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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . .
For analogue broadcasting only GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only) . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Learning the common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Erasing a chapter (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Combining multiple chapters (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Viewing a JPEG image file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising) Select “Video Mode Dub HDD contents to a Off” in “HDD DVD (VR mode) to play Recording Format” on other DVD players (page 144) VR mode Hard disk drive (internal) Formatting (new discs) HDD Select “Video Mode Dub HDD contents to a On” (default) in DVD (Video mode) to play “HDD Recording on other DVD players Format” (page 144) Video mode +RW Automatically
Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*2) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM*2) “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are trademarks.
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs.
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 23. b Notes • • • • • See “Specifications” (page 160) for a list of supplied accessories. Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals Using the set top box receiver control function Hookups and Settings This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 137). See the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.
A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting) Use this hookup if you can receive Freeview. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall TV to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT to DIGITAL AERIAL IN DVD recorder : Signal flow If you want to view both analogue and digital broadcasts This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue TV broadcasts.
B: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting) With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver. Wall Set top box receiver Set top box controller (page 15) Hookups and Settings Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver.
C: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting) Use this hookup if you watch cable programme positions without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are only connecting an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord B A TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component Hookups and Settings Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
2 A SCART input jack When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 136), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal. Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack. Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector. B Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. C S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images. D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) To prepare for the SMARTLINK features Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 136) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 150). b Notes • For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection. • Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. b Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. • With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. b Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Code number Sony 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 ITT/Nokia 15, 16 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Nokia 69, 73 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08, 72 Saba 12, 13, 74 Samsung 22, 23, 71 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43, 75 Toshiba 38 The remote performs the following: Buttons Operations TV [/1 Turns your TV on or off.
Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons. Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure. [/1 Number buttons INPUT GUIDE ENTER
If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (hookup B or C), select “Do not set.” For details, see page 15. A.TV Auto Channel Setting If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (hookup B or C) and the TV is connected to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then, select your country/ region using
Select “Guide (Digital)” to use the digital electronic programme guide (see “Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview users only)” on page 48). Select “Guide (Digital)” if you receive only digital broadcasts. Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+® system (For analogue broadcasting) Follow the steps below to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and set top box controller. The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the UK only. 1 Press GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears.
8 If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver If you select “Other providers,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands. If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.” Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 17).
To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings 30 1 Press GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears. 2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/ ,, and press ENTER. The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears. 3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+® system (For analogue broadcasting)” on page 28.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder. VCR Hookups and Settings After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 104).
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc.
Connecting an External Decoder Connecting a decoder Hookups and Settings You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. 3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “LINE 3 Out,” and press ENTER. 5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “LINE 1 In,” and press ENTER.
11 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. 12 Select your country/region, and press ENTER. Programme position • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder. • To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes during recording, press the PROGRAM + button on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on the front panel display).
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R -RVR CD DATA DVD DATA CD Z (open/ close) DVD 2. Recording a Programme HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52 (Digital Mode) or page 71 (Analogue Mode).
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: For more details about the recording mode, see page 71. 4 Press z REC. Recording starts. When recording to the HDD, recording stops after 12 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD is full. When recording to a DVD, recording stops when the DVD is full. To stop recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording.
4-Title List (Example: HDD) 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. HDD m DVD 8-Title List TITLE LIST EXIT/ O RETURN . H X x A Disc type: Displays the media type, HDD or DVD. PLAY MODE 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 36). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
E Title information: Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected title, still images for the other titles), recording date, recorded station name (or programme position number), recording mode, title name, and title size. Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/ m, and press ENTER. To change the title order for HDD (Sort Titles) 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Sort Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER.
3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play. 5 While watching the playback picture, press H, X or c m/M C to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press X. Playback pauses. You can also select a scene using the PLAY MODE button (page 89). 6 Select “OK” using M/m, and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.
During playback Example: DVD-R in Video mode z Hints • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 149), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 92). b Note A Playing status B Shows that the Resume Play is available (page 81).
