Magnavox DVD Recorder MDV630R User Manual

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Safety Information  
Safety Precautions  
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment o rain or moisture.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s  
authority to operate it.  
Laser Safety  
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible  
eye injury.  
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam. The beam is located  
inside, near the deck mechanism.  
Special Information for Canadian Users  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio  
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Radio/TV Interference  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Note to Cable TV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV(CATV) system installer 's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical  
Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
Copyright Protection  
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited. 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. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation and is intended for home andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Declaration ofConformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
MDV630R/MDV650R  
MAGNAVOX  
Responsible Party:  
Philips Consumer Electronics  
P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810(865) 521-4316  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12.  
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
7. Do not block any ofthe ventilation openings. Install  
inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing  
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,  
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized or grounding-type  
15.Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery  
leakage which may result in bodily injury or damage to the  
plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other.  
unit:  
• Install all batteries correctly, + and @ as marked on the  
unit.  
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and  
alkaline , etc.).  
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a  
longtime.  
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your  
safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
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The remote control  
MONITOR  
STANDBY m  
TV/DVD  
Monitor: To switch between the internal tuner of the DVD recorder  
(TV reception) and playback of the DVD recorder  
Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,  
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)  
TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV. This button  
lets you switch between the DVD recorder and the antenna signal. This  
function operates when the DVD recorder is connected to the TV with  
only an antenna cable.  
T/C  
Title/Chapter: To directly select a ' '(title)/' '(chapter) in the menu  
bar  
B
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If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will  
appear or an introduction will play. In this case, this function will not be  
available.  
PLAY MODE  
REC. MODE  
Playback mode: To select Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro Scan  
Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible  
recording duration  
0..9  
Number buttons: 0 - 9 Use to select TV channels.  
DISC-MENU  
SYSTEM-MENU  
Disc Menu: To display the DVD menu or index screen  
System Menu: To display/hide the main menu (menu bar at top of  
screen)  
SELECT  
OK  
Select: To select a function  
Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry  
Cursor : To move left, right, up, or down  
D C A B  
RETURN  
Back: To return to the previous menu step on a video CD (VCD). This  
also functions with some DVDs.  
CLEAR  
Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)  
Plus: Next channel  
CHANNEL q  
CHANNEL r  
PLAY/PAUSE G9  
Minus: Previous channel  
Play/Pause: To play a recorded disc.  
When this button is pressed during playback, the disc is paused. You will  
see a still picture.  
When this button is pressed during recording, the disc recording is  
paused.  
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Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search:  
Pressing this button once during playback will return to the previous  
chapter/track/ title or to the beginning of the current title/chapter/track.  
If this button is held down during playback, it will search backward.  
If this button is held down during a still picture, it will search backward  
in slow motion.  
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Next title/Chapter/Track/Forward search:  
Pressing this button once during playback will jump to the next  
chapter/track.  
If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward.  
If button is held down during a still picture function, it will search  
forward in slow motion.  
STOP h  
Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings  
(TIMER)  
Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray.  
REC/OTR n  
Record: To record the current TV channel  
EDIT  
EDIT: To display the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs; DVD +R or  
DVD+RW to set chapter marker  
TIMER  
TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+® system /  
without VCR Plus+® system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER  
Additional TV functions  
TV VOLUME q  
TV volume: Increase TV volume  
TV VOLUME r  
TV volume: Reduce TV volume  
For the following functions, you must hold down the side button DVD/TV and then select the  
function with the corresponding button. For the following functions, you must hold down the  
side button DVD/TV while pressing the other button.  
0..9  
Number buttons: 0 - 9: Use to select TV channels.  
CHANNEL q  
CHANNEL r  
TV channel number: TV Channel: Select the next highest TV channel.  
TV channel number: TV Channel: Select the next lower TV channel.  
Front ofthe Recorder  
STANDBY/ON  
Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a  
programmed recording (TIMER)  
CHANNEL r  
CHANNEL q  
REC MODE  
RECORD  
Select: Channel forwards  
Select: Channel backwards  
Recording mode (quality): To select a recording quality.  
Record: To record the currently selected TV channel  
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RECORD LED  
Recording in progress: Red light in the RECORD button indicates a  
recording is in progress.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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Open/Close disc tray: to open/close disc tray  
Previous title/Reverse search  
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Next title/Forward search  
hSTOP  
Stop: To stop playback.  
G9PLAY/PAUSE  
Playback/Pause: To play a disc, pause playback, still picture  
Behind the door at the lower left front  
corner  
S-VIDEO  
S@Video jack : Input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video  
recorders (channel number 'CAM1')  
Yellow jack  
Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel  
VIDEO  
number 'CAM1')  
White/Red jack  
Audio left/right (CAM1) : Input for camcorders or video recorders  
left AUDIO right  
(Channel number 'CAM1')  
Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is automatic. In case both jacks are occupied,  
S-VIDEO has priority.  
Back ofthe Recorder  
4MAINS  
ANTENNA  
TV  
Power plug: Connection to the power outlet (110V/60Hz)  
Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here.  
Antenna output: Connection to the TV  
Input jacks  
IN S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S@Video input: Connection for an additional device (channel number  
'EXT2'). Switching between jack IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) and IN VIDEO  
(CVBS) is done automatically.  
IN VIDEO (CVBS)  
Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device  
(channel number 'EXT2')  
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IN L AUDIO R  
IN AUDIO L R  
Analog audio input (red/white jack) underneath jack IN VIDEO  
(CVBS) . Audio for jack IN VIDEO (CVBS) : Connection for an  
additional device (channel number 'EXT2')  
Analog audio input (red/white jack) next to jack IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO : Connection for an additional device. Audio  
input for component video (channel number 'EXT2')  
IN COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Component video input (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an  
additional device with component video input (channel number 'EXT3')  
Output jacks  
OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) S@Video output: Connection for a S-video-compatible TV  
OUT VIDEO  
(CVBS)  
Video output (yellow jack): Connection to TV using a video input  
(CVBS, Composite Video)  
OUT L AUDIO R  
Analog audio output (red/white jack) underneath jack IN VIDEO  
(CVBS) . Audio for jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) : Connection for an  
additional device  
OUT AUDIO LR  
Analog audio output (red/white jack): Connection for an additional  
device. Audio output for component video  
OUT COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for  
an additional device with component video output  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
Digital audio output: Connection for a digital audio devices  
(amplifier/receiver)  
The symbols on your DVD recorder  
display  
The following symbols may appear on your DVD recorder display:  
TITLE  
Displays the title number selected/being played  
Displays the track selected/being played (VCD/CD)  
TRACK  
DVD+RW  
Displays the type of disc inserted: DVD/DVD+R/DVD+RW; DVD-R  
and DVD-RW' are displayed as DVD.  
S-VCD  
Displays the type of CD-disc inserted: S VCD/VCD/CD  
Recording mode (quality)/Playback mode HQ, SP+, EP, EP+.  
CHAPTER  
Displays the chapter selected/being played  
Displays total play time  
TOTAL TIME  
REMAIN  
TIME  
Displays remaining play or recording time  
TIME  
Displays current elapsed time  
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DTS  
A DTS (Digital Theatre System) audio signal is available  
A Dolby Digital audio signal is available  
A MPEG audio signal is available  
DD-DIGITAL  
MPEG  
PCM  
A PCM audio signal is available  
CHANNEL  
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Channel  
Playback in progress. Flashes when Recorder is reading a disc.  
Playback/Recording interrupted (Pause)  
Recording in progress  
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RECORD  
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Remote control command has been sent  
A recording (Timer) has been programmed  
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STEREO  
During playback a hifi/2-channel audio signal is recognized, or a  
hifi/2-channel audio signal is received  
TV  
Modulator is switched off. The antenna signal (RF signal) is only  
connected to the TV when the modulator is switched off.  
