Start

Digital TV channels found: 9

Digital Radio channels found: 3

Next Restart ChkSignal

Previous Next

Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to this recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/

Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.

The channel search will detect the signals and save all the available programme channels.

If { No TV install } is selected, only recordings from external sources will be possible.

G After the channel search is fi nished, the number of found and stored channels appear. Press the Green button to continue.

Digital channel search

Searching channels.

This may take a few minutes. Please wait.

Digital TV channels found: 3

I

The Date entry screen appears. Use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or keys to enter the correct date, then press OK to confi rm or the Green button to continue.

Date setting is required to make recordings. Please make sure it is correct.

Date

31 01 2007

Previous Next

J The installation is now completed. Press the Green button on the remote control to close the screen.

Installataion Complete

You have successfully completed the installation of your recorder.

System is now ready for use.

Previous Done

H The Time entry screen appears. Use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or keys to enter the correct time, then press OK to confi rm or the Green button to continue.

The DVD recorder is now ready for use.

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Control TV Programmes

Viewing live TV About Time Shift Buffer - temporary HDD storage

PAUSE LIVE TV

A

Turn on the TV. If necessary, switch the

TV to the correct input channel for viewing the recorder’s playback.

B

Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on this recorder.

You should see the TV programme on the TV. If not, press LIVE TV.

C Press LIVE TV repeatedly to toggle between analogue tuner (PXX), digital tuner (DXXX) and digital radio tuner

(RXXX).

D

Press P

+

/

−

to select a desired channel.

The TV programme you are tuned to is automatically stored in the Time Shift

Buffer. This allows you to pause the live

TV and resume playback at any time.

If you switch to another TV channel on the recorder, a new title will be created and a vertical line will be shown on the

Time Shift video bar.

Live

The Time Shift video bar consists of the following information: a

The TV programme start time.

Once it has exceeded 6 (six) hours, the start time will be changed accordingly.

b

Clips that are selected to be recorded onto the hard disk (marked Red).

c

Title markers (when you switch to a TV channel for more than 2 minutes, a new title marker will be created).

d

Current position and time of the TV programme broadcast.

e

Present time

Helpful Hint:

– The Time Shift Buffer stores and retains up to the last 6 (six) hours of TV programmes when the recorder is turned on.

If you switch the recorder to standby mode, all the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared.

You can choose to display or hide the

Time Shift video bar by pressing the

INFO on the remote control.

The current TV programme will be stored in the temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer) once the recorder is turned on. It continuously stores up to 6 (six) hours of

TV programmes.

The Time Shift video bar indicates the status and timing of the stored TV programmes.

Now

22:04:30

1 2 3 4 5

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(continued)

Marking the contents for recording

You need to ‘mark’ the contents in the

Time Shift Buffer before it can be recorded to the hard disk. The recording will take effect when you put the recorder to standby mode.

21:00

Cancel Rec.

22:13

23:30

Prog Info

Clearing the Time Shift Buffer

All the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared when you switch the recorder to standby mode, except for the marked contents which will then be stored into the hard disk. You can also clear the contents using the following steps while the recorder is turned on.

A Press OPTIONS on the remote control.

The tools menu appears.

Tools

Audio language

Time search

Reset TSB

Settings

To fi nd a scene within the Time

Shift Buffer

Rotate the rotary wheel to skip backward or forward in the Time Shift Buffer.

Fast rotate the rotary wheel for fast backward/forward search.

To mark the starting point of recording

Press REC once.

To mark the end of the recording

Navigate to the end of the scene and press STOP x.

To cancel the marked recording

Press the Red button.

B Move to { Reset TSB } and press OK.

A warning message on clearing the

Time Shift Buffer appears.

Warning

This action will clear the Time Shift Buffer.

Do you want to continue?

Yes No

C To proceed, select { Yes } in the menu and press OK on the remote control.

Otherwise, select { No } in the menu and press OK on the remote control to abort the operation.

Helpful Hints:

– Marking of recording can be done forward or backward within the Time Shift Buffer.

– You can set the length of skip search interval, see chapter ‘System Menu Options -

Playback settings - { Replay interval } / { Skip interval }’ for details.

Note:

In addition, executing the following actions will also clear the contents in the

Time Shift Buffer: settings menu.

– Change the { Record mode } or

{ Clock } setting.

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(continued)

Pause live TV function


Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes.

A Press PAUSE LIVE TV u on the remote control to pause playback.

B To resume playback, press the same button again.

If you want to return to the live TV programme, just press LIVE TV.

Instant replay function


Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes.

Rotating the rotary wheel anti-clockwise to replay the live TV programme.

The scene is jumped back by 30 seconds (default setting) at each step of movement. Fast rotate the rotary wheel to increase the search speed.

If you want to return to the live TV programme, just press LIVE TV.

Watching digital TV broadcast

This DVD recorder is able to receive free-to-air DVB-T (Digital Video

Broadcast-Terrestrial) and radio stations.

As new services are added over time, make sure to regularly update and install new channels. See chapter ‘System Menu

Options - Tuner settings - { Digital }’ for details.

A Press LIVE TV repeatedly to switch to a digital TV tuner.

B Press P +/- to select a desired channel.

C While watching digital TV broadcast, you can have the following options:

Changing the subtitle/audio language

This operation works only for broadcasts with multiple subtitle/audio languages.

Press AUDIO or SUBTITLE on the remote control.

Showing the programme information

A Press INFO on the remote control to display programme information screen.

Goto Prog Info

FlexTime function

While recording is in progress, press on the remote control to go back to the beginning of the recording and start playback.

OR

Press PREV . until you reach the scene to begin.

B

The display consists of an information box showing the description of the current programme and the name of the next programme of that channel.

To view the programme information on other channels, press the P +/-.

To view the next day programme, press the Yellow button for { Next }

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(continued)

Using the toolbar options

While in live TV mode, press OPTIONS on the remote control.

If the selection in the menu is greyed out, that means the feature is not available or cannot be changed in the current state.

Changing subtitle language

This option is only available if the TV programme broadcast more than one subtitle language.

A

Move to { Subtitle language } and press B to enter its options.

B

Press repeatedly until the language you want is selected.

The languages may be numbered or abbreviated, such as ‘en’ for English.

C Press OK to confi rm.

Tools

Audio language

Subtitle language

Time search

Reset TSB

Settings

Lang I

Searching by time

This option allows you to skip to a specifi c time in the Time Shift Buffer.

Changing audio soundtrack language

This option is only available if the TV programme broadcast more than one audio language.

A Move to { Audio language } and press

B to enter its options.

B

Press repeatedly until the audio language you want is selected.

{ 01 } is the original broadcast language and { 02} is the additional broadcast language.

C

Press OK to confi rm.

Press the Green on the remote control for { Goto }, then enter the time where you want playback to start.

Or;

A In Options menu, move to { Time

search } and press B to enter the time fi eld (hours : minutes : seconds).

B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time where playback should start.


Playback skips to the time entered.

Clearing the Time Shift Buffer

A Move to { Reset TSB } and press B.

B

Press OK.

A warning message appears.

C

To proceed, select { Yes } in the menu and press OK on the remote control.

The contents in the Time Shift Buffer

(TSB) will be cleared.

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Using the Home menu

About the Home menu

Home menu allows access to contents on your Hard Disk recording, media fi les on

Hard Disk, and contents of disc and USB.

It also allows transferring of content among various media types.

C Use the cursor keys to select recordings, audio/video fi les or photos.

D Press u to start playback.

PAUSE LIVE TV

A

Press HOME on the remote control.

The Home menu appears.

Source

Hard Disk

Disc Tray

USB

Content

Recordings

Video files

Music

Photo

B Move the selection bar to a desired media or function and press B or OK to select.

{ Hard Disk }

To access the contents stored on the hard disk, such as your recordings, photos, music or video fi les.

{ Disc Tray }

To access the contents of the disc. In case the tray is empty, nothing will be shown.

{ USB }

To access the contents of the connected

USB fl ash drive or camera. In case there is no device connected or the device is not able to detect by the recorder, nothing will be shown.

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Using the Home menu

(continued)

Viewing media information

To view general information on the selected media such as size, remaining space, media type etc.

A Press HOME.


B Move the selection bar to a desired source.

If the media information is available, a text label will be appeared next to the blue softkey.

C Press the Blue button on the remote control to display the information.

{ HDD Info }

Recorder hard disk information.

– Remaining hard disk size for video partition (TV recordings and DivX movies).

– Space used by protected/unprotected titles.

– Free time for recording based on the current active recording mode.

– Remaining hard disk size for data partition (for music and photo fi les) and its free space size for recording.

{ DVDR Info }

DVD±R or DVD±RW information.

– Disc name, type and status

– Total size.

– Used space.

– Available space.

– Space used by protected titles.

{ USB Info }

USB drive information.

– Name.

– Total memory size.

– Available space.

D Press the Blue button again returns to the previous menu.

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Before Recording

Recording media

The recording media for this recorder are internal hard disk drive and DVD±R/

±RW/+R DL.

– The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to the recording titles.

DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable)

– Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data is erased.

DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer)

– It contains the same usage as DVD+R, the only difference is the capacity of 8.5 GB.

It offers two recordable layers on a single

DVD disc. The layers are accessible from the same side of the disc, so recording can occur completely uninterrupted.

Supported disc type and media speeds

Disc

DVD+R

DVD+RW

Media speeds

1x - 16x

2.4x - 8x

DVD-RW

DVD+R DL

2.4x - 4x

2.4x

DVD±R (DVD Recordable)

– Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.

– Editing can be done on DVD±R discs as long as they have not been fi nalised.

– You can also delete unwanted recordings.

However, the disc space occupied by the deleted recordings cannot be recovered for further recording.

– To play a DVD±R disc on other DVD players, it must be fi nalised. After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc. See ‘Edit Recordings - Recordable

DVD - Finalising the DVD±R for playback’ for details.

Helpful Hints:

– In some cases, you may not be able to add new recording to a recordable DVD that contains recordings from other DVD recorders.

– If the newly recorded title in the hard disk is not accessible, turn the recorder off and on again to recover the recording.

– If you are unable to fi t a title to a recordable DVD, split the title to remove the unwanted sections. See ‘Edit Recordings -

Hard Disk - Video editing’ for details.

– If power failure occurred while copying the recordings from hard disk is in progress, it may lead to a bad disc.

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Default recording settings

You can preset your recording settings in the recording setup menu.

PAUSE LIVE TV


(continued)

D Use keys to select the setting you wish to change and press B to access its options.

Instructions and explanations of the options are provided in the following pages.

If the option in the menu is greyed out, that means the feature is not available or not possible to change at the current state.

E Press OK to confi rm any new settings.

To return to the previous menu screen, press BACK .

F

To exit, press OPTIONS.



Tools

Audio language

Time search

Reset TSB

Settings

Helpful Hints:

– Changing the Recording Mode clears the contents in the Time Shift Buffer, only the marked contents (in red bar) will be recorded into the hard disk of this recorder.

– Your recording picture quality will be changed according to the selected record mode , including watching the live TV through the recorder.

B Move to { Settings } and press OK.

The system settings menu appears.

Language

Recording

Playback

Video output

Audio

Analogue tuner

Digital tuner

Setup

Preferences

Record mode

Auto protect

SAT recording

Chapters

Audio record mode

C Move to { Recording } and press B.

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Recording settings

(underlined options are the factory default settings)

Record mode The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time.

DVDR5520H

Record Mode

Auto protect

SAT recording

HQ (high quality)

SP

(standard play)

SPP (standard play plus)

LP

(long play)

EP (extended play)

SLP

(super long play)

SEP (super extended play)

23

45

56

68

90

135

180

6

8

3

4

1

2

2.5

1 hr 55 mins

3 hrs 40 mins

4 hrs 35 mins

5 hrs 30 mins

7 hrs 20 mins

11 hrs 5 mins

14 hrs 45 mins

DVDR5570H

Record Mode

HQ (high quality)

SP (standard play)

SPP

(standard play plus)

LP (long play)

EP (extended play)

SLP

(super long play)


(250GB)

40

77

96

115

153

230

300

6

8

1

2

2.5

3

4

1 hr 55 mins

3 hrs 40 mins

4 hrs 35 mins

5 hrs 30 mins

7 hrs 20 mins

11 hrs 5 mins

14 hrs 45 mins

Note: When copying from hard disk to a recordable DVD, the recording mode of the selected recording in the hard disk will automatically be transferred. Selecting another recording mode is not possible. The factory default setting is SPP.

With this feature, delete and edit on the protected titles are not possible.

{ On } – New recorded titles will be automatically

{ Off } protected.

– Disable the function.

Note: To delete a protected title, fi rst press the Blue button on the remote control to turn off the protect feature, then press the Red button to delete.