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo 4 The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. +R -RWVR -RWVideo Input row You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters.
9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press ENTER). To cancel the setting, press O RETURN. To use the number buttons 6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. 1 In step 7 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.” 2 Press ENTER and select the next character. 3 Press x (or select “OK,” and press ENTER).
4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. 6 7 Select “On,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name (page 42). b Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/ DVD-R (Video mode) disc name.
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R +R -RVideo Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. -RVR -RVideo SYSTEM MENU
6 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9. 7 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select a title menu style, and press ENTER. The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the “top menu” (or “menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is selected on the DVD equipment. 8 b Note The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder. 1 Insert a disc. See “1.
8. Reformatting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR 4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 5 Select an item, and press ENTER. -RVideo “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs (VR mode or unrecorded discs) in VR mode. “Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs. 6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased.
1 Press GUIDE. This display consists of an information box and an 8-channel programme list covering a 30-minute period. Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview users only) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Example of EPG Display: The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this recorder).
z Hint You can display the channel list by pressing the ENTER button while watching a programme. To watch another channel, select a channel using
Available buttons in the Information display Buttons Operations M/m Toggle the display between description of the current/ next programme
2 Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the onscreen instructions to obtain your required selection. To exit the text service Follow the on-screen instructions, or press PROG +/–. Selecting digital text from other channels Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen, superimposed on the programme you are watching.
Approx. recording time (hours) Timer Recording (For Freeview users only) Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 40). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 92). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 59). b Notes • To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 45).
b Notes Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. There are three methods to set the timer: the standard method, EPG method and Series Recording method. • Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
1 Press TIMER. “Record to”: Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). “Recording Mode”: Sets the recording mode (page 52). “VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function (For analogue broadcasting only)” below. “Update”: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one.
Rec. Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 143). If the timer settings overlap Recording TV programmes using the EPG The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display.
3 Press the red button. To stop recording during timer recording The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc., settings appear. Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. If the timer settings overlap See page 55.
Recording programmes using Series Recording Series Recording Automatically record programmes in a series. 1 Press GUIDE. 2 3 Select a programme using
EPG Link Automatically update the date, start and stop times settings when changing the Electronic Programme Guide. Set “EPG Link” to “On” in step 5 of “Series Recording” on page 57. Recording Split Programmes Movies and other programmes that are split into 2 or more parts are called Split Programmes. If you set the timer for one part of a Split Programme, the other parts are automatically recorded. For example, if the first half is set to be recorded, the last half will be recorded automatically.
Adjusting the recording picture quality You can adjust the picture quality of digitally broadcasts programmes by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory. To create your own setting Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or “Memory3” in step 3. 2 Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears. 3 Select an item using M/m, and adjust settings using
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R 2 Select the timer setting you want to check/change/cancel, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using
z Hints • For manual timer settings, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time while recording (page 56). For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording, and extend the duration of the recording (only when “EPG Link” is set to “Off”). • You can move to the first row/bottom row of the Timer List using ./> while the list is displayed.
3 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138). 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about the recording mode, see page 52. 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause. 6 Press z REC. This recorder starts recording.
GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only) Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. – Search for programmes by listing them according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page 66). – Once you have found the programme you are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording (page 73).
“Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 69). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel. E “Home” position: When you press the blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.” F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and category; green (sports), purple (movies), blue (children’s), teal (others).
Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo 1 Press GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears. 2 Press the yellow button (“Channels”). 3 Select the TV broadcast station logo using
To unlock the Video Window The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to “ ” and the Video Window is unlocked. To lock the Video Window, select the logo of the programme position you want to lock and press the red button (“Lock”).