SAP  
Second audio program from the tuner is selected.  
Multifunction display/text line  
•) Time  
•) Disc/Title play time  
•) OTR time  
•) Title name  
•) Display of TV channel number / disc position / channel name /  
function.  
•) Display of information, warnings  
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Messages on your DVD recorder display  
READING  
The following messages may appear on your DVD recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc  
name will appear on the display panel as well.  
IS TV ON?  
The DVD recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch on  
your TV and read section 'Initial installation' in chapter 'Installing your  
DVD recorder.'  
NO SIGNAL  
MENU  
No signal or poor signal strength  
The menu display is on.  
OPENING  
TRAY OPEN  
CLOSING  
READING  
MENU UPDT  
INIT MENU  
Disc tray is opening.  
Disc tray is open.  
Disc tray is closing.  
Disc is being read.  
After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.  
After the first recording has been successfully completed on a new disc,  
the menu structure is created.  
COPY PROT  
WAIT  
The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.  
Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy  
processing another operation.  
NO DISC  
No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible  
that the disc cannot be read.  
INFO  
Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen.  
The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible.  
Entire disc is being erased.  
BUSY  
ERASING  
EMPTYDISC  
Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings  
present).  
PROTECTED  
MAX TITLE  
Disc cannot be recorded on.  
The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc  
can have a maximum of 48 titles.  
MAX CHAP  
The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The  
maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc.  
DISC FULL  
PAL DISC  
Disc is full. There is no room for new recordings.  
A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made  
to establish a NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing  
NTSC recordings.  
NTSC DISC  
A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was  
made to establish a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing  
PAL recordings.  
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RECORDING  
An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing  
the OPEN/CLOSE button).  
FREETITLE  
DISC LOCK  
The following title is empty.  
An attempt was made to record on a protected disc during playback.  
This message will also appear when an attempt is made to insert a  
chapter marker( EDIT button).  
DISC ERR  
An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please  
clean the disc or use a new one.  
Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the  
disc.  
DISC WARN  
SETUP  
An error occurred when writing the title. The recording will continue,  
but the error will be skipped.  
After the automatic channel search, the time/date menu appears on the  
screen.  
WAIT 01  
During automatic channel search, the detected TV channels are  
counted.  
BLOCKED  
It is not possible to close/open the disc tray.  
SAFE REC  
The new recording will be added to the end of all recordings (SAFE  
RECORD).  
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Table ofcontents  
Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R ................................................................. 44  
Playing audio CDs .......................................................................................... 45  
Playing MP3 CDs ............................................................................................ 45  
Playback of a (Super) Video CD ................................................................. 46  
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Introduction .................................. 13  
Dear Magnavox customer, ........................................................................... 13  
Region codes ................................................................................................... 16  
Technical data ................................................................................................. 16  
Accessories ...................................................................................................... 16  
Important notes regarding operation ........................................................ 17  
Cleaning discs .................................................................................................. 18  
Special functions of your new DVD recorder ......................................... 18  
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Other playback functions............. 47  
Changing to a different chapter track/title ............................................... 47  
Disc search ...................................................................................................... 47  
Still picture ....................................................................................................... 48  
Slow motion .................................................................................................... 48  
Search with time entry .................................................................................. 49  
Repeating/Shuffle ............................................................................................ 49  
Repeat a specific segment A-B .................................................................... 50  
Scan function ................................................................................................... 50  
Zoom function ................................................................................................ 51  
Camera angle ................................................................................................... 51  
Changing audio language ............................................................................... 52  
Subtitles ............................................................................................................ 52  
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Connecting the DVD recorder ... 20  
Preparing the remote control for operation ........................................... 20  
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV ............................................. 20  
Connecting with a Component Video (Y Pb Pr) cable .......................... 22  
Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable .................................................... 23  
Connecting with Video (CVBS) .................................................................. 24  
Connecting only with the antenna cable ................................................... 25  
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Connecting additional devices .... 27  
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Recording ...................................... 53  
Connecting an additional video recorder ................................................. 27  
Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks ............................................. 28  
Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks ..................................... 28  
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack ................................. 29  
General information ...................................................................................... 53  
Recording without automatic switch-off ................................................... 54  
Pausing recording ........................................................................................... 56  
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) .... 56  
Preventing accidental erasing of discs ........................................................ 57  
Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) .................................. 58  
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Installing your DVD recorder...... 30 Selecting the recording mode (quality) ..................................................... 59  
Initial installation ............................................................................................. 30  
Automatic TV channel search ..................................................................... 32  
Adding and deleting TV channels manually ............................................... 33  
Setting the language ....................................................................................... 34  
Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP) .................................................. 35  
VCR Plus+® Guide channel numbers ......................................................... 36  
Setting the time/date automatically ............................................................ 37  
Manually setting the time & date ................................................................ 38  
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Managing disc content ................. 60  
General information ...................................................................................... 60  
Editing recording titles (name) .................................................................... 61  
Playing the entire title ................................................................................... 61  
Deleting recordings/titles ............................................................................. 62  
Disc settings .................................................................................................... 63  
Changing disc name ....................................................................................... 63  
Finalize editing ................................................................................................. 64  
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Information on the TV screen .... 39 Finalizing DVD+R discs ................................................................................. 64  
Erasing DVD+RWs ........................................................................................ 65  
Edit menu ......................................................................................................... 65  
Changing the index picture .......................................................................... 65  
Splitting titles ................................................................................................... 66  
Menu bar icons ............................................................................................... 39  
Menu bar 1 ....................................................................................................... 39  
Menu bar 2 ....................................................................................................... 39  
Field for temporary messages ..................................................................... 40  
Status box ........................................................................................................ 40  
Disc type icons ................................................................................................ 40  
Disc status icons ............................................................................................. 41  
Tuner info box ................................................................................................ 41  
Timer info box ................................................................................................ 41  
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Programming a recording  
(TIMER) .............................................. 67  
General information ...................................................................................... 67  
Programming a recording (with VCR Plus+® system) ............................ 67  
Programming a recording (without VCR Plus+® system) ..................... 69  
How to check, change, or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 70  
Problem solving for programmed recordings .......................................... 71  
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Playback ........................................ 42  
General information regarding playback ................................................... 42  
Inserting a disc ................................................................................................ 42  
Playing a DVD ................................................................................................. 43  
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User preferences .......................... 72  
Picture settings ................................................................................................ 73  
Sound settings ................................................................................................. 73  
Language settings ............................................................................................ 74  
Additional settings .......................................................................................... 75  
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Child lock....................................... 76  
Child lock (DVD and VCD) ......................................................................... 76  
Activating/Deactivating the child lock ........................................................ 76  
Authorizing discs ............................................................................................ 77  
Locking authorized discs ............................................................................... 77  
Parental control (DVD video only) ............................................................ 78  
Activating/Deactivating the parental control ............................................ 78  
Changing the country .................................................................................... 79  
Changing the PIN ........................................................................................... 80  
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Before you call technical support 81  
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AIntroduction  
Dear Magnavox customer,  
Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly  
translated. I have been employed by Magnavox for this reason.  
Allow me to introduce myself.  
My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in  
operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the  
following information:  
(Question)?  
Tip  
Problem  
Here I will be explaining  
seemingly unimportant things.  
Here I will be giving you  
instructions on functions that  
help make it easier to use your  
DVD Recorder.  
Here I will help you find the  
cause of problems and their  
solutions.  
I hope you have lots of fun with your new DVD Recorder.  
