English HDD/DVD RECORDER Instruction Manual Model No. DV-DS251E DV-DS161E DV-DS81E SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. “COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a registered trademark of TeleVentions, LLC. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with TeleVentions, LLC.” Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. Caution: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-52 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-72 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 Time Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock. About the Symbol Display English To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video and Audio Cables • RF Cable for TV • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) • Remote Control • SCART Cable • HDMI Cable (DV-DS251E/161E only) • Instruction Manual Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household rubbish. Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW • DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. • These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
The recordable DVD discs (Example) DVD+R Maxell (4x, 8x) SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x) TDK (4x) Mitsubishi (4x, 8x) Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x) DVD-RW Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) Victor (1x, 4x) TDK (2x) Mitsubishi (2x) - DVD+RW Maxell (2.4x, 4x) TDK (2.4x) Philips (4x) Ricoh (2.4x) HP (2.4x, 4x) DVD+R (DL) Maxell (2.4x) Mitsubishi (2.
About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.
Card useable on this unit (DV-DS251E/161E only) Compact Flash Card (CF) Micro Drive (MD) Secure Digital Card (SD) Multi Media Card (MMC) SmartMedia Card (SMC) xD-Picture Card (xD) Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32 Only use the memory cards recommended above. English • • • • • • • • Regarding Write Protect For cards that have a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the card.
Disc-related terms DVD-RAM DVD-RAM disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). This type of disc is able to be rewritten and edited. DVD +R (Double Layer) Double layer recording technology offers two recordable layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer recording technology is increased capacity.
Front Panel b c d e f g l h i m n oo a POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ” shows ON and “1” shows electrical power stand-by.) b c DVD/HDD Set the recorder’s mode to DVD or HDD. d N (PLAY) Starts playback. e X (PAUSE/STEP) Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. f x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. g z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. h Disc Tray Insert a disc here.
Remote Control CHP ADD: (page 55) Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. REC MODE: (page 47) Selects the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). CLEAR: (page 33, 42) Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu. REPEAT: (page 32, 38) Repeat chapter, track, title, all. DISC MENU/LIST: (page 33, 53) Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Title ListOriginal and Title List-Playlist menu. DISPLAY: (page 28, 53) Accesses On-Screen Display.
Hookup and Settings a b c l m n d e f g h i j English Rear Panel k o a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. e VIDEO OUTPUT Switch Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminal depending on how you connect the recorder to the TV.
Connections to Your TV SCART connection • Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to COMPONENT. When using the SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to RGB. Video connection Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).
HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. Be sure to use an HDMI cable with HDMI logo ( ). English HDMI connection (DV-DS251E/161E only) H 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) A X O 1.
Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder. You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu. See “Program Edit” (page 20).
Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.
From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback and recording of the recorder. 6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps. 7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. Note: 2. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select a media you want. Options appear. Press b to go back to the previous level. 3.
Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting. • [PR] indicates the selected programme position. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears.
TV Aspect (Standard and Wide) When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be set manually. Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). English Auto Clock Set • [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below. • [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 1.
Progressive Scan Initialization (HDD Format) Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN or HDMI jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN or HDMI jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].
Sampling Frequency • [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area. DVD video discs may or may not respond to the parental control setting if the Area code of the disc is set wrongly. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alternative.
DivX We provide you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. ® 1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B. Recording Settings Record Mode Set You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). English DivX Registration Code 2.
DV Recording Audio Disc Settings You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used. Disc Format If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.
Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE MENU. Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. • The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
Playback General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information While Watching TV Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1.
“COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a registered trademark of TeleVentions, LLC. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with TeleVentions, LLC.” About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a feature in video recorders that automatically skips or scans most commercial messages during replay of a recorded television broadcast. Under controlled test conditions with major network daytime and prime time broadcasts, almost all intraprogram commercials are eliminated.
Setting CA PLAYBACK This setting tells the recorder whether or not to automatically start skipping or scanning when a commercial group start point is reached during playback. Perform the following setting while the recorder is in the stop mode: 1. Press SETUP. 2. Use v / V to choose CA PLAYBACK, and then press B.