4 Select a programme using M/m, and press ENTER. To enter a new keyword 1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and press ENTER. 2 3 Select “My Choice” using
2 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or “Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”). “Channels”: Select the programme position using
5 Wait for one day until the programme guide data can be received. If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually” (page 69)). www.europe.guideplus.com 9 Select “Confirm” using
4 Select the programme position you want to check using M/m. To change the input source, press the red button (“Source”). To change the programme position, press the green button (“Prog. No.”), then enter a programme position number using the number buttons, and press ENTER. b Note To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 4.
Approx. recording time (hours) Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only) Recording mode Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 40). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 92). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 76). HQ (High quality) DVD*1 HDD RDR- RDR- RDR- RDRHXD HXD HXD HXD 770 870 970 1070 34 53 105 1 hr. 1 min. R 37 50 79 155 1 hr.
b Notes ZWEITON (German stereo) system • The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided. • Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality. – Recording on a disc that has already been edited. – Recording only a still picture or just sound. • Programmes are recorded in the following aspect ratio.
Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo 1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select a programme using
Rec. Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 143). Setting the timer manually Number buttons If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change the timer settings, see “Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.
7 Select the input source using M/m, and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m. You can also select the programme position using the yellow button (“Channels”). 8 Press the green button (“Next”). The display for entering characters appears. To change the title name, select a character on the keyboard using
Adjusting the recording picture quality You can adjust the picture quality by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory. SYSTEM MENU
“Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “ON” to raise the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Select “OFF” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this position. “Hue”: Adjusts the colour balance. “Chroma Level”: Makes the colours deeper or lighter. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1.
3 Select the timer setting you want to change using M/m, and press the green button (“Edit”). b Notes • The new settings become effective when you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. • When you set the recording destination to “HDDr,” the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it. About the VPS/PDC function VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems.
Recording from Connected Equipment HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138). +R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 31.
3 Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. +R VCD DATA DVD * -RWVR -RWVideo DVD DATA CD * To use the DVD’s Menu When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. b Note * DivX video file only The H button is not available in the disc’s menu.
To display the registration code for this recorder Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the “Options” setup (page 150). To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press x again, and press H. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 80. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. DVD DATA DVD * DATA CD * : Selects the language. HDD -RWVR -RVR VCD DATA DVD * DVD -RVR : Selects the main or sub sound. DATA CD * HDD -RWVR * DivX video file only VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. SUBTITLE DVD Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
Buttons Operations Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. To resume normal playback, press H. (slow, freeze frame) +RW HDD -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD *1*2 *1 *1*2 DATA DVD DATA CD Playback direction only DivX video file only *1 *2 X (pause) Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H.
Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press ENTER. “Set point A” is selected. 3 Playing repeatedly (Repeat) You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD or a disc. 1 The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 3 While monitoring the sound, press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.
Creating your own programme (Programme) HDD -RWVideo * -RVideo * VCD * finalised disc only You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps. 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. To cancel Programme play Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.
To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY. 4 “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the images. “Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. “White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of white. “Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of black.
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) 1 The picture pauses, and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD. It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording. HDD m TV PAUSE M H/X/x 2 Press H to resume watching the programme. You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording. 3 Press x REC STOP to stop recording.
Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play) HDD “Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes. Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD +R VCD DATA DVD DATA CD “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes.
Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD. 1 While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder. 2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List. 3 Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. b Note You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD in the PAL/SECAM colour system. Searching for a Time/ Title/Chapter/Track, etc.
The display for entering the number appears. Example: Chapter Search 4 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the selected number.
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. b Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. • The remaining disc space displayed on the screen may differ from the actual remaining disc space.
To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list. Erasing and Editing a Title Largest title number HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo +R -RWVR -RWVideo This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 96). To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVDRW (VR mode), you can erase any title.
• “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 93). • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 94). • “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 95). • “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title. • “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title. • “Move”: Changes the title’s playing order (page 97). • “Combine”: Combines two titles into one (page 97). “Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 42).
3 4 Select point A using m/M, and press X. Dividing a title (Divide) • To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press .. HDD -RWVR * -RVR * The position of point A is displayed, and the title re-starts playing. 5 If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone. Select point B using m/M, and press X.