Phil  
P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful  
information in the chapter 'Before you call technical support. If this doesn't help you resolve the  
problem, please call the customer support service for your country.  
The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are listed in the warranty booklet  
provided.  
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Introduction  
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Welcome to the large family of Magnavox DVD owners.  
Thank you for buying a MDV630R/MDV650R .  
Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains  
important information and notes regarding operation.  
The DVD recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a  
cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.  
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD recorder needs this to  
acclimate to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).  
Your Magnavox team hopes you  
will enjoy  
using your new DVD recorder.  
What is a DVD?  
DVDs (Digital Video Discs) are the new storage medium that combines  
the convenience of the Compact Disc with the latest advanced digital  
video technology. DVD Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data  
compression technology that allows an entire film to be put on a single  
5-inch disc.  
How high is the resolution compared to VHS?  
The crystal-clear digital pictures have a resolution of over 500 lines, with  
720 pixels (picture elements) per line. This resolution is more than  
double that of VHS and is superior to Laser Discs. The quality can be  
compared to digital masters made in recording studios.  
What is DVD+RW?  
DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) uses phase-change media, the same  
technology that formed the basis for CD-ReWritable. A high-power laser  
is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process  
means the disc can be recorded on more than a thousand times.  
What is DVD+R?  
DVD+R (recordable DVD). In contrast to DVD+RW, this disc can only  
be recorded once. If a disc has not been finalized after recording, it can  
continue to be recorded upon in the DVD Recorder. Old recordings can  
be later deleted, but they cannot be overwritten. The deleted titles are  
marked as 'Deleted title.'  
For this disc to be played in a DVD player, it must be 'finalized' in the  
DVD recorder. After this has been completed, no further recordings can  
be added.  
What can my DVD recorder do?  
Your Magnavox DVD recorder is a recorder and player for digital video  
discs, with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard.  
This means that:  
•)existing pre-recorded DVDs can be played.  
•)recordings made on your DVD recorder can play on existing DVD  
Video players and DVD-ROM drives. In some cases, the discs may have  
to be finalized before they will play on other DVD players.  
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Compatible discs  
Using this DVD recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:  
Recording and Playback  
DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over.  
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once.  
Playback only:  
DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)  
DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)  
DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video  
mode' and the recording was finalized.  
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)  
Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)  
Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)  
Super Video CD  
CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 contents  
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 contents  
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Region codes  
Because DVDs are not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are  
keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region  
codes of the player and disc do not match, playback is not possible.  
This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL').  
DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD recorder.  
The number within the globe represents the region of the world.  
Region 1 represents:  
U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions near  
Australia.  
Technical data  
Voltage : 110-130V/60Hz  
Power consumption : 25W  
Power consumption (Standby): Less than 3W (clock display off)  
Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/8.8/32.6 (disc tray closed), 46.1 cm (disc tray open)  
Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg  
Power failure/no power supply: Channel and timer data will remain stored for approx. 1 year,  
the clock data for approx. 12 hours.  
Operating position: max. inclination of 10 degrees in any direction  
Ambient temperature: 59°F - 95°F  
Humidity: 25% - 75%  
Accessories  
Owner's manual  
Warranty booklet  
Quick-start guide  
Remote control and batteries  
Antenna cable  
Power cable  
Audio cable (with red/white plugs)  
Video cable (with yellow plugs)  
Accessories MDV@630R  
1x DVD+RW  
Accessories MDV@650R  
2x DVD+RW  
3x DVD+R  
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Important notes regarding operation  
Caution!  
Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam.  
Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or  
attempt to service this device.  
LASER  
Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD)  
Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)  
Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD  
reading).  
Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)  
Danger: High voltage! Do not open!  
There is a risk ofan electrical shock!  
The machine does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave  
all maintenance work to qualified personnel.  
As soon as the DVD recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components  
that are in constant operation. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must disconnect  
it from the power supply.  
If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the power supply, pull out the power cord's plug from  
the wall outlet, not only the plug from the jack 4MAINS at the rear of the set. Children playing  
near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable.  
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.  
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.  
Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging in a way  
that helps to protect the environment.  
This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the  
possibilities for recycling your old device.  
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In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the recorder for adequate  
ventilation.  
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place  
the device on an unsteady base.  
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects  
on the DVD recorder. If liquid spils into it, immediately disconnect the recorder from the power  
supply and call Magnavox for advice.  
Keep the DVD recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well  
as direct sunlight.  
Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).  
Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray.  
Cleaning discs  
Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound  
disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular  
basis.  
When a disc is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc  
from the center to the edge in a straight line.  
1
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analog discs.  
2
Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players?  
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher  
power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs  
may damage the optical unit (laser).  
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Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!  
Special functions of your new DVD  
recorder  
Your MAGNAVOX DVD recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your  
new DVD recorder easier for you.  
This screen provides you with an overview of the inserted disc. Each index screen corresponds  
to a recording. At the right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer is shows the duration and  
position on the disc of the selected recording.  
MP3 files are highly compressed pieces of music. The amount of data of the original audio material  
is reduced by 1/10 of the original size using a special process. This enables you to fit up to 10 hours  
of music on a single CD.  
These kinds of music CDs can be played using this recorder.  
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Normally, a new recording is made on the current location on the disc. This is the same with  
video cassettes. However, by holding down REC/OTR n , the new recording will be made after  
the last recording on the disc. This helps you avoid recording by mistake.  
New recordings on a DVD+R disc will always be added after the end of all recordings.  
The Magnavox DVD recorder can play DVDs and CDs. DVDs made using this DVD recorder can  
be played in most other DVD players.  
This is a standard from Dolby Laboratories for the transmission of 5.1 channel sound. This  
acoustical playback system is used to transmit five full channels. In addition, one channel is used  
exclusively for low frequencies (effects). Speakers are positioned at front left, center, and front  
right, as well as rear left and right. This system is currently the most common and is also used in  
movie theaters.  
This DVD recorder records each sound in two-channel Dolby Digital on a DVD+RW.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. It is the second most  
common after Dolby Digital.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patent  
numbers 4631603, 4577216 and 4819098, as well as other intellectual property rights. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is only  
intended for home use and other pay-per-view applications. Macrovision must provide written  
authorization for any other use. Changes to the device, reverse engineering, or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone  
call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television program. This number is located  
in your television listings magazine.  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The  
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. US  
patent no.: 5.307.173, 5.335.079, 4.908.713, 4.751.578 and 4.706.121  
So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the  
serial number here. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the  
rear of the recorder:  
MODEL NO.  
PROD. NO.  
MDV630R/MDV650R  
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BConnecting the DVD recorder  
Preparing the remote control for  
operation  
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder  
packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use.  
Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA  
batteries).  
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2
Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as  
shown, then replace the battery compartment lid. Always install  
the +/- ends of the batteries as indicated inside the battery  
compartment.  
The remote control is now ready to use.  
Its range is approximately 16-32 feet (5 to 10 meters).  
Aim correctly  
In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first  
time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the  
DVD recorder, and not at the TV.  
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Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV  
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programs  
using your DVD recorder.  
Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV. Connecting a video cassette recorder between  
the DVD recorder and the TV could result in poor picture quality because of the copy  
protection system built into the DVD recorder.  
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When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:  
'Connecting with Component Video (Y Cr Cb, YUV)  
If your TV is equipped with Component Video (Y Cr Cb, YUV)  
What is 'Component Video (Y PB PR)'?  
It is a system for transmitting high-quality video by splitting the video  
signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (red minus brightness, blue minus  
brightness) components. The jacks for these cables are usually red,  
green, and blue.  
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This connection provides a studio quality picture.  
'Connecting with S@Video (Y/C)'  
If your TV is equipped with a S-Video (SVHS) jack.  