This feature is only available if you have connected a Satellite

Receiver or other device to the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT scart socket of this recorder. See ‘Record to Hard Disk - Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver’ for details.

{ On } – Enable this recorder to start and stop

{ Off } recording when a signal is received from the connected device.

– Disable the function.

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Recording settings


Chapters

Audio record mode

Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a specifi c point in the recording quickly.

{ Smart } – Chapter markers will be inserted at the beginning and end of each commercial block automatically after recording ended.

– For DV camcorder recording only, a chapter marker is inserted whenever there is a break in the time code on the DV tape.

{ Off } – No chapter marker is inserted in the recording.

{ Standard } – Chapter markers are inserted automatically during recording at approximately 5 (fi ve) minutes interval.

Notes: { Smart } setting

– This can only happen when you put the recorder to standby mode after the recording is completed. While in standby mode, minor noise and heat will be generated due to commercial chapter marking operation is in progress. Every one hour of recording requires at least 30 minutes of processing time.

Previous recordings before you turn on this feature will not be processed.

– When watching the recording, you can press NEXT > button on the remote control to skip over commercials.

– Accuracy of commercial block detection depends on the broadcasting parameters.

Select the type of audio mode for digital recording.

{ Stereo } – Disable digital audio input. Record audio in stereo mode.

{ Multichannel } – Record audio in multi-channel mode.

Note: Multi-channel recordings from digital terrestrial tuner can only be played back on this recorder.

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Record TV Programme

CAUTION!

– Copy prohibited contents cannot be recorded on this recorder.

– When the hard disk is full, making a new recording automatically deletes the oldest unprotected title on the hard disk to make space for the new recording.

Record a specifi c section of

TV programmes

This is only possible for the TV programmes that can be found in the

Time Shift Buffer.

PAUSE LIVE TV

Record current TV programme

Follow the instructions below to record the TV programmes to this recorder’s hard disk, where you can store for future viewing and copy to a recordable DVD disc if required.

A While the Time Shift Buffer is at ‘LIVE’ position, press REC on the remote control.

It starts recording from the current position, up to maximum of 6 (six) hours.

21:00

Cancel Rec.

23:30

LIVE

Prog Info

A

Rotate the rotary wheel or press b / B to search within the Time Shift Buffer for the point where you want to begin or end the recording.

B Press REC to mark the fi rst point and press STOP x to mark the second point.

A red marking will be visible on the video bar to indicate the marked recording.

Press REC repeatedly will set the recording time length in 30-minute increments, up to a maximum of 6 (six) hours.

B

You can turn off your TV and the recorder to standby mode while recording.

The recorder continues recording and stops at the designated end time.

If you wish to stop the recording before the scheduled time, press STOP x.

21:00

Cancel Rec.

22:13

23:30

Prog Info

To cancel the recording, press the Red button for { Cancel Rec }.

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Simultaneous record and play function

Playback from DVD

A

Press OPEN CLOSE

ç

on the recorder’s front panel.

B

Load in a disc to start playback.

While recording a TV programme to the hard disk, you can play a previously recorded title from hard disk, playback a

DVD video disc or you can also playback music, photo slideshows or DivX videos from hard disk, optical disc or USB. It is also possible to watch playback from other connected devices.

PAUSE LIVE TV

Playback from USB

A Insert a USB fl ash drive to the USB socket.

B Press USB on the remote control.

C

Select a fi le and press u to start playback.

Playback from HDD

A Press HDD LIST on the remote control.

Source

Hard Disk

Disc Tray

USB

Content

Recordings

Video files

Music

Photo

Playback from other device

This is only possible if this recorder is connected to the TV using the

EXT1 TO TV socket.

Press SCART to view the picture from the device which is connected to the

EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket of this recorder.

If there is no device connected to the

EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket, pressing

SCART switches to TV preset.

Previous

HDD Info

B Use keys to reach the title you want to play.

C Press u to start playback.

Watching other TV programmes

Use the TVs channel up/down button to select a different TV channel.

Helpful Hint:

– Remember to switch the TV back to its video input channel if you want to watch the

TV channel through the recorder or play back the recorded disc.

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(continued)

Automatic recording from

Satellite Receiver

The feature is only applicable to the

Satellite Receiver (or any similar devices) that is connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/

SAT scart socket of this recorder. In addition, the Satellite Receiver must have a timer function that is able to control the recording function of this recorder.


Ensure that the { SAT recording } mode in the recording setting is set to

{ On }.

A Use the Satellite Receiver’s timer programming function to program the recording (refer to the Satellite

Receiver’s user manual).

Each recording can be programmed up to 6 (six) hours.

B Turn off the Satellite Receiver to standby mode.

C Turn off the recorder to standby mode.

Leave the recorder and Satellite

Receiver in standby mode for the recording.

The recorder starts recording when it detects a signal from the Satellite

Receiver.

Helpful Hint:

– The recorder’s timer recordings take priority over automatic satellite recording.

Automatic Satellite recording stops if the recorder’s timer recording is due to start.

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(continued)

About timer recording

Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. This recorder tunes to the right programme channel and begins recording at the specifi ed time.

With this recorder, you can schedule up to 40 recordings at a time and up to 6

(six) hours for each recording. During timer recording, changing the recorder’s channel is not possible.

Note: If the scheduled timer recording is longer than 6 (six) hours, it splits into two or more titles.

There are two ways to program a timer recording

– Using the ShowView

– Using manual timer programming

Timer recording (ShowView system)

This is a simple timer programming system. To use it, enter the ShowView programme number associated with your television programme. You can fi nd this number in your TV listings magazine.

A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder.

B Press TIMER (SHOWVIEW) on the remote control.

The timer menu appears.

List of timers Timer details

New Timer

Start time

Stop time

Date

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

VPS/PDC

Recording target

ShowView

PAUSE LIVE TV

OK

TIMER

(SHOWVIEW)

C

Press the Blue button on the remote control for { ShowView }

The ShowView entry menu appears.

ShowView System

Enter ShowView program number :

Clear Store Cancel

About ‘VPS/PDC’

‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or

‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is used to control the start and duration of

TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, this recorder will then turn on and off at the correct time.

D Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the ShowView programme number

(e.g. 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’).

To clear the programme number, press the Red button for { Clear }.

To cancel the programme and exit the menu, press the Yellow button for

{ Cancel }.

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(continued)

E

To confi rm your entry, press the Green button for { Store }.

A message to enter channel list appears.

F Select { OK } in the menu and press OK to confi rm.

The programme information appears.

Timer recording (manually)


B Press TIMER (SHOWVIEW) on the remote control.


New timer

Start time

Stop time

Date

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

VPS/PDC

Recording target

20:30

21:30

16/01/07

Analogue

P05

Show

Once

On

HDD

Clear all Store

Start time

20 30

Cancel

List of timers Timer details

New Timer

Start time

Stop time

Date

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

VPS/PDC

Recording target

ShowView

G

To change the recording settings, move to the respective fi eld and press B.

{ Repeat }

{ VPS/PDC }

{ Recording target }

- Once

- Weekly

- Mon~Fri

- Daily

- Off

- On

- HDD

- DVD

C

Press the Green button on the remote control for { New Timer }

The new timer entry menu appears.

New Timer

Start time

Stop time

Date

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

VPS/PDC

Recording target

Clear All Store

Start time

H Select a setting and press OK.

I Once complete, store the setting by pressing the Green button for { Store }.

J To exit, press TIMER (SHOWVIEW).

The ‘

TIMER

’ icon lights up on the display panel if a timer recording is set.

Cancel

Helpful Hint:

– If the recorder is not in standby mode, a notifi cation message appears before the timer recording begins. If you ignore the message, the recorder automatically switches to the respective channel and starts recording.

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(continued)

{ Start time } Enter the start time of recording (hours : minutes).

{ Stop time }

{

{

{

Date }

Source }

Channel }

Enter the end time of recording (hours : minutes).

Enter the date for recording (Day/

Month/Year).

Select the source

(analogue tuner or digital tuner) to record.

Select the TV channel or the external input channel for recording.

{ Title name } Enter the title name for this recording.

{ Repeat }

{ VPS/PDC }

{ Recording

target }

Select a repeat recording setting

{Once, Weekly,

Mon~Fri, Daily}.

Turn on or off the

VPS/PDC setting.

Select the destination for recording (HDD or DVD).

Helpful Hint:

– If the recorder is not in standby mode, a notifi cation message appears before the timer recording begins. If you ignore the message, the recorder automatically switches to the respective channel and start recording.

D Select the entry fi eld and press B.

E Use keys or the alphanumeric

keypad 0-9 to select or enter the recording information, then press OK to confi rm.

F Once complete, store the setting by pressing the Green button for { Store }.

G To exit, press TIMER (SHOWVIEW).

The ‘

TIMER

’ icon lights up on the display panel if a timer recording is set.

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(continued)

Changing/Deleting a scheduled recording

G Once complete, store the setting by pressing the Green button for { Store }.

H To exit, press TIMER (SHOWVIEW).

A

Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder.

B

Press TIMER (SHOWVIEW) on the remote control.


List of timers

20:30 - P05 TELE-Once



Delete New Timer

Timer details

Start time

Stop time

Date

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

VPS/PDC

Recording target

On

HDD

20:30

21:30

16/01/07

Analogue

P05

ABC

Once

Change ShowView

C Select a scheduled recording which you want to delete or edit.

D To delete the scheduled recording, press the Red button on the remote control for { Delete }.

E To change the scheduled recording, press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Change }.

The timer entry menu appears.

New timer

Start time

Stop time

Date

20:30

21:30

16/01/07

Source

Channel

Title name

Repeat

Analogue

P05

Show

VPS/PDC

Recording target

Once

On

HDD

Clear all Store

Start time

20 30

Cancel

F

Make the necessary changes in the respective entry fi eld.

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Record from external devices

Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/

DVD player)

Switching to camera mode will clear the

Time Shift Buffer.

Select a media type to record.

Hard Disk Optical Disc Cancel

A

When you connect your external device to this recorder, you can choose to make a recording from the external device to the hard disk or a recordable DVD.

Copy-protected material cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Before you start...

Mark the contents in the Time Shift

Buffer for which you wish to record to the hard disk. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you start camcorder recording.

PAUSE LIVE TV


B

Connect the external device (e.g. camcorder, VCR, DVD player) to this recorder.

C

Press CAM on the remote control.

A warning message appears. All the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared, only the ‘marked’ contents will be stored onto the hard disk.

D

Select the destination for recording and press OK to confi rm.

E

Press P +/- repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected socket of the device.

{ CAM 1 } : S-VIDEO or VIDEO socket at the front.

{ EXT 1 } : EXT1 TO TV scart socket at the back.

{ EXT 2 } : EXT2-TO VCR/SAT scart socket at the back.

F

Turn on the external device and fi nd the place where you want the recording to begin, then put the external device to pause mode.

G Press REC to start recording and start the external device playback.

To pause the recording, press u.

To continue recording, press u again.

A new chapter marker is created after recording restarts (for recordable DVD only).

H

To stop the recording, press STOP x.

A new title will be created when you begin another recording.

I To exit, press LIVE TV.

Helpful Hint:

– While recording from an external device to the hard disk or recordable DVD is in progress, you can press the OK button to generate chapter marker at a specifi c point.

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(continued)

Recording from a DV

Camcorder

C Press CAM on the remote control.

A warning message appears. All the contents in the Time Shift Buffer will be cleared, only the ‘marked’ contents will be stored onto the hard disk.

When you connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN socket of this recorder, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder using the recorder’s remote control. Furthermore, the smart chaptering feature ensures the chapter markers are created at each break in the images.


Mark the contents in the Time Shift

Buffer for which you wish to record to the hard disk. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you start camcorder recording.

Switching to camera mode will clear the

Time Shift Buffer.

Select a media type to record.

Hard Disk Optical Disc Cancel

D

Select the destination for recording and press OK to confi rm.

E Turn on the DV camcorder and start playback.

F Press REC to start recording.

PAUSE LIVE TV

DV control


B Connect your Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder to the DV IN socket of this recorder.

G

To use the recorder’s remote control to control the camcorder’s operation during recording, press the Green button on the remote control for { DV control }.

The DV control buttons display on the screen.

Cancel

00:11:25

CHAPTER DIVIDE HIDE

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(continued)

H You can navigate to the respective control keys on the screen to control the playback of your DV camcorder.

I To stop the recording, press STOP x.

Both the recorder and camcorder stop.

J

To exit, press LIVE TV.

Helpful Hints:

– Some camcorders cannot be controlled by on-screen DV control buttons.

– Mixing of PAL and NTSC video format recording on a same recordable DVD is not possible.

– If a part of the tape is blank, the recording will pause. Recording starts automatically when there is a recordable signal. However, if there is more than 5 (fi ve) minutes of blank tape, the recording ends automatically.