Erasing and Editing a Chapter HDD -RWVR 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can make the following edits to the chapter. “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 95). “Erase/Move” • “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter (page 96). • “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapter’s playing order (page 97). “Combine”: Combines two chapters into one (page 96). -RVR You can edit individual chapters within a title.
Erasing a chapter (Erase) 1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase/Move.” Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR -RVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles. b Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 99). 2 Select a chapter using
Moving a Playlist title (Move) 1 Press TITLE LIST. Switch to the Playlist (page 92). 2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) You can divide a Playlist title. For instructions, see page 94. Moving a chapter (Move) 1 Press TITLE LIST. Switch to the Playlist (page 92). 2 Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,. The sub-menu appears.
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can dub a playing title using the HDD/DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing” on page 99) or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once (see “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 100).
Dubbing restriction You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using Dubbing List. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals are indicated with .
D Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) Dubbing Using Dubbing List HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R E Selected title’s thumbnail picture 5 The selected title changes colour. When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 38). You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List.
10 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9, select the title menu style, and press ENTER. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. To cancel dubbing Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVDRs.
To edit titles on the Dubbing List 102 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 100. The “Title Edit” display appears. 2 Select a title you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. “Title Name”: Names or renames a title (page 42). “A-B Erase”: Erases the section of the title (page 93).
Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) +RW -RWVideo +R 10 Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER. To erase the backup data on the HDD, select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select “No.” The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
DV Camcorder Dubbing Before DV Camcorder Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder and playing the contents of a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 79. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.
1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 36). 2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode. 3 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 71.
Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One Touch Dubbing) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording. Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 104, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. Playing from a DV Camcorder b Note 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. The System Menu appears. 3 4 5 Select “DV,” and press ENTER. Select “Playback,” and press ENTER. Start playback on the DV camcorder.
To lock the recorder (Child Lock) Audio Tracks Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can play audio tracks on CDs, DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs), or DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder.
Creating your own programme (Programme) CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can play the contents of an album or disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the albums/tracks on a disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps. 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 Select “Programme,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and press ENTER. The “Input/Edit Programme” display differs depending upon the disc type.
Searching for an Audio Track CD DATA DVD DATA CD 4 If you make a mistake, select another number. 5 You can search a disc by album or track. As albums and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the album or track by entering its number. Press the number buttons to select the number of the album or track you want. Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the selected number. z Hint You can select an album or track using M/m in step 4.
About Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD. When using Jukebox, you can do followings: • Store audio tracks on the HDD. • Play audio tracks using various play modes. • Label tracks or albums. • Assign albums a genre. • Change the track order. Preparing for Using Jukebox Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder, or copy audio tracks from CDs/ DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected USB device to the HDD.
Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD. 2 3 Press H to start playback. 7 Select “Copy Album,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 8 Select “Yes” using
Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device 4 Select an album or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected album or track. To stop playback Press x (stop). To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) SUBTITLE ANGLE SYSTEM MENU CLEAR M x Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Album List is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next), the entire Album List changes to the next/previous page of the album.
To skip a track (Set Skip) If you want a track not to play, set the track to be skipped. 1 2 Select a track you want to skip. 3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Set Skip” using M/m, and press ENTER. “ ” appears next to the selected track. To cancel, select “Set Skip,” and press ENTER again. Press , while the Album List is displayed. Playing repeatedly (Repeat) You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a single track in the album.
Creating your own programme (Programme) You can play the contents of the HDD or connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the HDD or connected USB device to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps. 1 Press , while the Album List is displayed. 2 Select “Play Mode,” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 3 Select “Programme,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and press ENTER.
Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox You can erase or label albums/tracks on the HDD. You can also assign an album a genre. SYSTEM MENU
Connecting the USB device JPEG Image Files About the “Photo Album” Function The “Photo Album” function enables you to do following. • Store JPEG image files on the HDD. • View JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)/DATA CDs, or connected USB device. • Edit JPEG image files. • Print JPEG image files. • Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
4 Select the item, and press ENTER. To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a CD/DVD.” To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Example: CD/DVD Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. 2 Insert a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears.