What is a 'S@Video (Y/C) cable'?  
Also called a S-VHS cable, it is a video connection standard in which the  
Y signal and the C signal are transmitted separately. This mini-din  
jack/jack is also called a hosiden jack/jack.  
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'Connecting with a Video (CVBS) cable'  
If your TV is equipped with a Video (CVBS) jack.  
What is a 'Video (CVBS)' jack?  
This typically yellow jack is used to transmit composite video signals  
(FBAS, CVBS). This system transmits the Y and C signals over the same  
line. In some cases, this can lead to picture distortions, or 'Moiré'.  
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'Connecting only with the antenna cable'  
If you do not wish to use any other cable. You may use an antenna cable (RF coaxial) if you prefer  
or if your TV has only an Antenna In jack (no other audio and video in jacks). The TV's Antenna In  
jack may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm, etc. Check your TV instructions for details.  
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Connecting with a Component Video  
(Y Pb Pr) cable  
Have the following cables ready:  
an antenna cable (1 supplied), a power cable (2 supplied), a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable  
(3, red, green, blue jack) or a corresponding video-compatible cinch cable, an audio cable (4  
supplied red/white jack).  
Remove the antenna or cable TV signal from your TV. Connect it  
to the ANTENNA jack at the bck of the DVD recorder.  
1
Insert one end of the supplied antena cable into the TV plug at  
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the  
antenna input jack at the back of the TV.  
2
Use the Component Video (Y PB PR) cable and connect one end  
to the red, blue, green OUT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks at the  
back of the DVD recorder and the other end to the Component  
Video In jacks of the TV.  
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Please note the color order  
The colors of the jacks on the DVD recorder must match those on the  
TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly,  
this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could  
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be no picture at all.  
Use the supplied audio cable and plug one end into the OUT  
AUDIO LR jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to  
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ) and the other into the red/white  
Audio In jacks of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. Please  
see your TV's owner's manual).  
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Switch on the TV.  
Set the TV to the Component Video channel  
If necessary, see the operating instructions for your TV. Or, go  
to channel zero on your TV, then keep changing channels down  
until you see the DVD Recorder screens (when the Recorder is  
on). This is not channel 3 or 4 as it would be if you used only  
the cable/antenna connection.  
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Insert one end of the supplied power cable into the power outlet  
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end  
into the wall socket. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.  
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Then, read 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder.'  
Connecting with a S@Video (Y/C) cable  
Have the following cables ready:  
an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a S-video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio  
cable (4, supplied red/white jack).  
Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the  
ANTENNA jack at the back of the DVD recorder.  
1
Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV jack at  
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the  
antenna input jack at the back of the TV.  
2
Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the OUT  
S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the  
other end into the S-Video (SVHS) In jack of the TV (usually  
called S-Video in or SVHS in. Please see your TV's owner's  
manual).  
3
Use the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the  
red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD  
Recorder (next to OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) ) and the other into  
the corresponding red/white audio input of the TV (usually called  
Audio in', 'AV in'-please see your TV's manual).  
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Switch on the TV. Then switch the set to the SVHS input jack or  
select the corresponding channel number. You will find the  
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channel number in the operating instructions of your TV.  
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Insert one end of the supplied power cable into the power outlet  
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end  
into the wall jack.  
A message, 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the Recorder's display to  
remind you to set your TV to its Audio/Video In channel.  
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Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.  
Connecting with Video (CVBS)  
Have the following cables ready:  
an antenna cable, a power cable, a video (CVBS) cable (with yellow ends), and an audio cable  
(with red/white ends).  
Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the  
ANTENNA jack at the back of the DVD recorder.  
1
Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV jack at  
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the  
antenna input jack at the back of the TV.  
2
Use the supplied video (CVBS) cable and plug one end into the  
yellow jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD  
Recorder and the other end into the Video In jack (usually  
yellow) of the TV (usually called Video in or AV in. See your TV's  
owner's manual).  
3
Use the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the  
red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD  
Recorder (beneath IN VIDEO (CVBS) ) and the other into the  
corresponding red/white audio input of the TV (usually called  
'Audio in', 'AV in'-please see your TV's manual).  
4
Switch on the TV. Switch the TV to the Video/Audio input jack  
or select the corresponding channel. For the channel, please see  
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Insert one end of the supplied power cable into the power outlet  
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end  
into the wall jack.  
A message, 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the Recorder's display to  
remind you to set your TV to its Audio/Video In channel.  
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Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.  
Connecting only with the antenna cable  
USE THIS CONNECTION IF YOUR TV ONLY HAS A SINGLE ANTENNA IN JACK AND  
DOES NOT HAVE ANY AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS.  
Have the following cables ready:  
an antenna cable (supplied), and a power cable (supplied).  
Switch off your TV.  
1
Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from the antenna input  
jack of the TV. Connect it to the ANTENNA jack at the back of  
the DVD recorder.  
2
Connect one end of the supplied antenna cable to the TV jack at  
the back of the DVD recorder and connect the other end into  
the antenna jack at the back of the TV.  
3
Insert one end of the supplied power cable into the power outlet  
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end  
into the wall jack.  
A message, 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the Recorder's display to  
remind you to set your TV to its Audio/Video In channel.  
4
Switch on your TV and select the channel used for DVD/VCR  
playback on your TV. Choose between channel 3 or 4. Use your  
TV remote to set the TV to 3 or 4.  
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How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4?  
The factory setting is for channel 3. However, if you would like to  
switch to channel 4, proceed as follows:  
1
Press CHANNEL q while 'IS TV ON?' is displayed. 'C04' (channel  
4) will appear on the display.  
2
If you want to switch back to channel 3, press CHANNEL r .  
'C03' (channel 3) will appear on the display.  
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Switch your TV to the selected channel (channel 3 or 4).  
The menu for language selection will appear on the screen.  
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aI don't see a menu for language selection  
b Check the cable connections.  
Menu Language  
b Is 'DVDR' (DVD recorder operation) lit up in the display?  
If not, press the TV/DVD button until 'DVDR' is lit.  
English  
Español  
Français  
Problem  
b Change between channel 3 and 4 on the TV.  
Press OK to continue  
This TV channel number must be used in the future for DVD  
recorder playback.  
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.  
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CConnecting additional devices  
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the  
IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) , IN VIDEO (CVBS) , IN COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the recorder.  
You will also use the AUDIO IN jacks of the Recorder for connecting to other devices.  
Can I also connect devices with 'Progressive scan'?  
The IN COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are only used for 'interlaced'  
signals. Signals using progressive scan cannot be processed by the DVD  
recorder.  
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Connecting an additional video recorder  
You can also connect a video recorder to the input jack. Please use the IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack  
and the IN L AUDIO R jacks for SVHS video recorders.  
Please be aware  
Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected. When you attempt to copy  
them, the 'COPY PROT' message will appear in the DVD recorder display.  
aWhen copying video cassettes 'NO SIGNAL' appears in the  
DVD recorder display  
b Check to make sure that the scart cable is inserted properly.  
b If the recording is made from a video recorder, adjust the "tracking"  
on the video recorder.  
b The DVD recorder may sometimes not recognize video input signals  
that are poor or non-standard.  
aWhen copying from DVDs or pre@copied video cassettes, the  
picture is grainy and the brightness fluctuates.  
b This occurs when you attempt to copy copy-protected DVDs or  
video cassettes. Although the picture on the TV is OK, the recording  
is distorted on  
cassettes cannot be copied without these disruptions.  
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DVD+R(W). Copy-protected DVDs and video  
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Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks  
The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect a camcorder to the DVD  
recorder. These jacks are behind the door in the lower left corner of the front panel.  