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Copy TV programmes from HDD

About copying Copying recordings to recordable DVD

Content

Recordings

Video files

Music

Photo

Sorting

New

All

Genre

Protected

Delete order

Last played

TV programmes recorded to the hard disk will be kept as ‘Recordings’ content.

It allows you to edit your recording easily and copy to a recordable DVD for safe keeping or later viewing.

The time required for copying is depending on the recording mode that was used on the hard disk recordings. It is not possible to change the recording mode for the copying process. It is therefore important that you choose the appropriate recording mode when you set up the recording to the hard disk.

The copying process is done at a higher speed than the recording. The maximum copying speed is up to 4x. You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

Hard disk Recordable DVD

HDD recording mode

HQ

SP

SPP

LP

EP

SLP

SEP

Hours of recordings can be stored in an empty

4.7GB recordable DVD

4

6

8

1

2

2.5

3

Time required for copying 1 hour of recording

15.0 mins

8.0 mins

7.0 mins

6.0 mins

4.5 mins

3.5 mins

2.5 mins

A


B

Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder.

C

Press HDD LIST on the remote control.

D Use keys to reach the title you want, then press the Green button on the remote control for { Copy }.

The making disc copy information appears.

Check Disc

Title

Length

CH8 15-Jul-2007 13:54

52 min

Available Space 2 hr 03 min

Copying Time 19 min

Erase disc Start Cancel

E

Press the Green button to start copy.

Otherwise, press the Yellow button to abort the operation.

If you are using a DVD±RW for recording, you can press . / > to select the space in the disc where you want the recording to be placed (e.g. the space of a deleted title).

Helpful Hint:

– If you are unable to fi t a title to a recordable DVD, split the title to remove the unwanted sections. See ‘Edit Recordings -

Hard Disk - Video editing’ for details.

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Copy TV programmes from HDD

(continued)

Changing the screen display for recordable DVD

If the recordable DVD has been used in a computer drive or in another recorder, the screen menu may not be displayed correctly.

Before you can make recording to this disc on this recorder, you must change the screen display of the disc to ‘Philips’ type.

A Load in a recordable DVD.

B Press HOME on the remote control.

C

Move to { Disc Tray }.

Source

Hard Disk

Disc Tray

USB

Adapt menu

Titles

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title n

D

If { Adapt menu } appears, it means this disc has a different menu format. Press the Red button on the remote control.

A message to confi rm your action appears on the TV.

E Press OK to confi rm adapt menu action.

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Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD

A part of this recorder’s hard disk drive can be used as a Media Jukebox, allowing you to store and playback your videos, music and photos. You can copy these fi les from either USB or DVD to the hard disk, from hard disk to USB and recordable DVD and even directly between USB and recordable DVD.

E Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want. To make multiple selections, press SELECT.

F Press the Green button for { Copy }.

Media type selection screen appears.

Target for copy.

Choose destination for copy.

To Disc

To USB

Notes:

It is not possible to copy video or

TV recordings from the hard disk to a USB device.

The Media Jukebox supports the following fi les:

– MP3 and Windows Media music (.mp3 and .wma)

– JPEG digital camera photos (.jpg)

– DivX movies (.avi and .divx)

G Select the destination for copying and press OK to confi rm.

Otherwise, press BACK to return to the previous menu.

H Press OK again to start copy.

Otherwise, select { Cancel } in the menu and press OK to abort the operation.

Copying fi les from HDD to

USB or recordable DVD

You can copy the fi les from the recorder’s hard disk to your USB thumb drive or recordable DVD. When copy to USB, only data fi les (MP3, WMA,

DivX and JPEG) are allowed.


B Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder or a USB thumb drive to the

USB socket.

C Press HOME.

D Select the media where the fi les are stored and press B.

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Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD

(continued)

Copying fi les from USB to

HDD or recordable DVD

Copying fi les from CD/DVD to HDD or USB

You can copy the data fi les (MP3, WMA,

DivX and JPEG) in your USB drive to this recorder’s hard disk drive or recordable

DVD.

You can only copy the data fi les (MP3,

WMA, DivX and JPEG) from your disc to this recorder’s hard disk drive or USB device.


B Connect the USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera to the USB socket at the front panel of the recorder.

C Press USB on the remote control to view the fi les.

D Navigate in the menu and select the fi les to copy. To make multiple selections, press SELECT.

E Press the Green button for { Copy }.



B Insert a CD/DVD into the recorder.

C

Press DISC on the remote control.

The disc content menu appears.

D

Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want. To make multiple selections, press SELECT.

E Press the Green button for { Copy }.


Target for copy.


To Hard Disk

To Disc

Target for copy.


To Hard Disk

To USB

F Select the destination for copying and press OK to confi rm.

Otherwise, press BACK 2 to return to the previous menu.

G A confi rmation dialogue appears, press

OK to start copy.

Copy

1 item(s) selected for copying.

F Select the destination for copying and press OK to confi rm.

Otherwise, press BACK 2 to return to the previous menu.

G A confi rmation dialogue appears, press

OK to start copy.


Copy Cancel


Helpful Hint:

– All DivX (.avi or .divx) fi les will be copied to the Video partition of the hard disk, while all music (.mp3 or .wma) and digital camera photos (.jpg) will be copied to the Data partition.

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Playback from Hard Disk

Hard Disk navigation

The Hard Disk drive serves as a media jukebox which allows you to store all sources of recordings (TV recordings, videos, music and photos). The titles recorded or copied to the hard disk will automatically be saved under separate contents based on the characteristics of the recordings.

Hard Disk

Content

Sorting

Titles

B Select a contents type and press B to access its sorting display options.

Content

Recordings

Video files

Music

Photo

Sorting

New

All

Genre

Protected

Delete order

Last played

The sorting options are varied with the kind of content selected.

C Select a sorting option and press B to view the titles.

D To exit the menu, press HOME.

A Press HOME.


Source

Hard Disk

Disc Tray

USB

Content

Recordings

Video files

Music

Photo

Previous

HDD Info

Content searching

You can search for content of a specifi c type on the Hard Disk by fi lters and keywords. This feature is only applicable to Recordings and Music fi les.

A If content search is available, press the

Blue button for { Search }.

Search

{ Recordings }

Contains recordings from the Time Shift

Buffer (TV programmes).

{ Video fi les }

Contains only DivX or compatible video fi les (.avi or .divx).

{ Music }

Contains only audio fi les (.mp3 or .wma).

{ Photo }

Contains only picture fi les (.jpg or .jpeg).

B

Select your preferred search criteria shows on the TV and press the Red button to start searching.

Search Clear Back

C When the search is completed, a list of all matching content items will be displayed.

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(continued)

Basic operation

Each recording stored on the hard disk is displayed in the HDD list with an Index

Picture.

.

(PREV/REW) /

> (NEXT/FFW)

– Move to the beginning or previous/ next chapter.

– Press and hold for Fast backward/ forward search. Press the button again to increase the search speed (4x, 16x,

64x, 256x).


Delete

Titles

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Copy

Info

Time 00:37:34 SP

Date 07.07.2007

Genre Others

Child Lock Protect

B Use keys to reach the title you want to play, then press u to start playback.

This recorder has resume playback ability. Playback always begins at the last stopped point. To start playback from the beginning, press OK.

Symbols at the { Info } screen indicating:

– title is still part of the recording in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’.

– title is locked.

P – title is protected.

C – title is copy-protected.

c – title is set for auto commercial

block chapter marking.

– title has been viewed.

– title has been edited.

Rotary wheel

– Rotate the rotary wheel by one click to the left or right to skip backward or forward in the Time Shift Buffer.

– Rotating the rotary wheel for fast and easy navigation within the Time Shift

Buffer.

INFO

– Show or hide the title information, video bar and additional features that can be accessed via the colour coded button.

PAUSE LIVE TV u

– View a still picture or resume playback.

STOP x

– Stop playback.


PAUSE LIVE TV

C

During playback, you can use the following buttons on the remote control to access additional playback features.

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(continued)

Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD

These options are displayed at the bottom of the hard disk title content menu.

A

Press HDD LIST on the remote control.

B

Use keys to reach the title you want.

C

Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu.

Delete Copy Child Lock Protect

Chld Unlck Unprotect

{ Delete }

Red button – Delete the selected title from the hard disk.

{ Copy }

Green button – Copy the selected title to a recordable DVD. Copy to USB device only possible for data fi les.

{ Child Lock } / { Chld Unlck }

Yellow button – Lock or unlock the selected title from viewing. A four-digit pin code is required to play the locked title or to unlock the title.

Note: This option only visible if the

{ Child lock } setting is enabled. See

‘System Menu Options - Playback settings

- { Access }’.

{ Protect } / { Unprotect }

Blue button – Protect or unprotect the title against editing or automatic deletion of recordings.


Repeat hard disk playback

While playback the title in the hard disk, you can select to repeat playback the title or a specifi c segment within the title.

Repeat Repeat A-B

Press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Repeat }.

The title will be played back repeatedly until you press the Yellow button again.

Press the Blue button on the remote control for { Repeat A-B }.

The fi rst press to mark the starting point of repeat playback and the second press to mark the ending point.

The marked segment will be played back repeatedly until you press the Blue button again.

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You can view, copy or delete the contents of a USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera through this recorder.

Playback from USB device

D To stop playback, press STOP x or remove the USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera from the USB socket.

Helpful Hints:

– The USB socket only supports playback and copying of JPEG/MP3/WMA/DivX fi les.

– The USB socket does not support the connection of other USB devices except to a

USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera.

– When the USB device does not fi t into the

USB socket, a USB extension cable is required.

A

Connect the USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera directly to the USB socket on the front panel (as shown in the above illustration).

B Press USB on the remote control to view the fi les.

The content menu appears.

Content

Video

Music

Photo

Root

Folder 01

Folder 02

C

Select the fi le to play and press u to start playback.

During playback, the available playback settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

For more playback information, see

‘Playing an audio CD (MP3/WMA)’,

‘Playing a JPEG photo (slideshow)’ or

‘Playing a DivX disc’ for details.

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Playback from Disc

Playable discs

Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD±RW

(DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over.

DVD±R

(DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once.

DVD+R DL

(DVD+R Double Layer); same as DVD±R.

IMPORTANT!

– If the inhibit icon ‘X’ or appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.

– DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.

Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same region zone as your player.

Starting disc playback

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile

Disc)

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)

Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

ReWritable

CD-R (CD-Recordable)

Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

Audio CD (Compact Disc

Digital Audio)

Recordable

MP3/WMA-Disc

Video CD

(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

A Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the recorder.

B Press OPEN CLOSE ç on the front of the recorder.

You can also hold down the STOP x button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray.

C Place the disc into the tray with the label facing up, then press OPEN CLOSE ç .

For double-sided discs, load the side which you want to play facing up.

D Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder.

E Playback may start automatically.

Otherwise, press DISC. Navigate to the track/title to play and press u.

Helpful Hints:

– This recorder has resume playback ability

(for certain type of disc). Press PLAY to resume playback or press OK to start playback from the beginning.

– If the pin code entry dialogue appears on the TV, this means that the child lock was activated for the inserted disc. You have to enter your four-digit pin code.

DivX, DivX Ultra

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Playing a DVD video disc

Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g.,, subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu.

A

Insert a DVD.

If the disc menu appears, use keys to select a play option and press OK to confi rm or the alphanumeric keypad

0-9 to input your selection.

To access the disc menu

Press DISC on the remote control.

To select the previous or next chapter/title

During playback, press SELECT on the remote control to toggle between

‘TITLE’ or ‘CHAPTER’, then press . /

>.

B To stop playback, press STOP x.

Playing a (Super) Video CDs

(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’

(Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display.

A

Insert a (Super) Video CD.

If the disc index menu appears, use keys to select a play option or use the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection and press OK to confi rm.

To return to the previous menu, press

BACK on the remote control.

B

To stop playback, press STOP x.

Playing a DVD recordable disc

A Insert a DVD recordable disc.

The Index Picture screen appears.

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Empty title

00:05:12

HQ

15.07.06

02:00:24

SP

28.07.06

00:35:12

SP

Delete Child Lock Protect

B Use keys to select a title to play, then press u.

C To stop playback, press STOP x.

Helpful Hint:

– If the message ‘EMPTY DISC’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.

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Playing an audio CD (MP3/WMA)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single

CD-ROM than a regular CD.

A Insert an audio CD.

The content menu appears.

Otherwise, press DISC.

Content

Video

Music

Photo

Root

Images

MP3

B Select the audio album or track to play and press u.

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Album

Track number 06/14

Track time 04:12:10

C During playback, you can press . /

> to select the next/previous track.

D To stop playback, press STOP x.