5 Press ENTER, and select a JPEG image file using M/m. 6 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 7 Select an item, and press ENTER. To copy two or more albums or files, select “Multi-Mode.” To copy the selected album, select “Copy Album Contents” in “Album Options,” and go to step 12. To copy the selected files, select “Copy” in “File Options,” and go to step 12. 8 Select an album or JPEG image file, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item.
11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as “***ALBUM.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 45). • To cancel, select “No.” 4 The “Photo Album” list appears. 5 6 Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. Select “Multi-Mode,” and press ENTER. To copy the JPEG image file selected in step 6 only, go to step 11.
3 4 Switch to the JPEG image file list. For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” on page 123. Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ENTER. z Hints • See “8. Reformatting a Disc” (page 47) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. • See the “Photo Album” list to check which albums have been copied (page 122). Using the “Photo Album” List You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device using the “Photo Album” list.
12-Photo List (Example: HDD) C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. 4-Photo List m Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden JPEG image files, press M/m.
To reload the files or folders When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or more folders, select “Read next” in the “Photo Album” list, and press ENTER to view unloaded files or folders. It may take a few minutes to load files or folders. To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only) You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD. 1 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD” in step 3 of “Using the “Photo Album” List” on page 122.
To rotate an image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns clockwise by 90°. Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD z Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start Slideshow” from the sub-menu. SYSTEM MENU
• “Rename Album”: Changes the selected album name (page 42). • “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all JPEG image files in the selected album. • “Cancel Protection”: Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the selected album. “Copy to DVD”: Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to a DVD (page 120). “Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums or JPEG image files to edit. “Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD (page 118).
2 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. When printing JPEG image files on the HDD, skip this step. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 4 5 13 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. You can set the paper size and layout. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. To cancel printing The “Photo Album” menu appears. Press ENTER. Select the item, and press ENTER. 6 Select an album, and press ENTER. 7 Select a file using M/m, and press ,.
Finalise Settings and Adjustments Disc Settings (Disc Setup) The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust DVD related settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setup” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment. For details, see page 45.
Recorder Settings (Basic) 3 Press
5 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press
Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner) The “Digital Tuner” setup helps you to make digital tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Digital Tuner,” and press ENTER. The “Digital Tuner” setup display appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU.
Channel Options You can skip or lock certain channels. 1 2 3 Select “Channel Options” in “Digital Tuner,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. To set a password, see page 145. 4 Select the programme position you want to skip or lock using M/m, and press ENTER. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. • To skip the programme position, select . • To lock the programme position, select .
Download from TV Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) The “Analog Tuner” setup helps you to make analogue tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Analog Tuner,” and press ENTER. The “Analog Tuner” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU.
Skip On Off Sound System Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted channels. The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG +/–. Select an available TV system (page 135). B/G Select this when in West European countries, except those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 135. D/K Select this when in East European countries. I Select this when in Great Britain/Ireland. L Select this when in France. Does not skip the selected programme position.
Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European E2 – E12 VHF Countries, except Italia A – H VHF those listed below) E21 – E69 UHF Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list. 1 Select “Channel Swapping” in “Analog Tuner,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. 3 Press M/m to select the programme position number you want to swap, and press ,. • To display other pages, press .
Video Settings (Video In/ Out) The “Video In/Out” settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Select the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press ENTER. The “Video In/Out” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
LINE 1 In Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Audio Input Settings (Audio In) Video Inputs video signals. S-Video Inputs S-video signals. The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. RGB Inputs RGB signals. 1 Decoder Select this when connecting to an external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder).
External Audio Stereo Select this when receiving stereo programmes from connected equipment. Bilingual Select this when receiving bilingual programmes from connected equipment. b Note When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting. Bilingual Recording Selects the sound to be recorded. A/L Records the main sound for the bilingual programme.
DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.
Auto Language Language Settings (Language) The “Language” setup allows you to adjust language settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Language,” and press ENTER. The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.
Recording Settings (Recording) The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Recording,” and press ENTER. The “Recording” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Manual Rec. Mode On (go to setup) The recording time for the HDD Approx.
Approx. recording time (hours) Recording RDRRDRRDRRDRmode HXD770 HXD870 HXD970 HXD1070 MN7 120 165 265 530 MN6 (EP) 150 200 315 635 MN5 175 235 370 745 MN4 (SLP) 200 270 425 850 Recording mode DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R MN12 3 hr. 30 min. 6 hr. 17 min. MN11 3 hr. 40 min. 6 hr. 35 min. DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL MN10 3 hr. 50 min. 6 hr. 53 min. MN9 (LP) 4 7 hr. 11 min. MN3 (SEP) 255 340 530 1060 MN8 4 hr. 30 min. 8 hr. 4 min.
Resolution The first figure refers to when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC”; the second when set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup (page 130).
HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format. Video Mode Off Video Mode On Records to the HDD in VR mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, both main and sub sounds can be recorded. Records to the HDD in Video mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, only one sound track (main or sub) can be recorded. Set “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138).
4:3 Letter Box Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) 4:3 Pan Scan The “Parental Lock” setup allows you to set the password and limit the operations. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Parental Lock,” and press ENTER. 16:9 b Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice-versa. The “Parental Lock” setup display appears with the following options.
3 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. • To change the password, enter your four-digit password in the “Current Password” row using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then enter a new password in the “New Password” row using the number buttons. The password setting/password changing setting is completed. 4 Select “Code” (geographic area) as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected.
HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) The “HDMI Output” setup allows you to adjust items related to the HDMI connection. You can select “HDMI Output” only when connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “HDMI Output,” and press ENTER. The “HDMI Output” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Colour HDMI Control Selects the method of outputting video signals for the HDMI jack. RGB (0-255) Outputs RGB (0-255) signals. Select this when connecting to an RGB (0255) device. RGB (16-235) Outputs RGB (16-235) signals. Select this if colours appear overly rich and the black appears too deep. YCbCr 4:2:2 Outputs 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 component signals. YCbCr 4:4:4 Outputs 8-bit YCbCr 4:4:4 component signals. b Notes • Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device.
Command Mode Other Settings (Options) The “Options” and “Options 2” setups allow you to set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. 1 Select “Command Mode” in “Options,” and press ENTER. 2 Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.
SMARTLINK Auto Update This Recorder Allows you to use the SMARTLINK function Only with the recorder when the recorder is in standby mode. Pass Through Allows you to use the SMARTLINK function with the connected equipment when the recorder is in standby mode. On Updates the software automatically. Normally, select this position. Off Does not update the software automatically. Technical Info. You can check the current hardware and software versions of the digital tuner.
Picture noise appears. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely. Tuner The channel is not found or stored or missed. , Make sure that your aerial is properly connected to the recorder.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may solve the problem (page 147). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.
GUIDE Plus+ system (in the UK only) GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear. , 1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV programme listings do not appear until the recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data. 2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug it. 3Wait for 24 hours. It may take several days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE Plus+ data for all programme positions. If the recorder does not receive the GUIDE Plus+ data after 24 hours, set the host channel manually (page 69).
Sound distortion occurs. , Set “Analog Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Compression” (page 137). Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT RAUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 – TV jack, or LINE 1/DECODER jack (page 109). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to “On” (page 139). , Set “Analog Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Normal” (page 137).
The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The angles cannot be changed. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when “ ” does not appear on the TV screen (page 80).
Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP. , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. Recording does not stop after you press x. , Press x REC STOP. Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. , There was a power failure during recording.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 24). , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. Others The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to the recorder. , Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the recorder (page 126). , Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged. , Check if the USB device is on. Display language on the screen switches automatically.