Very good Picture Quality  
If you are using a Hi8 or S-VHS camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO IN jack of the DVD  
recorder to the corresponding S-video out jack on the camcorder.  
You must also connect the left AUDIO right In jacks of the DVD recorder to the audio out  
jacks on the camcorder.  
Good Picture Quality  
If your camcorder only uses a video output (Composite Video or CVBS), connect the  
VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to the corresponding Video Out jack on the camcorder.  
You must also connect the left AUDIO right In jacks of the DVD recorder to the audio out  
jacks on the camcorder.  
Connecting audio devices to analog audio  
jacks  
There are Left/Right Audio Out jacks OUT L AUDIO R and two Left/Right Audio In jacks IN L  
AUDIO R on the back of the DVD recorder.  
These can be used to connect the following devices:  
•) an receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
•) a receiver with two@channel analog stereo  
Can I use the 'Phono input' ofmy ampliifer?  
This amplifier jack (input) should only be used for record players without  
amplifiers. Do not use this input for connecting the DVD recorder.  
This could damage the DVD recorder or the amplifier.  
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Connecting audio devices to the digital  
audio jack  
The rear of the DVD recorder has a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for a coaxial cable  
connection.  
It can be used to connect the following devices:  
•) a Audio Video receiver or an Audio Video amplifier with a digital multi@channel  
sound decoder  
•) a receiver with two@channel digital stereo (PCM)  
Digital multi@channel sound  
Digital multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality. It requires  
a multi-channel Audio Video receiver or amplifier that supports at least  
one of the DVD recorder's audio formats (MPEG2, Dolby Digital, or  
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DTS). Check your receiver's manual to see which format it supports.  
aA loud distorted sound is coming from my speakers  
b The receiver does not support the digital audio format of the DVD  
recorder. The audio format of the inserted DVD is displayed in the  
display panel when another language is switched on. Playback using  
6-channel digital surround sound is only possible when the receiver  
has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.  
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DInstalling your DVD recorder  
Initial installation  
After you have successfully connected the DVD recorder and other devices to your TV (as  
described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation. The  
DVD recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels.  
'Correct aiming' ofthe remote control  
In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first  
time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the  
DVD recorder, not the TV.  
Connecting additional devices  
If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,...) via the  
antenna cable, switch them on now. The automatic channel search will  
recognize them and save them.  
No antenna connected  
If you are only using the DVD recorder as a playback device or you only  
have a satellite receiver connected, you still need to perform the initial  
installation. This is necessary so the basic settings can be saved correctly.  
After the initial installation is completed once, you can used the DVD  
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recorder normally.  
Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing  
B or A .  
Initial Setup  
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Menu Language  
What is an on@screen menu?  
English  
Español  
Français  
The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your  
new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your  
TV screen in one of the available languages (English, French, or Spanish).  
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Press OK to continue  
Confirm by pressing OK .  
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Select the desired audio language using B or A .  
Initial Setup  
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What is the audio language?  
Audio Language  
English  
Español  
Français  
Português  
Italiano  
The DVD audio will play in the selected language if it is available. If this  
language is not available on the DVD, the audio will play in the first  
language on the DVD. The DVD disc menu will appear in the selected  
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language if it is available on the disc.  
Press OK to continue  
Confirm by pressing OK .  
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Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing B or  
A .  
Initial Setup  
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Subtitle Language  
English  
Español  
Français  
Português  
What is the language ofthe subtitles?  
DVD subtitles will be in the selected language if it is available. If this  
language is not available, subtitles will be in the first language on the  
DVD.  
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Italiano  
Press OK to continue  
Confirm by pressing OK .  
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Select the desired screen format with B or A . This setting  
only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this  
format.  
Initial Setup  
TV Shape  
4:3 letterbox  
4:3 panscan  
16:9  
Which screen formats can I choose?  
4:3 letterbox for a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black  
bars at the top and bottom of the picture.  
Press OK to continue  
4:3 panscan  
16:9  
for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed to fill you  
TV screen.  
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for wide-screen TV (16:9) aspect ratio  
Confirm by pressing OK .  
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After you connect the antenna (or cable TV signal, satellite  
receiver, etc.) to the DVD recorder, press OK  
Make sure the Cable TV signal is connected securely to the  
Antenna jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder.  
The automatic TV channel search starts. 'WAIT' will appear on the  
display.  
Installation  
aDuring the channel search, ifthe DVD recorder does not ifnd  
any TV channels:  
Auto Ch. Programming  
Searching for TV channels  
000 Channels found  
b Select another channel on the TV. Do you see that channel on the TV  
set?  
If not, check the connections between the DVD recorder and the TV.  
b Please have patience.  
The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to  
find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible  
that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher  
frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search,  
the DVD recorder will find the TV channels.  
Please wait  
b If no antenna is connected, complete the basic settings and then, if  
desired, start the automatic channel search (see section 'Automatic TV  
channel search').  
aThe DVD recorder finds very few/no channels during the  
search.  
b It is possible that the automatic switching between antenna/cable does  
not properly detect your TV signal. Read the section about how to  
switch manually.  
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Wait until all available TV channels have been found. This can  
take several minutes.  
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As soon as the automatic TV channel search is completed, 'Auto  
ch. search complete' will appear on the TV screen along with  
the number of channels found.  
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To remove the menus, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on  
the Recorder's remote control.  
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The initial installation is now complete.  
Automatic TV channel search  
During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel  
assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD  
recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels  
already saved with the new ones.  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).  
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Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear at the top of the TV screen.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Press B continuously to select the line 'Installation'. (It is on  
the second screen of menus.) Confirm with C .  
5
Select line 'Auto Ch. Programming' using B or A .  
6
Press C . The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows  
the DVD recorder to save all available TV channels. This  
procedure may take several minutes.  
7
When the channel search is completed, 'Auto ch. search  
Installation  
Auto Ch. Programming  
complete' will appear on the TV screen.  
8
Searching for TV channels  
000 Channels found  
Press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus  
from the screen.  
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aVery few TV channels were found  
b During 'Automatic channel search' the DVD recorder detects whether  
an antenna or a cable TV signal is connected. If you have connected a  
cable TV signal but found very few TV channels, you must search the  
channels manually.  
To do so, select 'Cable/Antenna' insted of line 'Auto Ch.  
Programming' in step 6 and confirm with C .  
If you select 'Cable', channels 1-125 will be available. If you select  
'Anten.', channels 2-69 will be available. Select your type of  
connection by pressing C repeatedly  
'Anten.', 'Cable' or Auto.' automatically detects which one you have.  
Confirm the setting with OK .  
Press SYSTEM-MENU to go to the next menu. Press OK to start  
channel search as prompted by the on-screen message. When the  
channel search is complete, press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly to  
remove all the menus.  
Problem  
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the following section 'Adding  
and clearing TV channels manually'.  
Adding and deleting TV channels manually  
Turn on your TV. If required, select the TV's Audio/Video In (or  
channel 3 or 4).  
1
Press STANDBY m to turn on the DVD recorder. Press the  
SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear on the TV screen.  
2
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
3
Press B repeatedly B to select 'Installation' and then press  
C .  
4
Select line 'Add/Delete Channels' using B or A then press  
C .  
5
Using B or A select the TV channel that you want to delete  
or add.  
Installation  
Add/Delete Channels  
...  
6
Channel 001  
Channel 002  
Channel 003  
Channel 004Delete  
Channel 005  
Channel 006  
...  
Add  
Press C or D to choose 'Add' or 'Delete'.  
Add  
Delete  
7
Delete  
Delete  
Repeat steps 6 to 7 until you have added/deleted all the TV  
channels you want.  
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To exit press  
SYSTEM MENU  
To save your channel selections, press OK .  