Helpful Hints:

– If both JPEG pictures and MP3/WMA are in the same disc, you can choose to playback the JPEG pictures or MP3/WMA by selecting

{ Photo } or { Music } in the menu.

– Only the fi rst session of a multi-session CD will be played back.

– This recorder does not support MP3PRO audio format.

– If any special characters are present in the

MP3 track name (ID3) or album name, it might not be displayed correctly on the screen because this recorder does not support the characters.

Playing a DivX fi le

See ‘System Menu Options - Setup

Settings - { DivX VOD }’ for information on purchasing or renting movies from

DivX VOD service. This recorder can only playback DivX movies which are less than 4GB.

A Press HOME.

B

Select the media where the DivX fi le is stored and press B.

C

Select { Video } in the content menu.

D Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want to play, then press u to start playback.

During playback, you can;

If multilingual subtitles are available on the DivX disc, you can press SUBTITLE on the remote control to change the subtitle language.

If the DivX title provides different audio tracks, you can press AUDIO on the remote control to change the audio stream.

To select the character set that supports the recorded subtitle:


2) Move to { Character set } in the menu and press B.

3) Make your selection and press OK.

E To stop playback, press STOP x.

Helpful Hints:

– Subtitle fi les with the following fi le name extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported but do not appear on the fi le navigation menu.

– The subtitle fi le name has to be the same as the fi le name of the movie.

– The subtitle can only be displayed up to an average of 45 characters.

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Playing JPEG photo fi les

(slide show)

A Press HOME.

Additional Playback Features

E Select a fi le and press u to start the slide show playback or press OK to show the overview images.

During playback, the available playback settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Source

Hard Disk

Disc Tray

USB

B

Select the media where the JPEG photos are stored and press B.

Content

Video

Music

Photo

Zoom Repeat Speed Dn Speed Up

C Select { Photo } in the menu and press

B.

From Hard Disk only, { Photo folders } and { Photo albums } options appear.

Press B again to select the option you want the photo fi les to appear.

Note: { Photo albums } option is not available on optical disc and USB.

D Press B repeatedly until a list of photo fi le names appear.

The fi rst 4 photos found in the currently selected folder will be displayed at the right hand panel.

Photo folders roll 1 roll 2 roll 3

Info

{ Zoom }

Red button – Activate zoom mode. The slideshow playback will pause.

{ Zoom In } Blue button: enlarge the picture.

{ Zoom Out } Yellow button: revert to the actual size.

{ End } Red button: exit zoom mode and continue slideshow playback.

{ Repeat }

Green button – Toggle between repeat on and off.

{ Speed Dn } / { Speed Up }

Yellow and Blue buttons – Change the slideshow playback speed.

{ Slow }

{ Medium }

{ Fast }

10 (ten) seconds interval.

5 (fi ve) seconds interval.

3 (three) seconds interval.

F To stop playback, press STOP x.

Copy

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100 photo(s)

To Album

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Helpful Hints:

– If both JPEG photos and MP3s are in the same disc, you can choose to playback the

JPEG photos or MP3s by selecting { Photo } or { Music } in the menu.

– If the JPEG photo is not recorded with an

‘exif’ type fi le, the actual thumbnail picture will not be shown on the display. It will be replaced with a ‘blue mountain’ thumbnail picture.

– Some types of JPEG fi le cannot be played on this recorder.

– It may require longer time for the recorder to display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.

– Unreadable disc or disc with no name will be displayed as ‘Unknown Data’.

– During JPEG photo playback, pressing

OPTIONS button switches to live TV mode.

Playing musical slideshow

This is only possible if both the JPEG photo fi les and music are stored in the same media.

A Press HOME.

B

Select the media where the music are stored and press B.

Content

Video

Music

Photo

Root

Images

MP3

C Select { Music } in the menu and press

B.

D Use the cursor keys to reach the folder/ fi le you want to play, then press u to start playback.

Supported JPEG picture formats

File format:

– The fi le extension has to be ‘*.JPG’ and

‘*.JPEG’.

– This recorder can only display digital camera pictures according to the JPEG-

EXIF format, typically used by almost all digital cameras. It cannot display Motion

JPEG, progressive JPEG and other JPEG formats, or pictures in formats other than JPEG, or sound clips associated with pictures.

– The JPEG photos with resolution more than 13 megapixel cannot be supported.

SlideShow

Track 01.mp3

Track 02.mp3

Track 03.mp3

Track 04.mp3

Track 05.mp3

Track 06.mp3

Track 07.mp3

Shuffle

Artist

Track Name

Album

Track number 06/14

Track time 04:12:10

Repeat

E Press the Red button on the remote control for { SlideShow }.

The { Photo Content } menu appears.

F

Select a photo fi le and press u to start slideshow playback.

The music keeps playing back and will be repeated if reaches the end of the playlist or track.

G Press STOP x to stop the slideshow.

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Creating a photo playlist

(album)

You can customise the JPEG photos slideshow playback by storing your selection in an album.

This recorder can handle up to a maximum of 100 albums. Each album can contain up to 100 images.

Note:

This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk.

A

Press HOME.

B Select { Hard Disk } in the menu and press B.

C Move to { Photo } > { Photo folders } in the menu, then press B.

Sorting

Name sort

Date sort

Photo folders roll 1 roll 2 roll 3

F Use the cursor keys to navigate and press

SELECT to select the photo.

A marking appears on the top right hand corner of the selected photo(s).

To delete a photo or the selected photo(s), press the Red button for

{ Delete }.

G Press the Yellow button on the remote control for { To Album }.

The { Add Photo to Album } menu appears.

H Create a new album or select an existing album, then press OK to add the photo(s) to it.

The selected photos are now stored in the album.

I To exit the menu, press HOME.

Delete Copy To Album

D To select all the photos in the selected folder, press SELECT on the remote control.

E To select a specifi c photos in the folder, press OK to show the overview images.

Delete Copy To Album Rotate

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Editing the album

You can re-arrange the photo position in the album in order to create the desired slideshow playback order, or remove the photo(s) from the album. However, the photos in the ‘Photo folders’ remain unchanged.

Note:

This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk.

A Press HOME.

B Select { Hard Disk } in the menu and press B.

C Move to { Photo } > { Photo albums } in the menu, then press B.

A list of photo albums appears.

Photo folders

Alb0001

Alb0002

Alb0003

Info

To change the photo(s) position in the album

F Press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Move }.

A ‘navigator’ appears in the menu, it enables you to select the position between the photos.

G Use the cursor keys to move the

‘navigator’ around the menu and press

OK to confi rm the position where you want to insert the photo(s).

To rotate the selected photo(s)

H Press the Blue button for { Rotate }.

The photo rotates in 90 degree clockwise increments for each press.

To remove the photo(s) from the album

Press the Red button for { Remove }.

I To exit the menu, press HOME.

Delete Copy

07.07.2007

100 photo(s)

Deleting an album

A

Select an album from the { Photo

albums } list.

B Press the Red button for { Delete }.

D

Use keys to select an album and press OK to view the overview images.

Remove Copy Move Rotate

Changing the album information

A

Select an album from the { Photo

albums } list.

B

Press EDIT on the remote control.

C Make the necessary changes on the respective fi elds (name or date) and press

OK and EDIT to exit the menu.

E Use the cursor keys to navigate and press

SELECT to select the photo.

A marking appears on the top right hand corner of the selected photo(s).

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Selecting another title/ chapter/ track

When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows.

During playback, track.

> to go to the next title/chapter/

.

to return to the start of the current title/chapter/track.

.

twice can return to the start of the previous title/chapter/track.

OR

Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/chapter/track number.

OR

Press SELECT on the remote control to toggle between ‘Title’ or ‘Chapter’, then press .

/ > to select the previous or next title/ chapter.

Searching forwards/ backwards

You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc during playback and select a desired search speed.

A

During playback, press and hold .

(reverse) or > (forward) until the search speed status bar (4X) appears on the TV.

The sound will be muted.

B Press .

(reverse) or > (forward) repeatedly to cycle through the different search speed (4X, 8X, 32X).

C To resume normal playback, press u.

Pausing playback / slow motion play

A During playback, press u to pause playback and display a still picture.

B Press and hold .

(reverse) or >

(forward) until the slow motion status bar (1/8X) appears on the TV.

The sound will be muted.

C Press .

(reverse) or > (forward) repeatedly to cycle through the different slow motion speed (1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X).

D To resume normal playback, press u.

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During disc playback, press INFO on the remote control to display the available playback options. These options are varied depending on the disc type and can be selected by pressing the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control.

Scan Shuffle Repeat Repeat A-B

Scan disc

(for CD, VCD, DVD±R/±RW disc only)

This function allows you to preview the fi rst 10 seconds of each track on the disc.

A During playback, press the Red button on the remote control.

The recorder skips to the next track after 10 seconds of playback.

B To resume normal playback, press the

Red button again.

Repeat play

The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type.

A During playback, press the Yellow button on the remote control to select one of the repeat options.

Repeat chapter (DVD, DVD±R/±RW only)

Repeat track/title

Repeat folder/playlist (if applicable)

Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio

CD, DVD±R/±RW only)

B To cancel repeat playback, press the

Yellow button repeatedly until the repeat mode is off or press STOP x.

Repeat playback a specifi c segment (A-B)

Shuffl e play

(for CD, MP3 disc only)

Select shuffl e play mode to allow the recorder to randomly select and play tracks on the disc.

A Press the Green button on the remote control.

It starts play back of all the tracks within the folder in a random order.

B To cancel shuffl e playback, press the

Green button again.

You can repeat the playback of a specifi c segment within a title/chapter track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the segment you want.

A

During playback, press the Blue button on the remote control.

This indicates that the start point has been marked.

B Press the Blue button again to mark the end of the segment.

A visual marker is placed on the programme bar.

Playback skips to the start of the marked segment. The segment is repeated until the repeat mode is cancelled.

C To cancel repeat playback, press the

Blue button once again.

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Using the Toolbar options

Note:

Select { Settings } to access the system setup menu options. See ‘System Menu

Options’ for details.

PAUSE LIVE TV

A During playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control.

The available options might differ depending on the state of playback or media type.

Tools

Audio language

Subtitle language

Angle

Zoom

Time search

Settings

1 en

B Use keys to select a setting.

C

Press B to enter its options.



D To exit, press OPTIONS.

Changing audio soundtrack language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language, or VCDs with multiple audio channel, or DVD±R/

±RW recorded with 5.1 multi-channel.

A

Move to { Audio language } and press

B to enter its options.

B Press repeatedly until the audio language or soundtrack you want is selected.


{ Lang 1 } is the original broadcast language and { Lang II } is the additional broadcast language.


Helpful Hint:

– While in disc playback mode, you can also press the AUDIO on the remote control repeatedly to select different audio language.

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Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to the language you want while playing DVD.

A Move to { Subtitle language } and press B to enter its options.

B Press repeatedly until the language you want is selected.



Helpful Hint:

– While in disc playback mode, you can also press the SUBTITLE on the remote control repeatedly to select different subtitle language.

Zooming in/out

This option only available on DVDs and recordable DVDs playback. It allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture.

A

Move to { Zoom } and press OK to enter zoom in mode.

The zoom status bar appears and displays the zoom factor.

End

Zoom 200%

Zoom Out Zoom In

Switching camera angles

This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles.

A Move to { Angle } and press B to enter its options.

The camera angles available for selection appear.

B Select the camera angle you want to switch to and press OK to confi rm.

B Press the Blue button on the remote control to zoom in or Yellow button to zoom out.

C Use the cursor keys to pan through the zoomed picture.

D To exit zoom mode, press the Red button.

Searching by time

This option allows you to skip to a specifi c point in the current disc.

A

Move to { Time search } and press B to enter the time fi eld (hours : minutes : seconds).

B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time where playback should start.


Playback skips to the time entered.

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Edit Recordings - Hard Disk

Changing the title name

Some TV channels transmit the name of the programme. In this case, the programme name will automatically be stored when recording to the hard disk.

Otherwise, only the programme number and date/time of the recording will be stored as title name.


Titles

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Info

Time 00:37:34 SP

Date 07.07.2007

B Use keys to reach the title you want.

C


The HDD edit menu appears.

Edit

Genre

Video edit

Title name

The Wall

Selecting the genre

You may select the genre type provided in the list for easy and fast searching of a recorded title.



C Press EDIT on the remote control.


Edit

Title name

Genre

Video edit

Genre

Movie

Sports

News

Music

Games & Shows

Children

Others

Cultural

D Move to { Genre } in the menu and press B.

E Select a genre type and press OK to confi rm.

D Move to { Title name } in the menu and press B.

E Use keys to change the character/ number or make an entry by using the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9.

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the previous or next fi eld.

To switch between upper and lower case characters, press SELECT.

To clear the title name, press the Red button for { Clear }.

F Press OK to confi rm the changes.