Mechanical sounds are heard when the recorder is off. , While the recorder is updating the EPG information, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction. , While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the Auto Clock Set function or updating the EPG information, operational noises may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction. Resetting the Recorder You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings.
Notes about the discs Notes About This Recorder • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Transmission standards (Digital broadcasting): DVB-T Channel coverage (Digital broadcasting): VHF: E5 to E12, F5 to F10, Italian D to H2 UHF: E21 to E69, B21 to B68, F21 to F69 Channel coverage (Analogue broadcasting): PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 11, 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41 The abov
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Set top box controller (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and DivX Video Files About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files * Not available for MP3 audio tracks.
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.mp3.” – JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg” or “.jpg.” – Baseline JPEG image files that conform to the Exif 2.2* image files format, and Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0. – DivX video files with the extension “.avi” or “.divx.” * “Exchangeable Image File Format”: The file format used by digital still cameras.
About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for digital video cameras. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
wl PLAY MODE button (84, 89, 109, 111) e; TV t (input select) button (24) ea TV 2 (volume) +/– buttons (24) es TV PROG (programme) +/– buttons (24) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B (remote sensor) (24) C Disc tray (36) D Front panel display (166) E Z (open/close) button (36) F N (play) button (80, 108, 124) The N button has a tactile dot*.
Front panel display A Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position • EPG indication (63) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data. • TV Direct Rec. indication (36): “TV” appears in the right most two digits. B NTSC indicator (130, 137) CVPS/PDC indicator (78) D Timer indicator (73) E Disc type Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.
Language Code List For details, see page 140. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Country/Area Code For details, see page 145.
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
DV camcorder 104 DV camcorder dubbing 104 “Manual Dubbing” 106 “One-Touch Dubbing” 106 “Playback” 107 DV IN 104 “DV Input” 105, 138 “DVD Backup” 103 “DVD Menu Language” 140 “DVD Playback” 146 DVD VIDEO 12 DVD+R 10, 91 DVD+RW 10, 91 DVD-R 10, 91 DVD-RAM 12 DVD-RW 10, 91 E Easy Setup 26, 130 “Edit” 92, 117 Editing 91, 96 chapters 95 Playlist 96 titles 92 “Editor” 64 Enter characters 42 EPG Viewing a list of available channels 48 “EPG Link” 58 “EPG Type Select” 130 “Erase” 60, 92, 93, 117, 126 “Erase Album” 1
P Page mode 39, 114, 123 Parental Lock 81, 145 Parts and controls 164 Pause Live TV 87 “Pause Mode” 145 PAY-TV 33 PBC 80 PDC 54, 78 “Photo Album” 118 “Photo Album” list 122 “Picture Adjustment” 76, 85 Picture quality 59, 76, 85 PLAY MODE 84, 85, 109, 110, 115, 116 “Play Mode” 117 Play mode “A-B Repeat” 84, 109 “Programme” 85, 110, 116 “Repeat” 84, 109, 115 Playable discs 10, 12 “Playback” 107, 144 Playback 10, 80, 108, 114, 122 “A-B Repeat” 84, 109 DivX video files 80 DV camcorder 107 fast forward 82, 108,
Set top box receiver 17 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system 28 “Setup” 64 “Signal Check” 132 Simultaneous Rec and Play 88 “Skip” 134 “Skip Once” 60 Slideshow 124 Slow-motion play 83 SMARTLINK 21, 150 “Software Update” 150 “Sort Titles” 39, 114 “Sound System” 134 Split Programmes 58 “Standard (4:3)” 28 “Stereo 1” 138 “Stereo 2” 138 Sub sound 72, 138 SUBTITLE 82 “Subtitle Display” 140 “Subtitle Language” 140 “Subtitle Recording” 143 Super VIDEO CD 12 “S-Video” 136, 137 T Thumbnail picture 39 preview mode 40, 1