Playback Setup • Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the recorder. • Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the recorder. 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 19). You can also use the HDD or DVD button to operate the above. If a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.
Slow Motion HDD RAM +RW -R +R DVD -RWVR VCD -RWVideo +RW 1. Press X (PAUSE/STEP) during playback. The DVD player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. Use the m / M (SCAN) to select the required speed. DVD, HDD; 4 steps (forward and backward) Video CD; 3 steps (forward only) 3. To exit Slow Motion mode, press N (PLAY). Random VCD 1. Press RANDOM during playback. The unit automatically begins Random Playback and “RANDOM” appears on the TV screen. 2.
Marker Search RAM DVD Title Menu DVD -RWVideo +RW -R VCD To enter a Marker You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen. 2. Use b / B / v / V to select a marked scene that you want to recall or clear. 3.
Changing the Audio Channel HDD +R RAM VCD -RWVR DivX -RWVideo +RW Last Condition Memory DVD -R Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode and HDD that have both main and Bilingual audio channels, you can switch among Main (L), Sub (R), or Main+sub (L+R) by pressing AUDIO.
The recorder can play Divx® files on HDD, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM or DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX® files, read “About DivX® movie files” on page 36. Note: 2. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Press SETUP b [LANGUAGE] b [Disc Subtitle] then select the language you have found. Refer to “Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle” on page 23. Tip: 1. Press HOME.
About DivX® movie files DivX® disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: • Available resolution size of the DivX® file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. • This recorder cannot play back the DivX® file(s) in the Memory Card. • The file name of the DivX® subtitle is limited to characters. • The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 1999. • If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.
The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on HDD, Memory Card, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW or CD-R/RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “About MP3/WMA audio files” on page 38. Audio CD and Music menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. English Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. 3.
Repeat Repeat A-B (Audio CD only) Audio CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off To repeat a sequence in a track: Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • TRACK: repeats the current track. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc. • OFF (No display): does not play repeatedly. 1. Press A-B at your chosen start point. Repeat icon and ‘A’ appears on the menu screen. MP3/WMA - Repeat Track/Folder/Off Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • TRACK: repeats the current track.
Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. You can select all files and folders on the Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Program List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER. The menu options appear.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo menu options The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, HDD, or Memory Card (DV-DS251E/161E only). Before playing JPEG recordings, read “About JPEG image files” on page 41. 1. Press v / V to select a file on the Program List then press ENTER. The menu options appear. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2.
5. Press MARKER to select multiple files. 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu (Refer to “Photo menu options” on page 40). • Select [Select All] option to select all tracks then press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. • Select [Deselect All] option to deselect all selected tracks then press ENTER. English View Slide Shows • Select [Cancel] option to exit this menu then press ENTER. 6. Use b / B / v / V to highlight [Start] option then press ENTER. 3.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX® file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way. Notes: • The MP3/WMA, and DivX® files on the disc or HDD cannot be copied or moved to Memory Card. • The DivX® file(s) in the memory card is not available. Naming a file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD or Memory Card independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Select a file you wish to rename on the menu. 2. Press ENTER.
You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting multiple files (folders) Moving a file(s) You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted from the current location. English Copying a file(s) to another media or folder 1. Follow steps 1-3 as shown left. 2.
Recording About DVD recording Notes: • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. Disc types This recorder can play five different kinds of DVD discs: Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs.
English Notes for recording time • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. • The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc. • The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression so the displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.
Time Shift HDD Clip Record HDD Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “X (PAUSE/STEP)” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or viewing interruption, press “N (PLAY)” or “m / M (SCAN)” to watch the program. Press “x (STOP)” to return to the live broadcast.
Basic Recording from a TV To Pause the Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. 1. Press X (PAUSE/STEP) to pause recording. To record one TV program while watching another 1. Press the HDD or DVD button to select media. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc. 1.
Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 26.) Turn the recorder off for timer recording. 1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear.