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Video editing

This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can insert/delete chapter markers or hide unwanted scenes.

When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.

No Chapter

00:11:25

Chapter Divide Hide

A Press HDD LIST on the remote

C control.




Edit

Title name

Genre

Video edit

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Video edit

D

Move to { Video edit } and press OK to start video edit playback.

Video bar:

In the video bar, the record playback head represents the actual position of the playback.

E

Press the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu.

{ No Chapter }

Red button – Erase all the chapter markers in the current title.

{ Chapter }

Green button – Access chapter editing menu.

{ Divide }

Yellow button – Divide the recording into two separate titles.

{ Hide } / { Stop Hide }

Blue and Green buttons – Defi ne the scene to hide.

{ Show } / { Stop Show }

Blue and Green buttons – Make the hidden scene visible.

F To exit, press EDIT.

Helpful Hint:

– The edited title will be appeared with symbol in the menu.

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Merge/split a specifi c chapter within a recording

You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker (using the SPLIT option) or remove a chapter marker (using the

MERGE option).

A During hard disk recording playback, press u to pause playback at the scene where you want to edit.

Use b / B keys on the remote control for fast reverse or forward search.

B Press the Green button on the remote control for { Chapter }.

The chapter editing menu appears.

No Chapter Chapter Divide Hide

Merge Back Split

C

Press the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu.

{ Merge }

Merge the current chapter with the chapter before it.

Note: If the previous chapter was selected to be hidden, then the joined chapter will also become hidden.

Title

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

(for example, chapter 2 is selected)

{ Back }

Return to the previous screen.

{ Split }

Insert a new chapter marker at the current point of playback. This allows you to access a specifi c point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide

(for example, commercial scenes).

Title

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Chapter 1 Chapter

2a

Chapter

2b

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

(for example, chapter 2 is selected)

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Helpful Hint:

– There is a limit on chapter markers that can be stored within a title and on the hard disk drive.

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Dividing titles

You can divide a title into two or more titles. You can use this function to separate and delete undesired portions of a recording, such as commercials.

CAUTION!

Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed.

A During hard disk recording playback, press u to pause playback at the scene where you want to edit.

Hiding unwanted scenes

You can choose to hide certain scenes for playback (e.g., skipping a commercial scene) or make the hidden scene visible again.

A

During hard disk recording playback, press u to pause playback at the scene where you want to edit.


B


C Press the Blue button on the remote control for { Hide }.

It sets the start marker for hide.

No Chapter Chapter Divide Hide

No Chapter

00:11:25

Chapter Divide Hide

Stop Hide Cancel


B Press EDIT on the remote control.

C Press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Divide }.

A new title and new Index Picture will be created from the current point of playback.

Title1 Title 2

D Press B on the remote control to search for the end of the scene to hide.

E Press the Green button for { Stop

Hide }.

It sets the end marker for hide.

The ‘hidden’ area will be marked in blue.

Otherwise, cancel the operation by pressing the Blue button on the remote control for { Cancel }.

F To exit, press EDIT.

Title1 Title2 Title 3

(for example, title 1 is selected)

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Showing the hidden scene

A

During hard disk recording playback, press EDIT on the remote control.

The hidden chapter will be played back while in video editing mode

Deleting all chapter markers

During recording, the chapter marker is set automatically at a specifi c interval if the function is active. You can choose to delete all the chapter markers when the recording has fi nished.

A During hard disk recording playback, press EDIT on the remote control.

Hidden scenes

00:11:25

B Press the Blue button on the remote control for { Show }.

It marks the beginning of scene to show.

C

Press B on the remote control to search for the end of the scene to show.

D

Press the Green button for { Stop

Show }.

Otherwise, cancel the operation by pressing the Blue button on the remote control for { Cancel }.

Helpful Hints:

– All the hidden chapters will be played back while in video editing mode.

– The selection of scenes to hide or show can only be done within a title.

No Chapter

00:11:25

Chapter Divide Hide

B Press the Red button on the remote control for { No Chapter }.

All the chapter markers in the current title will be deleted.

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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD

About editing recordable

DVDs

This recorder offers various disc edit options. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the editing menu. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player.

Index Picture screen

The Index Picture screen shows your recordings on a recordable DVD. It appears on the TV once you load a recordable DVD or when playback is stopped.

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Empty title

00:05:12

HQ

15.07.06

02:00:24

SP

28.07.06

00:35:12

SP

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The displayed options in the editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type.

– Change disc name

– Make DVD compatible (DVD±RW only)

– Finalise disc (DVD±R only)

– Change title name

– Delete all titles

– Video editing

An Index Picture screen represents each recording information save :

A

B recording, record mode and date).

C

Helpful Hint:

– If the disc is not recorded from this recorder, the format of Index Picture screen might be different. You have to adapt the disc menu to the format of this recorder before editing. See ‘About Home - Changing the disc format for recordable DVD’ for details.

Edit

Compatible

Finalise

Title Name

Delete all

Video edit

Disc name

The Wall

Clear

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Changing the disc/title name Making the edited DVD±RW compatible

The original disc/title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc/title name by following the steps below.

A Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder.


B


The editing menu appears.

C

Move to { Disc name } or { Title

name } in the menu and press B.

D

Use keys to change the character/ number or make an entry by using the

alphanumeric keypad 0-9.

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the previous or next fi eld.

To switch between upper and lower case characters, press SELECT on the remote control.

E

Press OK to confi rm the changes.

The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function allows you to make an edited

DVD±RW compatible with other players.

A Insert a recorded DVD±RW into the recorder.




C Move to { Compatible } and press OK.

If the option is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.

D Press OK to proceed.

Deleting all recordings/titles

Allows you to delete all the recordings from the current recordable DVD.





C Move to { Delete all } and press OK.


D

To proceed, select { Erase } in the menu and press OK on the remote control.


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Finalising the DVD±R for playback

Deleting a recording/title

It is necessary to fi nalise a DVD±R or

DVD±R (DL) disc before you can play it on another DVD player. Otherwise, the

DVD±R can only be played back on this recorder.

Note:

After a DVD±R disc has been fi nalised, no further recordings or editing can be made to it. Make sure that you have completed all the recordings and editing before fi nalising the disc.

A Insert a recorded DVD±R into the recorder.




The edit menu appears.

C Move to { Finalise } and press OK.


D To proceed, select { Finalise } in the menu and press OK on the remote control.

Finalisation may take more than 30 minutes, depending on the length of recordings.

Do not try to open the disc tray or turn the power off as this may render the disc unusable.


You can delete a specifi c title from the disc. However, for DVD±R discs, the deleted space cannot be used for further recordings.




B Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want.

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Empty title

Delete

00:05:12

HQ

15.07.06

02:00:24

SP

28.07.06

00:35:12

SP

Child Lock Protect

C

Press the Red button on the remote control for { Delete }.


D To proceed, select { Delete } in the menu and press OK on the remote control.

For DVD±RW disc, ‘Empty Title’ will be appeared in the Index Picture screen where the title was deleted. The empty space can be used for new recordings.

For DVD±R disc, ‘Deleted title’ will be appeared in the Index Picture screen where the title was deleted. During playback, the deleted title will be skipped.


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Lock/Unlock the disc for playback

Protecting the recorded titles

(DVD±RW)

You can choose to lock the recorded disc from viewing.


Turn on the Child Lock feature. See

‘System Menu Options - Playback settings

- Access - Child lock’ for details.

A

Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder.



B

Press the Yellow button on the remote control for { Child Lock }.

Note:

Once the disc is locked, a four-digit pin code is required to play the disc or to unlock the disc.

You can choose to protect the recorded title on a DVD±RW in order to prevent the recordings from being accidentally erased or edited.

A

Insert a recorded DVD±RW into the recorder.



B

Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want.

C

Press the Blue button on the remote control for { Protect }.

Note:

Once the title has been protected, the

Blue button option changes to

{ Unprotect }. Select this to cancel the protect setting if required.

Protect Unprotect

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Video editing

E Press the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu.

This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made.

You can add/delete chapter marker or hide unwanted scenes.

Title

PAUSE LIVE TV

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter chapter markers

When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.




B Use the cursor keys to reach the title you want, then press u to start playback.

C

Use b / B keys on the remote control to search for the scene you want to edit, then press u to pause playback.

D


The video editing menu appears.

No Chapter

00:11:25

Chapter Title Hide

{ No Chapter }

Red button – Erase all the chapter markers in the current title.

{ Chapter }

Green button – Access chapter editing menu.

No Chapter Chapter Title Hide

Merge Back Split Hide

{ Merge }

Merge the current chapter with the chapter before it.

Note: If the two chapters were hidden, then the joined chapter will also be hidden.

{ Back }


{ Split }

Insert a new chapter marker at the current point of playback. This allows you to access a specifi c point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.

{ Hide } / { Show }

Hide or show the current chapter. During playback, the hidden chapter will be skipped.

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{ Title }

Yellow button – Access title editing menu.

No Chapter Chapter Title Hide

Divide Back Index Pic.

{ Divide } for DVD±RW only

Create a new title from the current point of playback. The existing title will be divided into two titles.

Caution! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed.

{ Back }


{ Index Pic }

Use the current scene as the Index

Picture.

Note: In the Index Picture screen, normally the fi rst frame of a recording is shown as the title’s Index Picture.

{ Hide } / { Show }

Blue button – Hide or show the current chapter.

Helpful Hints:

– All the hidden chapters will be played back while in video editing mode.

– The selection of scenes to hide or show can only be done within a title.

– There is a limit on chapter markers that can be stored within a title and the hard disk drive.

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System Menu Options

System menu navigation

The system menu provides various setup options for your recorder.


Mark the contents in the Time Shift Buffer for which you wish to record to the hard disk. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you access { Tuner } or

{ Setup } option.

PAUSE LIVE TV

C Use the cursor keys to move the selection bar up/down/left/right to cycle through the menu options.



D Press OK to confi rm the selection or new setting.

To return to the previous menu screen, press BACK .

E To exit, press OPTIONS.

Note:

For { Recording } setting, see

‘Before Recording - Default

Recording settings’ for details.



Tools

Audio language

Time search

Reset TSB

Settings



Language

Recording

Playback

Video output

Audio

Analogue tuner

Digital tuner

Setup

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Language settings


Audio language

Subtitle language

Subtitle type

Dual language

Menu language

Select the preferred audio language for Digital Terrestrial Tuner

(DTT) reception, DVDs with multiple sound tracks, VCDs with multiple audio channels, or DVD±R/±RW recorded with 5.1 multi-channel.

Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback and

Digital Terrestrial Tuner (DTT) reception.

Notes:

– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.

– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu.

Digital Terrestrial Tuner (DTT) reception may carry multiple subtitle types. Select the subtitle type you want to be shown.

{ Off }

{ Normal }

– No subtitle displays on the screen.

– Display normal subtitles.

{ Hard of hearing } – Display special subtitles. For example, descriptions for sound and action.

Select the recording language to be used for TV programmes

(analogue TV channels only) which transmitting an additional audio language. For example, if a programme is available in

English and Spanish, with Spanish being the additional language option.

{ Lang. I }

{ Lang. II }

– Original broadcast language.

– Additional audio language.

Select the menu language for this unit’s on-screen display. This setting will be taken from the initial installation.

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Playback settings


Access

Access Control

Enter PIN of your choice.

This will be used to access locked features

When this is selected, you will be prompted to enter the fourdigit pin code.

Notes:

– When doing this for the fi rst time, use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter any four-digit pin code you prefer.

– If you forget your four-digit pin code, key in ‘1504’. Then enter any four-digit you prefer and enter the same pin code again to confi rm it.

Child lock: With this feature, you can prevent children from viewing certain discs or the recorded titles in the hard disk.

{ On } – Enable child lock function.

A four-digit pin code must be entered in

{ Off } order to play the locked disc or title in the hard disk.

– All discs can be played.

Notes:

– This recorder can memorise settings for 50 discs.

– When this feature is enabled, it appears as { Child Lock } at the bottom of the coloured options screen whenever you select a title in the content menu. You can press the Yellow button on the remote control to set the child lock on or off.

Change PIN:

Display

OSD:

Front panel

brightness:

Set a new pin code. Follow the instructions in the menu to change the pin code.

Note: To cancel the change, press BACK on the remote control .

Set the level of on-screen display information.

{ Full }

{ Reduced }

– Complete information is always displayed during use.

– The help text and colour button bar will be removed from the display.

Set the front panel display brightness.

{ Bright }

{ Dimmed }

{ Off }

– Normal brightness.

– Medium brightness.

– Turn off the display.

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Playback settings


PBC

Replay interval

Skip interval

Play Back Control feature is only applicable to VCD/SVCD only.

It allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the menu on the display.

{ Off } – The VCD/SVCD skips the index menu and playback directly from the beginning.