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To remove the menus, press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly.  
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Setting the language  
You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with  
some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc  
menu.  
Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an  
additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). See the following section on Switching  
audio recording (stereo, SAP).  
Plus, you have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the Recorder's on-screen  
menu. However, the DVD recorder will only display show text regardless of this setting.  
Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for  
the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In).  
1
Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear in the display.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Select the line 'Language' using B or A then press C .  
5
Select the corresponding line and confirm with C .  
6
Language  
Which settings can I choose?  
Playback audio  
Recording audio  
Subtitle  
English  
Stereo  
English  
English  
Playback audio: language for playback (audio language)  
Recording audio: type of audio recording 'Stereo' or 'SAP'  
Subtitle: subtitle language  
Menu  
Tip  
Menu: language of the Recorder's menu  
Select the corresponding setting with B or A and confirm with  
OK .  
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To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)  
Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases  
this means an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and  
Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP).  
In order to record TV programs in stereo or SAP, you can select stereo or SAP as a default  
setting. This setting will only become active when the sound of a TV program is broadcast in  
stereo or SAP.  
When you playback the recording, you can playback the sound only in the setting you selected  
for recording (a recording in SAP can be played back only in SAP).  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In).  
1
Switch on the DVD recorder with STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear in the display.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Select the line 'Language' using B or A and confirm with  
C .  
5
Select 'Recording audio' and press C .  
6
Language  
Select 'Stereo' or 'SAP' using B or A and confirm with OK .  
Playback audio  
Recording audio  
Subtitle  
English  
Stereo  
English  
English  
7
A TV program is only available in 'Stereo' but my setting is  
'SAP'?  
Menu  
If the setting for 'Recording audio' is 'SAP' but the TV channel  
broadcasts only in stereo during recording, the recording will be done in  
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stereo.  
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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VCR Plus+® Guide channel numbers  
If you intend to use the VCR+® programming system, you must first assign channel numbers to  
Guide channel numbers.  
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear in the display.  
1
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
2
Select line 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .  
3
Select the line 'VCR Plus+ Ch.' using B or A and confirm  
with C .  
4
Use B or A to select the Guide channel number you want to  
assign to a channel number.  
Installation  
VCR Plus+ Ch.  
5
VCR Plus+ Ch.  
Channel  
Use D or C , or use the number buttons 0..9 to select the  
channel corresponding to this Guide channel number. An  
overview of guide numbers/TV channels can be found in your  
...  
001  
002  
003  
004---  
005  
...  
---  
---  
---  
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daily newspaper or in your TV listings.  
---  
Confirm the allocation with OK .  
To exit press  
SYSTEM MENU  
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To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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Setting the time/date automatically  
This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel to automatically set the  
time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information.  
When the DVD recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date is wrong, you  
must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date').  
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear in the display.  
1
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
2
Select line 'Time/Date' using B or A and confirm with C .  
3
Select 'Automatic' with B or A and confirm with C .  
4
Select the corresponding line with B or A .  
Time/Date  
Automatic  
5
PBS Channel  
Daylight Saving  
Time Zone  
Auto.  
No  
Auto.  
Select the channel which sends the time/date information in the  
line 'PBS Channel' and confirm with OK . The DVD recorder  
will check whether or not the information transfer is possible.  
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a'' will appear on the TV screen  
To exit press  
b No time/date data can be received from this TV channel.  
SYSTEM MENU  
Problem  
Select a different channel or 'Auto.' in line 'PBS Channel'.  
Select how switching will be done in line 'Daylight Saving':  
('Auto./Yes/No').  
By selecting 'Auto.', the time will be automatically set according  
to the 'summer time' schedule of the PBS channel.  
7
In the line 'Time Zone', select your time zone if the PBS channel  
entered was for a different time zone. This is the only way to set  
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the time correctly, or, if necessary, to correct it.  
If you want to use the time zone of the PBS channel, select  
'Auto.'.  
Confirm each line with OK .  
9
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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The time and date are automatically transferred from the selected 'PBS channel' after the  
recorder is shut off.  
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Manually setting the time & date  
If the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal. If this is the case,  
switch off the automatic function.  
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear in the display.  
1
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
2
Select line 'Time/Date' using B or A and confirm with C .  
3
Select 'Manual' with B or A .  
4
Confirm with OK .  
5
Change the time in line 'Time' using the number buttons 0..9 on  
your remote control.  
Time/Date  
Manual  
6
Time  
09:02  
AM  
2002  
01  
Check 'AM/PM', 'Year', 'Month', and 'Date' in the same way. To  
select between the fields, use B or A .  
Change the information with D , C or the number buttons  
AM/PM  
Year  
Month  
Date  
Daylight Saving  
7
01  
0..9 .  
No  
Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving':  
To exit press  
SYSTEM MENU  
8
'Yes': The time set corresponds to the summer time (summer  
time is on)  
'No': The time set corresponds to the winter time (summer time  
is off)  
When all settings are correct, confirm with OK .  
9
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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EInformation on the TV screen  
You can check/change many functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the system menu  
bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.  
Menu bar icons  
The SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to remove it.  
The D and C buttons are used to select the corresponding function. The B button confirms  
the function and either leads you to an additional menu or it executes the function.  
Depending on the disc inserted, several functions may not be available.  
Menu bar 1  
User preferences  
A
Current Title/Track  
B
Current Chapter/Index  
C
Audio Language  
D
Subtitle Language  
E
Camera Angle  
F
Zoom  
G
Menu bar 2  
While menu bar 1 is being displayed, you can press C repeatedly to display menu bar 2.  
Sound  
H
Picture by Picture  
I
Slow motion  
J
Fast motion  
K
Search with time entry  
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Field for temporary messages  
There is a field in the top left corner of the menu bar which displays temporary information  
regarding different operating functions. This information appears briefly on the screen when  
certain disc functions are activated.  
Shuffle: Shuffle tracks  
/
Scan: Play introduction to each track  
6
Repeat entire disc  
5
Repeat current title  
3
Repeat current track  
4
Repeat current chapter  
2
Repeat A until end  
0
Repeat A to B  
1
Camera Angle  
7
Child lock on  
l
Resume  
8
Action prohibited  
9
Status box  
The status box displays the current status of the DVD recorder and the type of disc inserted.  
This display can be turned off.  
Disc type icons  
DVD+RW  
M
DVD+R  
M
DVD@Video  
N
Video@CD  
O
No disc  
P
Disc error  
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Disc status icons  
Recording  
R
Stop  
S
Playing  
T
Pause play  
U
Pause record  
V
Fast forward (x4)  
X
Fast reverse (x4)  
Y
Slow motion  
Z
Tuner info box  
This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the current antenna  
signal and TV channel.  
Current channel / selected device  
a
No Signal  
b
TV channel is not available or reception to too weak / Device is not  
connected or is turned off  
Copy@protected signal  
c
Timer info box  
This box is located above the tuner info box. When a recording is programmed (timer), it shows  
the start time or date of the first recording.  
When no timer is programmed, the current time will be displayed.  
This box is not displayed during disc playback or recording. However, you can access it during  
an OTR by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .  
Timer set for day shown or time shown (if set for today).  
f
OTR recording will run until displayed stop time  
g
Current time  
No recording (timer) programmed  
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FPlayback  
General information regarding playback  
The DVD recorder can be used with the following systems:  
•) DVD Video  
•) Video CD or Super Video CD  
•) DVD+RW  
•) DVD+R  
•) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized)  
•) DVD-R  
•) CD-R  
•) CD-RW  
•) Audio CD  
•) MP3-CD  
You can operate the DVD recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the  
DVD recorder.  
