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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. Caution: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 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 . . . . . . . . . .
Title List and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . . . 47 Original and Playlist Editing (VR Mode) . . . . . . . 49 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adding Title/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . 50 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . . 51 Deleting a Part . . . . . .
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 Cable • Remote Control • Audio Cable • SCART Cable • RF Cable for TV • Instruction Manual • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household rubbish. Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RAM • DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording. • These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R (DL) Maxell (2×, 3×, 5×) Maxell (1×, 2×, 4×) Maxell (4×, 8×, 16×) Maxell (2.4×, 4×) Maxell (4×, 8×, 16×) Maxell (2.4×) Mitsubishi (2×, 3×) Victor (1×, 4×) Verbatim (4×, 8×) SONY (4×) Mitsubishi (4×, 8×, 16×) Mitsubishi (2.4×, 8×) Fujifilm (2×, 3×) Verbatim (4×) That’s (8×, 16×) Mitsubishi (4×) Ricoh (2×, 4×, 8×, 16×) — — Mitsubishi (2×, 4×) — Ricoh (2.
Exemption of liability concerning compensation of recorded contents 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. • Do not move the recorder while it is on. • Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.
Card useable on this unit Compact Flash Card (CF) Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC, MMC Mobile • 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.
Front Panel POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ” shows ON and “ ” shows electrical power stand-by.) (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. HDD/DVD Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD. (STOP) Stops playback or recording. / (PLAY/PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. PROG.
CLEAR: (page 29, 36) Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu. REPEAT: (page 28) Repeat chapter, track, title, all. DISC MENU/LIST: (page 28, 47) Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu. DISPLAY: (page 26, 47) Accesses On-Screen Display. RETURN ( ) (page 19, 29) • Removes the menu. • Display the menu of a video CD with PBC. / (SCAN): (page 27, 39) Search backward or forward.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. HDMI Connector (Type A) HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video (page 14). Cooling fan EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/ monitor AV 3 (VIDEO) OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs.
• Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • When using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to COMPONENT. When using the SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to RGB. Tips: • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.
HDMI connection 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 ( ). • If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable. HDMI compatible TV 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 English 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) 1.
Accessory Audio/Video Connections Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder 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 [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 20) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 19).
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.
Using the Home Menu Initial Settings From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback and recording of the recorder. In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use the W / X buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appearss.
After you have connected your recorder for the very first time. If you press SETUP for initial setting, you can only set the [Auto Programming] option. Then you can set the other options. 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. English Note: 1. Use W / X to select the item and press S / T to change the setting.
Auto Clock Set Display Mode 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. 1. Select [Clock set] option then press X. Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect]. 2. Use S / T to select [Auto] option then press ENTER. • [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
Initialization (HDD Format) Language Settings English You can reset the recorder to its original factory settings and initialize the HDD or Memory Card. • [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code) • [HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive): everything recorded on the HDD will be erased.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Lock (Parental Control) Settings • [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. • [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.
If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. Recording Settings English 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”. 3. Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code. Area Code Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (see “Area Codes” on page 60). 1.
Auto Chapter When recording onto a DVD, chapter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting. Notes: • This interval time is for reference: The actual time will slightly vary. • When dubbing in [Fast] mode, the auto chapter feature only works with DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+RW (DL)/DVD+R discs.
Tips: English • If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-record onto the disc. • You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc. • If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF]. Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc.
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 Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status. 2.
General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. English 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 18). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “ ” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY ( ) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP () again or unload the disc (“” appears on the screen), the unit will clear the stopped point. 4.
Buttons Operations REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Discs HDD ACD DVD ALL VCD MP3 WMA HDD ACD DVD ALL Notes: • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 25.
VCD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD Use the W / X / S / T buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE MENU or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. VCD • Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN ( ) to return to the menu screen. • Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
3D Surround RAM +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo VCD DivX -R This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system. Playing a DivX® Movie File The recorder can play DivX® files. Before playing DivX® files, read “DivX file requirement” on page 31. Note: This recorder cannot play back the DivX® file(s) in the Memory Card.
Tip: If the subtitle still does not display properly after the steps 1-2 proceeded, press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then press W / X to select another language code during playback until the subtitle is displayed properly. Movie List menu options 1. Press S / T to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 2. Press S / T / W / X to select an option, and press ENTER.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA file The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on page 32. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [MUSIC] option. 3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen. Audio CD and Music menu options 1. Press S / T to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear.
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. Program List menu options 1. Press S / T to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER. The menu options appear. English Program Playback with Audio CD/MP3/WMA 1. Use S / T 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.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options The recorder can play JPEG files on HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD±RW/R, CD-R/RW, or Memory Card. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 35. 1. Press S / T to select a file on the Program List then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. 1. Press HOME.
To Pause the Slide Show 1. Press (PAUSE/STEP) to pause slide show. File extensions “.jpg” 2. When you want to continue slide show, press (PLAY). Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. To listen to music while slide show simultaneously You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 34).
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-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs.
Clip Record HDD 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 “ (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 “ (PLAY)” or “ / (SCAN)” to watch the program. Press “ (STOP)” to return to the live broadcast.
Basic Recording from a TV Changing TV Audio Channel Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. You can select the audio channel (language) to listen by pressing AUDIO during viewing TV program. The current audio channel is displayed on-screen. Note: Stereo or mono broadcast: Stereo → Left → Right → Mono When recording on DVD: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Press HOME.
Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 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. 1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). Note: 2. Press z (REC) repeatedly to select the recording time length.
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). • W / X (left/right) – move the cursor left/right • S / T (up/down) – change the setting at the current cursor position • Press RETURN ( ) to exit the Timer Record menu. • Press ENTER after filling in all the program information. • Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List. 3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP) 4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by the recorder.
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 S / T 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 17). Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV(HDD)] or [TV(DVD)] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER (see page 18). 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 S / T / W / X and ENTER buttons to select a different media type that you want to play back. 4. Start Playback.
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu, you can search for recorded titles and edit them. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit DVD-RAM and VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
1 2 3 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 53, 54).
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’ RAM -RWVR 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 51). 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 -R +RW +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 -R +RW 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 S / T to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears: (HDD) Show: TV show 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 S / T 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) 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.
Tip: RAM -RWVR Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 3. Use S / T to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
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. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
If you choose XP, SP, LP or EP other than Fast copying, re-encode copying will start: The dubbing will be performed only at standard (1×) speed, and the playback screen will appear during dubbing. The quality of dubbed images will degrade when the speed mode is changed, for example, from SP to EP. Dubbing from DVD to HDD 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. English Re-encode copying Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1.
8 cm discs recorded on DVD video camera/recorder: Notes: • A disc on which both movie and photo was recorded cannot be dubbed. To dub the movie only, copy the photo onto the DVD video camera’s memory card, delete that photo from the disc, and then dub the movie to the HDD. • Video CD cannot be copied to HDD. • If there are multiple scenes in one title, the [Fast] mode cannot be chosen. One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD.
Reference 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 (STOP). English Additional Information Overwriting Recording +RW 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 62 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 106 002 005 009 014 059 060 081 082 083 085 092 097 098 100 101 108 109 111 113 235 0
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. Cause • The power cord is disconnected. No picture. • TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. • [Progressive Scan: ON] is specified. • The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. No sound. The playback picture is poor. The recorder does not start playback. • The video cable is not connected securely. • The connected TV power is turned off.
Cause • The disc was recorded in Video mode. • Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. • The disc was recorded in VR mode. • 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 • Finalize the disc. (page 24) • 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 430 × 59 × 298 mm (w × h × d) 4.
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