{ On } – The index menu (if available) appears on the

TV when you load a VCD/SVCD.

Note: This option is not visible unless a VCD/SVCD is in the disc tray .

Set the replay interval (minutes : seconds) and press OK to confi rm. The maximum setting is 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

In live TV mode, use b key on the remote control to do the skip backward playback.

Set the skip interval (minutes : seconds) and press OK to confi rm. The maximum setting is 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

In live TV mode, use B key on the remote control to do the skip ahead playback.

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Video Output settings


TV shape The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV.

{ 4:3 Letterbox } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display with

black bars on the top and bottom.

{ 4:3 Panscan } – For a full-height picture with the

Active video output

Video format

{ 16:9 Widescreen } – For wide-screen TV

(frame ratio 16:9).

Select the type of video output that matches the video connection between this recorder and your TV.

{ SCART (RGB) } – For SCART connection.

{ Comp. Video (YUV) } – For Component video connection.

To enable progressive scan feature, go to

{ Video format } setting.

{ HDMI output } – For HDMI connection.

Note: Video output setting is not required for S-Video or

Composite (CVBS) video connection.

This feature is only applicable to Component video connection.

You can choose between progressive and interlaced video format, check your TV for compatibility.

{ Progressive } – Turn on progressive scan mode. Select this if your TV is progressive-scan compatible.

{ Interlaced } – For TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video.

Note: If you choose a setting that is incompatible with your

TV, you may not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery or turn off the progressive scan as below:

1) Disconnect this unit’s ~MAINS from the power supply.

2) Hold down . on this unit whilst reconnecting its

~MAINS to the power supply.

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Video Output settings


HDMI

Black level

Vertical

This feature is only applicable to HDMI connection.

{ Auto } – Automatically select the best supported video resolution.

{ Native }

{ Manual }

– Follow the native video resolution.

– Select a suitable video resolution depending on the capability of the connected TV/device to further enhance the HDMI video output

(480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p 50/60Hz, 1080i

50/60Hz, 1080p 50/60Hz, 1080p 25/30Hz,

1080p 24Hz). ‘i’ denotes interlace and ‘p’ denotes progressive.

Adapt the colour dynamic for NTSC disc.

{ Normal } – Normal colour contrast.

{ Enhanced } – Improve the colour contrast and brightens the picture of an NTSC-compatible DVD.

This feature is only available in progressive scan mode.

Use keys to adjust the vertical position of the picture on your TV screen, press OK to confi rm the setting.

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Audio settings


Audio output

HDMI audio

Digital input

This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s

COAXIAL/OPTICAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device.

{ All } – The connected device supports multichannel audio formats. The digital audio format will be output as on disc.

{ PCM only } – The connected device does not support multi-channel formats. The recorder converts multi-channel to PCM (Pulse Code

Modulation) format.

This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s HDMI

OUT socket to connect your TV or other display device.

{ Auto } – Auto selection of the best supported audio output through the HDMI connection.

{ Disable } – Disable HDMI audio output. In this case, an alternative audio connection is required from the recorder to your TV.

Setting for digital audio input.

{ Off }

{ On }

– Disable digital audio input. 5.1-channel recording from the external source is not possible.

– Enable digital audio input from the device connected to EXT 2-TO VCR/SAT or

DIGITAL/OPTICAL input socket on this recorder.

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Audio settings


Sound mode

Night mode

This setting is only required if you used the recorder’s AUDIO

OUT L/R sockets to connect other audio/video device.

{ Stereo } – The sound output through the left and right audio channels. Use this setting when this recorder is connected to a TV or Stereo system.

{ Surround } – The connected audio/video device is compatible with Dolby Surround. Dolby

Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed to a compatible two-channel output signal.

This mode optimises playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. This feature is only applicable to DVD disc playback.

{ On } – Turn on night mode.

{ Off } – Turn off night mode. Select this to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.

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Analogue Tuner settings

Auto search

Follow TV

Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue TV channels. This process may take several minutes.

This feature is only available if you have connected this recorder to your TV using the EXT1-TO TV scart socket. It allows you to copy the preset order from your TV to the recorder

(analogue channels only).

Manual install appears on the display panel. Use the TV’s remote

control to select programme number {1} at your TV, then press OK on the recorder’s remote control.

– If the recorder fi nds the same TV channel as on the TV, it stores it as ‘P01’. ‘TV 02’ will then appear on the display panel.

– If no video signal is received from the TV, ‘NO TV’ will appear.

– If you make a mistake, press BACK button to return to

‘TV 01’ setting.

number {2} at your TV, then press OK on the recorder’s remote control. Repeat the above steps until you have assigned all the TV channels.

4) To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.

Note: The Follow TV feature may not work properly on every

TV. In case no channels are matched, please proceed with manual install.

Use this setting only if the automatic install detected the wrong tuner signals.

{ Entry mode } – Select manual search based on channel allocation or frequency entry

{ CH (channel), S-CH (specifi ed hyperband channel), MHz (frequency) }, then press

OK.

{ Entry } – Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the frequency value or the channel number, then press OK and the Green button for { Store }.

OR control for { Search }, once you have found the correct frequency/channel, press the Green button for { Store }.

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Manual install continued ...

{ Preset } – Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the preset number for the channel to store (e.g. ‘01’), press OK and the Green button for { Store }.

{ Preset name } – Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the preset channel name, press OK and the Green button for { Store }. All channels can have a name of up to four characters.

{ Decoder } – Select { On } if the current TV channel is transmitted by coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a decoder which is connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/

SAT socket.

{ TV system } – Set the TV system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound. See last page ‘TV System Guide’ for more information.

{ NICAM } – NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. It can transmit either one stereo channel or two separate mono channels.

Selects { On } to improve the sound transmission or { Off } if the reception is poor.

{ Finetune } – Use keys to adjust the frequency of the TV channel if the reception is poor and press OK to confi rm.

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Sort channels

Favourites

Change the order of the stored channels according to your preference.

01 BBC

02 RTL4

03 ARD

04 ORF2

05

06 TELET

07

01 BBC

02 RTL4

03 ARD

04 ORF2

05

06 TELET

07

01 BBC

01 RTL4

02 ARD

03 ORF2

04 BBC

05

06 TELET

07

1) Select the channel that you want to move and press B.

2) Move the selection bar to the preset number for which you want to place the channel and press b or OK to confi rm.

Defi ne your favourite channels that can be quick accessed by using the programme up/down button (P +-) on the remote control.

1 BBC

2 RTL4

3 ARD

4 ORF2

5

6 TELET

7

X

– Mark (or unmarked) your favourite channels using the OK button on the remote control.

Note: Unmarked channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control.

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Digital Tuner settings

Full

Update

Check Signal

Check the antenna connection and position.

Position the antenna to reach best signal quality.

Frequency

Signal strength

Signal quality

045.00

Sort channels

Favourites

1 BBC

2 RTL4

3 ARD

4 ORF2

5

6 TELET

Press OK on the remote control to make a completely new digital TV and radio install. This process may take several minutes. Once complete, press BACK on the remote control to exit.

Press OK to update new digital TV and radio installation.

This adds only the new channels to your existing preset list, after the last free preset position. Once complete, press BACK on the remote control to exit.

Note: New channels refer to the channels that are currently not installed.

Press OK to display signal strength and quality information of the digital tuner. It will help to fi nd the best position of your digital terrestrial antenna.

Use keys to change the frequency and press OK to check the signal strength and quality.

Change the order of the stored channels according to your preference.

{ Digital TV } – Set the preset order for digital TV channels.

{ Digital Radio } – Set the preset order for digital radio channels.

1) Select the channel that you want to move and press B.

2) Move the selection bar to the preset number for which you want to place the channel and press b or OK to confi rm.

Defi ne your favourite channels that can be quick accessed by using the programme up/down button (P +-) on the remote control.

{ Digital TV } – Set list of favourite digital TV channels.

{ Digital Radio } – Set list of favourite digital radio channels.

X

– Mark (or unmarked) your favourite channels using the

OK button on the remote control.

Note: Unmarked channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control.

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Setup settings


Clock

Clock preset:

Time:

Date:

Country

Remote control

Eco mode

Set the clock for your recorder before you can use any of the timer recording features.

The time/date can be set automatically on this recorder if the stored TV channel transmits a time signal.

{ Auto } – The recorder automatically detects the fi rst available channel which is transmitting the time/date information.

{ XXX } (preset channel) – Select the TV channel to use for transmitting the time/date information.

{ Off } – Disable automatic clock setting. Select this before setting the time/date manually.

Set the time manually.

{ 00 : 00 } – Use keys to set the hours and minutes. Use b B keys to move in the entry fi eld. Once complete, press OK.

Set the date manually.

{ 31/01/2007 } – Use keys to set the day, month and year, Use b B keys to move in the entry fi eld. Once complete, press OK.

Select the country of your residence for auto channel tuning.

You only need to set this if you are using more than one Philips remote control in the same room.

{ DVD } – Enable control of this recorder using the

{ Native }

Philips DVD player’s remote control (not supplied).

– Disable second RC control function.

This is an energy saving mode.

{ On } – When switches to standby mode, the power consumption is less than the normal standby power.

{ Off } – Turn off eco mode.

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Setup settings


Screen saver

DivX(R) VOD

The TV screen turns black to prevent damage to the screen due to over exposure to a static image for too long.

{ Off } – Disable screen saver function.

{ 5, 10, 30 minutes } – Set the TV to screen saver mode after a period of inactivity (for example, recorder is put to pause or stop state).

Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit

Version Info This is only an information screen that shows the current version of software installed in your recorder. You may require this information for future online software upgrades.

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Other Information

Setting up Progressive Scan feature

(for Progressive Scan TV only)

The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.


– Ensure that you have connected this recorder to a progressive scan TV using the Y Pb Pr connection.

– Ensure that you have completed the initial installation and set-up.

A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder..

B Turn on the recorder and press

OPTIONS on the remote control.


C Move to { Settings } and press OK.


D

Move to { Video output } and press

OK.

G Read the notifi cation message on the TV and confi rm your action by selecting the

in the menu and press OK.

The setup is now completed and you can start to enjoy the high quality picture.

Otherwise, select { Cancel } and press

OK to go back to the previous menu.

H To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.

If no picture is displayed:

A Disconnect this unit’s ~MAINS from the power supply.

B Hold down . on this unit whilst reconnecting its ~MAINS to the power supply.

Helpful Hints:

– If a blank/distorted screen appears, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.

– There are some progressive scan TVs that are not fully compatible with this unit, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the recorder and your TV.

Language

Recording

Playback

Video output

Audio

Analogue tuner

Digital tuner

Setup

TV shape

Active video output

Video format

HDMI

Black level

Vertical

E Move to { Active video output } >

{ Comp. video (YUV) } in the menu and press OK to confi rm.

F Move to { Video format } >

{ Progressive } in the menu and press

OK to confi rm.

Copyright notice

The making of unauthorised copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, fi les, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This unit should not be used for such purposes.

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5.1 multi-channel recording

Digital 5.1 multi-channel recording lets you capture the original sound from digital multi-channel sources such as the

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, when you record a video that produces the full cinema sound experience (Dolby Digital,

DTS surround or DTS ES, Dolby Digital

EX).

Notes:

– 5.1 multi-channel recording is only possible in HQ and SP recording mode.

– 5.1 multi-channel recording is only possible through DTT broadcast or audio signal received from Digital/Optical input socket or EXT-2-TO VCR/SAT socket on this recorder.

– 5.1 multi-channel recordings cannot be played back on other players.

E Move to { Digital input } > { On } in the menu and press OK to confi rm.

F Press OK to confi rm and followed by

OPTIONS to exit the menu.

Start recording

A Press LIVE TV on the remote control.

B To record from the cable box/satellite receiver, press LIVE TV repeatedly to switch to analogue tuner mode followed by P +/- repeatedly to select

{ EXT 2 }.

To record from the digital terrestrial tuner, press LIVE TV repeatedly to switch to digital tuner mode.

‘D’ with the channel number appears on the top left corner on the TV.

C Press REC to start recording.

Preparation for 5.1 multi-channel recording

A Connect your Cable Box/ Satellite

Receiver to this recorder’s EXT2-TO

VCR/SAT socket and COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN socket.

B


C Press OPTIONS, then move to

{ Settings } and press OK.

D Move to { Audio } in the menu and press

OK.

Language

Recording

Playback

Video output

Audio

Analogue tuner

Digital tuner

Setup

Audio output

HDMI audio

Digital input

Sound mode

Night mode

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Installing the latest software

Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance the user experience.

Only upgrading to higher versions of software is possible.

F

Visit Philips website ‘www.philips.com/ support’ to check the availability of the latest software upgrade and download the software to a CD-R or USB fl ash drive

G Insert the CD-R or USB fl ash drive to the recorder and confi rm upgrade operation.