This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish SHOWVIEW programming numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding SHOWVIEW programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a onceonly recording, or a regular recording. Up to 16 timer programs can be stored in the recorder. 1.
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. • Use v / V to select a timer recording. • Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. • Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. If two or more timer programs overlap: • The earlier program takes priority. • When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 18. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV(HDD)] or [TV(DVD] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 19). 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, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Simultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recording Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. 1. Start recording. 2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3. Use the v / V / b / B and ENTER buttons to select a different media type that you want to play back. 4. Start Playback.
On the left side of the screen are the menu options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD or HDD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button—see Changing Title Thumbnails on page 55. Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Press DISPLAY to display the information of selected title on the Title List menu. Using the Title List menu, you can search for recorded titles and edit them.
123 4 5 6 7 2. Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar. 3. Current media 4. Currently selected title. 5. Thumbnail 6. Shows the selected title number and total number of titles. 7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length. 1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type. • [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one (page 59, 60).
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist. About words ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ -RWVR RAM Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version.
Making a New Playlist RAM -RWVR Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 57). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
-RWVideo +RW -R +R When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a Title -RWVideo +RW -R HDD RAM -RWVR +R You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears: (HDD) AV IN: External input program etc.: etcetera (Choosing [etc.] will erase the genre display (HDD).) 4.
Combining Titles HDD This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title ListHDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appear. HDD Use this function to combine two adjacent OriginalHDD titles into one.
Divide HDD Combining Chapters +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Example: Title List (HDD) RAM -RWVR +RW +R Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title. 1.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. Protect a Title 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.
Dubbing Before Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. • Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. • Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature. Using this you can very simply copy the title that’s currently playing from HDD to DVD, or the other way around.
Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. Menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. Dubbing menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. Dubbing menu appears. 3.
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. The copy will be made in the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP) that is currently set. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD.
Additional Information Overwriting Recording +RW 2. Press TITLE MENU in Play mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip: You can remove the Title List menu by pressing x (STOP). English Reference To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-4, DV). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Hitachi TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. English Controlling TV with Remote Control 1.
Manufacturer CS-ELECTRONICS DAEWOO DANSAI DE GRAAF DECCA DECCAVIDEO DUAL DUMONT ELBE ELBIT ELECTROVENDA ELEKTRONIKA ELIN ELITE ELMAN ELTA EMERSON ESC ETRON EUROPHON EXPERT FENNER FERGUSON FINLANDIA FINLUX FIRST-LINE FISHER FORMENTI FRABA FRONTECH FUBA FUJITSU GENERAL FUNAI GALAXIS GALERIA GBC GEC GELOSO GENERAL GENERAL TECHNIC GOLDHAND GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GORENJE GPM GRANADA GRUNDIG HCM HIFIVOX HINARI HIT HYPER ICE IMPERIAL INGERSOLL INNO HIT INTERBUY INTERCORD INTERFUNK INTERVISION 68 Code Number 064 051 1
PAEL PANASONIC PATHE CINEMA PATHE MARCONI PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PRANDONIPRINCE PRIMA PRO VISION PROFEX QUELLE RADIOLA RADIOTONE REDIFUSSION REVOX REX RFT RITAR ROADSTAR ROSITA SABA SAISHO SAKIO SALORA SAMBERS SAMSUNG SANY SANYO SCHNEIDER SEG SEI-SINUDYNE SELECO SENTRA SHARP SHINTOM SHINTOSHI SHIVAKI SIAREM SIEMENS SIESTA SILVER SINGER SINUDYNE SMARAGO SOLAVOX SONOLOR SONTEC SONY SPECTRA STARLITE STARLUX STERN Code Number 106 002 005 009 014 085 092 097 098 113 235 002 003 005 167 144 173 179 225 239 090 1
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Solution • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. • TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. • Press TV/DVD on the remote control repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display window. • [Progressive Scan: ON] is specified. • Hold down the STOP button for at least 5 seconds.
Cause Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. Solution • The disc was recorded in Video mode. • Finalize the disc. (page 27) • Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. • No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 432 X 60.5 X 371.5 mm (w x h x d) 5.
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