Inserting a disc  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the Recorder.  
The disc tray will open. 'OPENING' will appear in the display, then  
'TRAY OPEN.'  
OPENING  
C01  
1
2
Carefully place the disc into the tray with the label facing up, then  
press PLAY/PAUSE G9 or OPEN/CLOSE . 'CLOSING' then  
'READING' will appear on the display. This indicates the disc is  
being read.  
How do I insert double@sided DVDs?  
Double-sided DVDs do not have labels on either side. The label for each  
side is placed in the middle (on the inner ring). To play a specific side,  
the label on the side you want to play must be on top.  
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Opening/Closing the tray using the remote control  
You can also use the remote control to open and close the disc tray.  
To do this, hold down the STOP h button on the remote control until  
'OPENING' (opens) or 'CLOSING' (closes) appears in the display.  
Tip  
Playback may begin automatically.  
3
A menu may appear during playback of a DVD. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a  
number button on the remote control. You can also select a menu item with D , C , A ,  
B and confirm with OK .  
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When playing a DVD+RW, the Index Picture screen appears. Choose the title you want to play  
with B , or A .  
Confirm with OK .  
For more information, read 'Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R'.  
If Audio/CD playback does not begin automatically, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
For more information, read 'Playing Audio CDs'.  
If 'h' is displayed during Video CD playback, begin replay with PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the  
remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control  
buttons 0..9 .  
For more information, read paragraph 'Playing Video CDs'.  
Playing a DVD  
a'PIN' may appear on the display.  
b The child lock was activated for the inserted disc. Read 'Child lock'  
and 'Authorizing discs' in the 'Child lock' chapter.  
aI see an 'X' in the menu bar on the screen.  
b DVDs can be manufactured in such a way that certain operations are  
required or only specific functions are possible during playback. When  
the 'X' symbol appears on the screen, the selected function is not  
available.  
aI see region code information on the screen.  
b Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all  
regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region  
code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region  
codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible.  
b The region code for a DVD player can be found on a label at the  
back of the device.  
b There are no region codes for DVD+Rs or DVD+RWs.  
aI am asked to select an option from a menu.  
b Using A , B , D , C or the number buttons 0..9 select the  
corresponding option.  
In some cases, you will need to confirm with OK .  
You can always call up the disc menu with the DISC-MENU button  
on the remote control.  
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How can I display disc information?  
1
Press the DISC-MENU button on the remote control. A menu  
will appear on the screen. Some films may show  
introductory sequence before displaying the menu.  
a
short  
2
Using A , B , D , C or the number buttons 0..9 select the  
corresponding option.  
Tip  
Confirm with OK .  
If  
PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
This will appear on the display: title, chapter, elapsed time.  
playback  
does  
not  
start  
automatically,  
press  
1
1
2:04  
1
2
3
To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or  
hSTOP on the DVD recorder.  
To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the  
DVD recorder.  
Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R  
If the inserted disc has been write-protected or it is a finalized,  
DVD+R, playback starts automatically.  
1
2
If playback does not start automatically, select the title you want  
from the index screen using B or A .  
You can also use the N or O buttons on the front of the  
Recorder to select a title.  
2 ANNA  
C01  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button.  
This will appear on the display: Title number, recording mode,  
3
elapsed playing time.  
aI see the message 'EMPTYDISC' on the display  
Problem  
b There are no recordings on this disc.  
To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or  
hSTOP on the DVD recorder.  
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To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the  
DVD recorder.  
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When I play recordings that have been recorded in different  
recording modes, do I have to change each manually?  
During playback, the device will automatically switch to the proper mode  
'HQ(HQ), SP+(SP+), EP(EP), EP+(EP+)'.  
For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording  
mode (quality)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.  
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Playing audio CDs  
You can also use the DVD recorder to pay audio CDs  
Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.  
1
Audio CD display  
If the TV is turned on, the Audio CD display will appear on the screen.  
During playback, the number of the current track will be shown on the  
screen and display.  
Tip  
Stop playback with STOP h . Track number and total play time  
are displayed.  
2
Playing MP3 CDs  
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed pieces of music. This enables you to fit  
up to 10 hours of CD quality music on a single CD-ROM.  
When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind:  
Data system supported: ISO9660, Joliet  
Format supported: *.mp3  
File names 6a ASCII characters max. (Joliet)  
Maximum of 99 albums, 999 titles  
Sampling frequency supported: 44.1kHz, 48kHz. Music pieces with different frequencies will be  
skipped.  
Bit rate supported: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)  
ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. In the case of later versions, the directory name will appear as the  
album and the file name as the title.  
Insert a MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically. (See additional  
instructions on the next page.)  
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If the TV is turned on, the MP3 CD display will appear on the TV  
screen.  
During playback, the number of the current track will be shown on the  
screen and display.  
During interrupted playback, the number of albums will be shown on the  
TV and on the CD's display.  
Tip  
If availableon the CD, album, track, and artist may appear on the display.  
Stop playback with STOP h . The number of albums appears on  
the display.  
2
Other playback functions  
Select the beginning of the current track or the previous or next track  
with N or O .  
You can also use T/C to select tracks and albums.  
1
Press T/C and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for track  
with C or D .  
2
Select the number of the album/track with B , A or the number  
buttons 0..9 on the remote control.  
Tip  
You can also use repeat functions ( PLAY MODE ).  
Playback ofa (Super) Video CD  
(Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct selection of  
special playback functions (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible (see CD packaging).  
'PBC' is turned on by default.  
Insert a (Super) Video CD.  
If the 'h' appears on the display, begin playback with  
PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
1
2
If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu  
item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the  
screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control  
buttons 0..9 . Using the buttons, select the corresponding menu  
item until playback starts.  
If the PBC menu contains a title list, the desired title can be  
chosen directly.  
The RETURN button will take you back to the previous menu.  
3
Stop playback with STOP h .  
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Changing to a different chapter track/title  
When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track,  
title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title  
selection is then possible via the menu bar only.  
During playback, you can go to the next title/chapter/track using  
the O button. Using the N button, you can return to the  
start of the current title/chapter/track. Using the N button,  
you can return to the start or the previous title/chapter/track.  
1
Using the T/C (title/chapter) button  
1
Press the T/C (title/chapter) button and select the corresponding  
title with A or B .  
Make sure that the 'T' (title) icon is selected in the menu bar.  
You can also select a chapter within a title using the T/C button.  
Press T/C and select 'C' (chapter) using C .  
2
Then select the corresponding chapter with A or B .  
Tip  
Disc search  
You can fast forward a disc at four or 32 times normal playback speed. You can select other  
speeds only via the menu bar ( ).  
K
During playback, hold down N (reverse) or O (forward) to  
switch to the search function. You can switch between different  
speed modes using the N / O buttons.  
1
2
To continue playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 twice at the  
desired position.  
aNo sound  
b During search the sound is turned off. This is not a fault in your  
machine.  
Problem  
Search function via menu bar  
1
2
3
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control during playback.  
The menu bar appears at the top of the screen.  
Select the '  
D and confirm with B .  
' symbol on the second menu bar using C or  
K
Now you can select different search speeds forwards or backwards  
using D or C .  
4
5
If necessary, switch off the menu bar using SYSTEM-MENU .  
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 twice.  
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During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 to stop playback and  
display a still picture.  
1
1
2:04  
1
Still picture features via the menu bar  
1
While playback is paused, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on  
the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the  
screen.  
2
3
4
Select '  
B .  
' in the second menu bar with C or D then press  
I
You can now move the still picture forward or backward using  
D or C .  
If  
necessary,  
remove  
the  
menu  
bar  
with  
the  
SYSTEM-MENU button.  