The software starts to install on this unit automatically.

A Get the version information of this unit by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.


Tools

Audio language

Time search

Reset TSB

Settings

Note:

Do not remove the CD-R or USB when the recorder is preparing for software upgrade.

H Once software upgrade is completed, you can now power off and on the unit.



Language

Recording

Playback

Video output

Audio

Analogue tuner

Digital tuner

Setup

Clock

Country

Remote control

Eco mode

Screen saver

DivX VOD

Version Info

C Move to { Setup } and press OK.

A warning message on clearing the

Time Shift Buffer appears.

D Press OK to continue.

E Move to { Version Info } in the menu to view the version information.

Write down the information for your current software version.

Setup

Clock

Country

Remote control

Eco mode

Screen saver

DivX VOD

Version Info

Version Info

(c) PHILIPS 2007 Version

Information :

Number :

Please visit our website www.philips.com/support for software updates and additional product information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of disc should I use for recording?

You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD±R and

DVD±RW?

4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recording on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 8 hours recording at the lowest quality (VHS standard). The recording mode indicates the number of hours that can fi t on a single disc.

What is DV?

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

– This recorder is only compatible with

DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders.

Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

– You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

– You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV

IN socket.

What is the difference between

DVD±R and DVD±RW?

DVD±R is ‘recordable’ and DVD±RW is

“erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc. But when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The

DVD±RW allows you to record over the same disc repeatedly.

What are Titles and Chapters?

A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter chapter markers

Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an external player?

Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not copy protected.

Programmes are recorded as a single title.

They may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.

How do I set up Titles and Chapters?

The recorder automatically creates a new

Title every time you start a new recording.

You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at a specifi c intervals.

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What does ‘fi nalising’ a disc do?

Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded. This is only required for

DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD players. To remove a disc without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You can still record on the disc if there is storage space for more recordings.

How good is the quality of the recording?

There are a few picture quality levels to choose from, ranging from ‘HQ’ (1 hour recording at high quality) to ‘SEP’ (8 hours recording at VHS quality) on a recordable

DVD.

Some recordings listed on the HDD menu cannot be played or copied to disc.

Some TV broadcasts or videos from external device that are recorded to this recorder may contain copy protection signals. Such material cannot be played back from the

HDD or copied to a recordable DVD.

The copy-protected recordings are marked with the icon C in the HDD menu. They are either fully protected (copy never) or partially protected (copy once). For copy once recording, playback is possible but once copied to a recordable DVD, the recording will be removed from the HDD.

Record Mode

HQ (high quality)

SP

(standard play)

SPP


LP (long play)

EP (extended play)

SLP (super long play)

SEP

(super extended play)

Record Mode

DVDR5520H

23

45

56

68

90

135

180

DVDR5570H

1

6

8

3

4

2

2.5

1 hr 55 mins

3 hrs 40 mins

4 hrs 35 mins

5 hrs 30 mins

7 hrs 20 mins

11 hrs 5 mins

14 hrs 45 mins

What is HDMI?

High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that can transmit uncompressed high defi nition video and digital multichannel audio. It delivers high quality picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.

As required by the HDMI standard, connecting to HDMI or DVI products without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection) will result in no Video or Audio output.

HQ

(high quality)

SP (standard play)

SPP


LP

(long play)

EP (extended play)

SLP

(super long play)


(250GB)

40

77

96

115

153

230

300

6

8

3

4

1

2

2.5

1 hr 55 mins

3 hrs 40 mins

4 hrs 35 mins

5 hrs 30 mins

7 hrs 20 mins

11 hrs 5 mins

14 hrs 45 mins

What is DVB?

Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) is a standard for digital television maintained by the DVB Project. This recorder has an integrated digital TV tuner (DVB-T) that enables reception of free digital video and radio broadcasts via a terrestrial antenna. It offers the best possible digital audio and video quality.

More stations can be transmitted in the same frequency band and additional media services such as city guides, web-content are possible.

The number of these free-to-air stations might vary from country to country.

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Why does it take so long to display the contents on my USB device?

– This could be due to the large numbers of fi les (>500 fi les/folders) or size of the fi les (>1MB).

– There could be other non-supported fi les in the device that this unit is trying to read/display.

Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my device?

In order to rotate the pictures in the USB device, the picture must contain EXIF information, stored by most digital cameras.

This EXIF information may have been removed when you edit or copy the picture from other devices using editing programmes.

What if unsupported devices (e.g. USB mouse, keyboards) are plugged into the unit?

The device may cause this unit to be unstable. Remove the unsupported device and unplug the mains cord. Wait for a few minutes before reconnecting the mains cord and power on this unit again.

Why can’t this unit play some of my music fi les, photos or movies?

The music fi les may not be playable because of different formats and encoding bit-rates.

Similarly, the photos may be of low resolution or too high resolution for this unit to support.

What happens when I plug in a USB

HDD?

HDD is not supported as the large storage capacity makes navigation very diffi cult.

Transfer the music fi les (mp3) and photos

(jpg) into a fl ash drive if you want to playback on this recorder.

Why does this unit fail to detect my

USB portable music player?

The portable music player may require propriety software that is bundled with our system in order to access the contents (eg. playlist).

What types of fi le does the system support?

We support only FAT16 and FAT32, not

NTFS.

Why does the fi le name appear to be different from what was displayed on my computer (e.g. from ‘Good Bye. jpg’ to

‘Good_B~1.jpg’)?

– The length of the fi le name is restricted by the fi le system of the device (FAT16), which only supports eight (8) characters.

– The computer may be able to display the full fi le name as the operating system can convert the fi le system.

When playing a DivX movie, why the subtitle cannot be displayed properly?

– You have to make sure that the subtitle fi le has the exact same fi le name as the movie fi le. If for example the fi lename of the movie is “Movie.avi”, then you will need to name the text fi le “Movie.sub” or

“Movie.srt”.

– You may need to change the ‘Character set’ or ‘DivX subtitle’ display of this player to which supports the recorded

DivX subtitle.

Character set /

DivX Subtitle

Subtitle language

Standard

Central

Europe

English, Irish, Danish,

Estonian, Finnish, French,

German, Italian, Portuguese,

Luxembourgish, Norwegian

(Bokmål and Nynorsk),

Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Polish, Czech, Slovak,

Albanian, Hungarian,

Slovene, Croatian, Serbian

(Latin script), Romanian,

Cyrillic

Greek

Belarusian, Bulgarian,

Ukrainian, Macedonian,

Russian, Serbian,

Greek

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Troubleshooting

WARNING!

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

No power.

– Press the STANDBY-ON button on the front of the unit to turn on the power.

– Make sure the mains cord is properly connected and the

AC outlet has power.

The message ‘IS TV ON?’ appears on the display panel.

– This recorder will not operate until you complete the fi rst installation. See ‘Step 3: Installation and Set-up’ for details.

The buttons on the recorder do not work.

Remote control does not work.

– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect again. If the recorder still will not operate, then reset it to the default factory settings :

1) Disconnect the recorder from the power outlet.

2) Press and hold down STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder while reconnecting to the power outlet.

3) Release STANDBY-ON button when ‘STARTING’ appears on the display.

4) Wait until the recorder’s demo start scrolling on the display, press STANDBY-ON again to turn on the recorder. All the information stored in the memory

(programmes, time) will be cleared. The initial installation menu will be displayed on the TV.

– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of this recorder (not towards TV).

– Remove any obstacles between recorder and the remote control.

– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

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No picture.

No sound.

The message ‘NO

SIGNAL’ or ‘X’ appears.

– Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel for the recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your

TV’s remote control until you see the recorder’s built-in live TV.

– Check the video connection between the recorder and the TV.

– Check the recorder audio connection. See ‘Basic

Recorder Connections - Connecting the video/audio cables’ for details.

– Set the Analogue output or Digital output correctly, based on the device you have connected to this recorder. See ‘System Menu Options - Audio settings’ for details.

No TV signal received from the recorder.

– Make sure that the antenna cables are correctly connected. See ‘Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections -

Connecting the antenna cables’ for details.

– Install the TV channel. See ‘System Menu Options -

Analogue Tuner settings’ for details.

The message ‘Disc contains unknown data’ appears.

– This message may appear if you insert a disc that contains junk data. DVD±Rs that have not been fi nalised are very sensitive to fi ngerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording. To use the disc again, do the following :

1) Make sure that the surface of the disc is clean.

2) Press OPEN/CLOSE on this recorder.

3) Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

4) Hold down button number {5} on the remote control until the tray closes. This recorder starts the repair process.

5) If the disc is recovered, the Picture Index screen will appear.

– Check that the antenna cable is plugged in fi rmly.

– No aerial signal received for the current channel or no video signal received from the external input channel

(EXT1, EXT2, CAM1 or CAM2).

– If you connect the recorder to a Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver, make sure that it is turned on.

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Disc will not play.

– Insert the disc with the label facing up.

– The child lock is on. See ‘System Menu Options -

Playback settings - Child lock’ for details.

– Wrong region code. Check the rear or bottom of the

DVD recorder for the supported region code.

– There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type.

See ‘Playback from Disc - Playable discs’ for details.

– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped.

The picture is distorted or black and white during playback.

– The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/NTSC).

– The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.

– Check that the antenna cable is plugged in fi rmly.

– Fine-tune your TV channel. See ‘System Menu Options -

Analogue Tuner settings - Manual install - Finetune’ for details.

Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifi er.

No surround sound from the Coaxial/Optical output.

– Do not connect any cables from this recorder to the

‘Phono’ input of your amplifi er.

– If you are playing a DTS CD, connect COAXIAL or

OPTICAL-DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT socket on this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or amplifi er. If the Hi-Fi system or amplifi er does not support DTS, distorted sound might occur.

– If this unit is connected to the TV through the HDMI connection, there may be no surround sound on Coaxial/

Optical output, depending on the TVs audio capabilities.

In this case, press OPTIONS on the remote control, go to Audio Output setting and set the { HDMI audio } to

{ Disable }.

Unable to display JPEG pictures.

Unable to play DivX movies.

– This unit only supports pictures in JPEG-Exif fi le format, using 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 chroma subsampling, with a resolution not exceeding 4096 x 4096 (horizontal/ vertical). JPEG pictures that downloaded from the internet or have been modifi ed using computer may not be able to display properly.

– Ensure that the DivX fi le is encoded according to the

‘Home Theatre Profi le’ with the DivX encoder.

– Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete fi le.

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Troubleshooting

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The message ‘Insert recordable disc’ appears.

– Either no disc was inserted or the disc that was inserted cannot be used for recordings. Insert a recordable DVD

(DVD±R, DVD±RW, or DVD+R Double Layer).

The message ‘Collision’ appears.

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled.

New recordings cannot be made.

– The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.

– If you ignore this warning, the programmed recording with the earlier start time will start fi rst.

– Change the information for one of the two recordings.

– Delete one of the two recordings

– Make sure that the recorder’s time and date are set correctly. See ‘System Menu Options - Set up settings -

Clock’ for details.

– Two timer programmes may have overlapped, in which case only the earlier one will record completely.

– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copyright material (DVDs or videotapes) onto a recordable DVD,

‘COPY PROTECT’ will be displayed.

The index screen fl ickers when a DVD±R is inserted.

– You can fi nalise the disc using the following function:

1) Press OPEN CLOSE on this recorder to open the disc tray.


3) Hold down button number {4} on the remote control until the tray closes. ‘FINALIZING DISC’ appears on the display panel.

4) If fi nalising has been successful, the Picture Index screen will appear.

Unable to copy DivX fi le to Hard Disk even though the data partition still has enough free space.

– All the video fi les (TV recordings and DivX movies) are stored in the Video partition in the hard disk. Delete some recordings in the Video partition to free up some space before copying additional fi les.

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Troubleshooting

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Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when played back your recording.

– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video tapes that have been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fi ne, the recording on the recordable DVD is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copyprotected DVDs or video tapes.

– The recordable DVD has a limited recording lifetime, use a new disc for recording.

A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not playback on a DVD player.

– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it.

– You have to fi nalise the DVD±R. See ‘Finalising the

DVD±R for playback’ for details.

– You have to make the DVD±RW compatible. See

‘Making the edited DVD±RW compatible’ for details.

The DVD±RW cannot be used for recording on this recorder. Even though it has been formatted using the PC drive.

– You have to re-format the DVD±RW.

1) Press OPEN CLOSE on this recorder to open the disc tray.


3) Hold down button number {0} on the remote control until the disc tray closes.

4) Start recording on the DVD±RW before you remove it from the disc tray.

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Troubleshooting

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The contents of the USB fl ash drive cannot be read.

– The USB fl ash drive format is not compatible with the system.

– Drive is formatted with a different fi le system which is not supported by this DVD recorder (e.g., NTFS).

Slow operation of the

USB fl ash drive.

– Large fi le size or high memory USB fl ash drive takes longer time to read and display on the TV.

The connected card reader/fl ash drive is not detected. The message

‘USB Hub is not supported’ appears.

No sound on HDMI connection.

– This recorder only supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. Not all card readers/fl ash drives implement this standard. Please use another device.

No picture on HDMI connection.

Picture output through the HDMI connection does not look good.

– You may not hear any sound from the HDMI output if the connected device is non-HDCP compliant or only

DVI-compatible.

– It is not possible to output SACD or copy-controlled

DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection.

– Make sure that you have activated this recorder as the

HDMI input in the settings for the device you are using.

Press OPTIONS on the remote control, go to Video setting and set the { Active Video Output } to

{ HDMI Output }.

– HDMI connection can only be made to HDMI-equipped devices with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection). If you wish to connect to a DVI connector

(equipped with HDCP), you will need a separate adaptor

(DVI to HDMI).

– Make sure the resolution of this recorder matches the device you have connected using the HDMI. See HDMI setting.

– Check if the HDMI cable is faulty. Replace a new HDMI cable.

– When connecting to a non-HDCP compliant TV, the

HDCP warning message will appear only on the analogue video output.

– Change the HDMI video resolution as follows:

1) Press OPTIONS on your remote control.

2) Select { Settings } > { Video Output } > { HDMI } in the menu.

3) Select { Manual } > { 480p/560p }.

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Display panel symbols/messages

The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display:

00:00

Multifunction display/text line

– Title/track number

– Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time

– Disc/title name

– Error or warning messages

– Additional information regarding the disc

– TV channel number or source of video

– Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode).

– TV programme title

¡

Tuner is selected as visible source.

Camera mode is the current active source.

Disc is the current active source.

Hard disk is the current active source.

USB is the current active source.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

The video output is in progressive scan quality.

X TIMER

A timer recording has been programmed or is active.

! SAT

The recorder is prepared for satellite recording.

BLOCKED

The disc tray cannot be opened or closed due to some mechanical obstruction.

BROWSER

The recorder is currently in media browser mode.

CLOSING

Disc tray is closing.

COMPATIBLE

The recorder is busy making changes to make the disc DVD-compatible.

COPY PROTECT

The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy-protected.

CREATING MENU

After the fi rst recording has been successfully complete on a new disc, the menu structure is created.

DISC ERR

An error occurred when writing the title.

If this happens often, clean the disc or use a new one.

DISC FULL

Disc is full. There is no storage space for new recordings.

DISC WARNING

An error occurred when recording from external device. The recording continues but the error will be skipped.

EMPTY DISC

Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings present).

FREE TITLE

An empty title was selected.

FINALIZING DISC

The DVD±R disc is being fi nalised.

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INFO DVD

Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the TV.

INSTALL

After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date appears on the TV.

IS TV ON?

The recorder is currently in the fi rst installation mode. Turn on your TV and read the chapter ‘Installation and Set-up’ in the user manual.

MAX CHAP

The maximum number of chapters per title disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is

99, and 255 per disc.

MAX TITLE

The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc can have a maximum of 49 titles.

UPDATING MENU

After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.

NO DISC

No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible that the disc cannot be read.

NOSIGNAL

No signal or poor signal strength.

NTSC DISC

A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing PAL recordings.

OPENING

Disc tray is opening.

Display panel symbols/messages

(continued)

PAL DISC

A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings.

STARTING

The recorder has been turned on.

PHOTO MMM/NNN

Number of the current photo (for Photo mode). MMM represents the order of the current photo, NNN represents the total number of photos in the album. If the number exceeds 999, ‘999’ will be displayed instead.

POST FORMAT

The disc is being prepared after the menu structure has been created.

PROTECTED

Title is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.

READING

Disc is being recognised by the recorder.

STANDBY

The recorder has been turned off.

SYS MENU

The on-screen menu display is on.

BUSY

Wait until this message disappears. The recorder is busy processing an operation.

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Glossary

Analogue audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available with you use the AUDIO LEFT/

RIGHT. These red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-defi nition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.

Composite video (CVBS): A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video products.

Digital audio: Sound signal that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT COAXIAL. These sockets send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analogue does.

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing a selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on a

DVD.

DivX: The DivX code is a patent-pending,

MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivX Networks,

Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be transported over the internet, while maintaining high visual quality.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).

JPEG-EXIF: JPEG-Exchangeable Image File.

A fi le format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed fi le format which carries date, time and thumbnails information, as well as the picture data.

Finalise: A process that makes playback of a recorded DVD±R or CD-R possible on device that can play such media. You can fi nalise DVD±R on this unit. After fi nalising, the disc becomes play only and you can no longer record or edit on the disc.

HDMI: High-Defi nition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that can transmit uncompressed high defi nition video and digital multichannel audio. It delivers high quality picture and sound quality, completely free from noise.

HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.

As required by the HDMI standard, connecting to HDMI or DVI products without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection) will result in no Video or Audio output.

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection) is a specifi cation that provides a secure transmission of digital contents between different devices (to prevent unauthorised copyright).

Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD±RW or DVD±R. An

Index Picture represents each recording.

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JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic

Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Files are recognised by their fi le extension ‘JPG or JPEG’.

MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts

Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD. Files are recognised by their fi le extension ‘.MP3’.

MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

PBC: Playback Control. A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.

You can enjoy interactive playback and searching.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

Progressive Scan: The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per seconds than ordinary TV system. It offers higher picture resolution and quality.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can fi nd the region code of your unit by looking on the product label.

Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

Glossary

(continued)

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In socket.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fi elds full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

WMA: Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media Player for

Windows XP. Files are recognised by their fi le extension ‘WMA’.

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Specifi cations

Recording media

• HDD. DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW, DVD+R

Double layer, USB fl ash drive

Connectivity

Playback media

• DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD, Audio CD, CD-

R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,

Picture CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, WMA-CD,

USB fl ash drive

Picture/Display

• A/D Converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz

• D/A Converter: 13 bit, 162 MHz

• Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan, HDMI

Sound

• A/D Converter: 24 bit, 48 kHz

• D/A Converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz

Video Recording

• Audio compression: Dolby Digital

• Compression formats: MPEG2

• Recording modes: High Quality (HQ), Standard

Play (SP), Standard Play Plus (SPP), Long Play

(LP), Super Long Play (SLP), Extended Play (EP),

Super Extended Play (SEP)

• Recording system: PAL

– RF antenna in

– RF TV out

– DVB in/out

– Scart 1 (CVBS, RGB out)

– Scart 2 (CVBS, RGB in)

– Component Video out (Progressive/

Interlaced)

– S-Video out

– Video out (CVBS)

– Audio left/right out

– Digital audio out (coaxial)

– Digital audio in (coaxial)

– HDMI out

– Mains

– DV in (i.LINK)

– S-Video in

– Video in (CVBS)

– Audio left/right in

– USB 2.0

Convenience

• HDD Media Jukebox: DivX, JPEG, MP3, WMA

• Programmable events: 40

Video Playback

• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1

• Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL

Audio Playback

• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, MPEG2

Multichannel, PCM, MP3, WMA

• MPEG1 bit rates: 64-384 kbps and VBR

Storage Media

• Hard Disk capacity:

DVDR5520H - 160 GB

DVDR5570H - 250 GB

Tuner/Reception/Transmission

• TV system: PAL, SECAM

• Aerial input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)

• Digital TV Tuner: DVB-Terrestrial

– Automatic Satellite Recording

– Daily/Weekly repeat programme

– One Touch Recording

– Manual Timer

– VPS/PDC recording control

• Ease of installation: Follow TV, Auto install

Power

• Power supply: 220-240V, ~50 Hz

• Power consumption: 42 W

• Standby power consumption: < 6 W

Cabinet

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 435 x 67 x 340 mm

• Net Weight: 4.6 kg

Specifi cation and design are subject to change without notice.

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COUNTRY

AFGHANISTAN

ALBANIA

ALGERIA

ANGOLA

ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

AUSTRIA

AZORES

BAHAMAS

BAHRAIN

BANGLADESH

BARBADOS

BELGIUM

BERMUDA

BOLIVIA

BOTSWANA

BRAZIL

BRUNEI

BULGARIA

BURKINA FASO

BURMA

BURUNDI

CAMBODIA

CAMEROON

CANADA

CANARY ISLANDS

CHAD

CHILE

CHINA

COLOMBIA

COSTA RICA

CROATIA

CUBA

CYPRUS

CZECH REPUBLIC

DAHOMEY

DENMARK

DJIBOUTI

DOMINICAN REP

ECUADOR

EGYPT

EL SALVADOR

EQUAT. GUINEA

ESTONIA

ETHIOPIA

FIJI

FINLAND

FRANCE

FRENCH POLYNESIA

GABON

GAMBIA

GERMANY

GHANA

GIBRALTAR

GREECE

GREENLAND

GUADELOUPE

GUAM

GUATEMALA

GUINEA

GUYANA (FRENCH)

HONDURAS

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TV System Guide

VHF

PAL/SECAM B

PAL B

PAL B

PAL I

PAL N

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL I

PAL M

PAL B

PAL B

SECAM K1

NTSC M

SECAM K1

NTSC M

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

SECAM K1

NTSC M

PAL D

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

PAL D

SECAM K1

PAL B

SECAM B

NTSC M

NTSC M

SECAM B/PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

PAL B (was SECAM)

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

SECAM L

SECAM K1

SECAM K1

PAL I

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B (was SECAM)

NTSC/PAL B

SECAM K1

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL K

SECAM K1

NTSC M

PAL G

NTSC M

NTSC M

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL G

PAL K

PAL G

SECAM G

NTSC M

NTSC M

SECAM G/PAL G

NTSC M

PAL D

PAL G

PAL G

SECAM L

PAL G

PAL G

PAL H

PAL G

NTSC M

NTSC M

UHF

PAL G

PAL G

PAL N

PAL H

PAL G

PAL G

PAL H

NTSC M

PAL M

PAL B

PAL G

2

4

5

5

5

2

5

4

4

2

2

2

2

2

5

5

2

5

1

4

5

4

4

6

4

4

2

4

5

3

5

1

2

5

4

2

4

5

4

2

5

DVD REGIONS

4

4

2

5

2

5

5

4

2

5

4

2

COUNTRY

LIBYA

LITHUANIA

LUXEMBOURG

MADAGASCAR

MADEIRA

MALAGASY

MALAWI

MALAYSIA

MALI

MALTA

MARTINIQUE

MAURITANIA

MAURITIUS

MEXICO

MONACO

MONGOLIA

MOROCCO

MOZAMBIQUE

NAMIBIA

NEPAL

NETHERLANDS

NETH. ANTILLES

NEW CALEDONIA

NEW GUINEA

NEW ZEALAND

NICARAGUA

NIGER

NIGERIA

NORWAY

OMAN

PAKISTAN

PANAMA

PARAGUAY

PERU

PHILIPPINES

POLAND

PORTUGAL

PUERTO RICO

QATAR

REUNION

RUMANIA

RUSSIA

RWANDA

SABAH/SAWARA

ST. KITTS

SAMOA (US)

SAUDI ARABIA

SENEGAL

SEYCHELLES

SIERRA LEONE

SINGAPORE

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

SOMALIA

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

SRI LANKA

SUDAN

SURINAM

SWAZILAND

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND

SYRIA

VHF

SECAM B

PAL D (was SECAM)

PAL B/SECAM L

SECAM K1

PAL B

SECAM K1

PAL B

PAL B

SECAM K1

PAL B

SECAM K1

SECAM B

SECAM B

NTSC M

SECAM L

SECAM D

SECAM B

PAL B

PAL I

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

SECAM K1

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

SECAM K1

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL N

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL D

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

SECAM K1

PAL D

SECAM D

SECAM K1

PAL B

NTSC M

NTSC M

SECAM-B/PAL-B

PAL

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

PAL

PAL B

PAL I

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

NTSC M

PAL B

PAL B

PAL B

SECAM B

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UHF

SECAM G

PAL K

PAL G/SEC L

DVD REGIONS

5

5

2

5

PAL G

PAL H

NTSC M

NTSC M

SECAM G

PAL G

PAL G

PAL G

PAL

PAL G

PAL I

PAL G

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL G

PAL G

PAL G

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL G

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL G

PAL G

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL N

NTSC M

NTSC M

PAL K

PAL G

NTSC M

PAL K

SECAM K

2

5

4

4

4

4

4

4

5

5

2

3

2

2

1

2

2

5

5

5

5

4

2

5

5

5

5

5

3

5

2

2

2

5

5

4

2

5

2

1

2

5

5

5

2

2

2

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