Tip  
To continue playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
2
Slow motion  
Press PLAY/PAUSE G9 on the remote control during  
playback. Then hold down N or O to switch to slow  
motion.  
1
2
You can switch between the different speeds with N or O .  
Slow motion via menu bar  
1
During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button and then  
the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu  
bar will appear at the top of the screen.  
2
3
Select ' ' with C or D and confirm with B .  
You can now move forwards or backwards at different speeds using  
J
D or C .  
4
If  
necessary,  
turn  
off  
the  
menu  
line  
with  
the  
SYSTEM-MENU button.  
Tip  
To continue playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 twice.  
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Using this function, you can start playing a disc at a specific time.  
During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the  
remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the  
screen.  
1
Select ' ' with C or D and confirm with B . The playback is  
L
stopped and the screen displays how much play time has already  
2
expired (playback time).  
Enter the desired start time for the playback using the number  
buttons 0..9 .  
3
Confirm with OK .  
4
aThe time that I entered is blinking on the screen  
b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time  
or cancel the function with SYSTEM-MENU .  
Problem  
Playback will now start at the time you entered.  
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Repeating/Shuffle  
You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc  
type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc.  
Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback.  
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During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY  
MODE again, you can select from the following options:  
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•) '  
•) '  
•) '  
•) '  
': Repeat chapter (DVD only)  
': Repeat track/title  
': Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio CD only)  
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/
':  
Shuffle  
•) No display: no repeat  
To cancel the repeat, press STOP h .  
You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays  
disappear.  
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Repeat a specific segment A@B  
You can repeat a specific segment within a title/chapter/track. To do this, you must mark the  
start and end of the desired segment.  
During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 at the desired  
starting position. sYou will see a still picture.  
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Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the '  
on the TV screen. This will store the start point.  
' symbol appears  
0
2
3
4
Start playback with PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
At the desired stop point, press the OK button. '  
on the TV screen. Playback will now resume repeating the  
selected segment.  
' appears  
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To cancel the repeat, press STOP h .  
You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays  
disappear.  
Scan function  
Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or  
VCD) on the disc.  
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until '  
appears on the screen.  
'
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After 10 seconds, the DVD recorder will switch to the next  
chapter/track. To resume the playback at the corresponding  
chapter/track, press STOP h and then PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
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Zoom function  
Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.  
During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 . You will see a still  
picture.  
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Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select ' ' using C .  
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2
Use B or A to select the desired zoom factor.  
3
As soon as 'press OK to pan' appears, the zoom process is  
complete.  
4
Press OK . Use A , B , C , and D to select an area of the  
image that you want to look at more closely.  
5
Confirm with OK .  
6
To stop zooming, press  
SYSTEM-MENU .  
PLAY/PAUSE G9 and then  
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Camera angle  
If a disc contains video sequences that were recorded with different camera angles, you can  
select different angles for playback.  
During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 . You will see a still  
picture.  
1
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select ' ' using C .  
F
2
aThe '  
' icon cannot be selected.  
F
b The selected scene was only recorded with one camera angle. This  
function is, therefore, not available. For more information, please read  
the label of your DVD.  
Problem  
Select the desired angle with B or A . You can also directly  
enter the angle number with the number buttons 0..9 .  
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4
After a short pause, playback will resume from the new angle.  
The ' ' icon will remain visible until a section starts that only  
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Changing audio language  
DVDs sometimes come in different languages. The language used for playback is the one that you  
selected during initial installation of the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However,  
you can change the audio language of a disc at any time.  
Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the  
inserted disc as well as via the Recorder's menu bar ( SYSTEM-MENU button). It is possible  
for the audio languages of the two menus to be different. Some DVD's only allow you to change  
the language in the DVD menu.  
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button during playback and select  
'
' using C .  
D
1
2
3
Use B or A to select the desired audio language. You can also  
directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9 .  
Playback will now resume with the new audio language.  
Subtitles  
DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the  
one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can  
change the subtitle language of a disc at any time.  
Please note that the subtitle language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the  
inserted disc as well as via the Recorder's menu bar ( SYSTEM-MENU button). It is possible  
for the subtitle languages of the two menus to be different.  
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button during playback and select  
'
' using C .  
E
1
2
Select the desired subtitle language using the B or A . You can  
also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9 .  
You can shut the subtitles off with Number button s 0 or by  
selecting 'off'.  
Playback will now resume with the new subtitle language.  
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HRecording  
General information  
What kind ofdiscs can be used of r recording?  
You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder:  
DVD+RW  
This disc can be recorded on and then erased.  
DVD+R  
This disc can only be recorded on once.  
For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized. After  
this is done, no more recordings can be added to this disc.  
If this disc is only to be played in the DVD recorder, then it does not  
have to be finalized. Recordings can be added and then deleted.  
However, the location (playing time) of the deleted recording (title) will  
no longer be available. See page 55 for details on finalizing discs.  
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You can make a spontaneous recording (for example, a program currently being shown) by  
following the steps.  
To do this, select the title to be overwritten or choose an 'Empty title' in the 'index screen'  
with the B , A buttons.  
If the recording is to be inserted between existing recordings, please note the length of the old  
and new recording. If the new recording is too long, the recording (title/chapter) following it will  
be overwritten.  
Adding new recordings after the end of all recordings (Safe  
Record)  
To add a new recording after the last recording on a disc, press and  
hold the REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display.  
For DVD+R, each new recording is always placed after all previous  
recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten.  
Tip  
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without  
automatic switch@off'.  
Please refer to 'Recording with automatic switch@off', if you want to start a recording  
manually and conclude it within a specific amount of time. This permits accidentally recording to  
the end of the disc.  
Tip: If the end of a disc is reached during recording, recording will stop and the Recorder will  
turn itself off automatically.  
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Recording without automatic switch@off  
Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for  
the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel).  
1
Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and  
content of the disc will be checked. 'READING' will appear on the  
display.  
2
aIndex display  
b A DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings. Use  
A and B to select  
a
location where the recording should be  
started.  
a'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display.  
b The inserted DVD is empty.  
aA dialog box appears asking ifthe contents should be erased  
or the disc should be ejected.  
b The inserted disc is a DVD+RW whose contents are not compatible  
with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used for  
recordings until the entire disc is erased using the  
REC/OTR n button.  
a'Too many titles' appears on the screen when a recording is  
attempted.  
b A disc can only contain a max. of 48 titles (including the empty titles).  
Erase the titles or change the disc.  
Problem  
If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the  
MONITOR button on the remote.  
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4
Use CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the channel  
(station name) you want to record. This will appear on the  
display:  
1 FREETITLE C01  
Channel number ofthe external inputs:  
'EXT2' SVHS jack (Y/C) IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) Video jack (CVBS) IN  
VIDEO (CVBS) . Audio jack IN L AUDIO R for SVHS-jack  
and Video jack.  
Switching between jack IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) and IN VIDEO  
(CVBS) is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied,  
the signal at jack IN S-VIDEO (Y/C) is given priority.  
'EXT1' Component Video jacks on the back IN COMPONENT  
VIDEO . Audio jacks IN AUDIO L R for Component Video  
'CAM1' SVHS-/Audio front jacks S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right  
'CAM1' Video/Audio front jacks A/V VIDEO / left AUDIO right  
Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done  
automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack  
S-VIDEO is given priority.  
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To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control  
or RECORD on the DVD recorder. To start the recording after  
all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the  
REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display.  
For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous  
recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten.  
The display panel will appear similar to the example shown at  
right.  
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Inserting chapter markers  
During recording, scenes can be marked so they can be found or hidden  
later.  
During recording, press EDIT at the desired location. 'Inserting  
marker' appears on the TV screen. In the display, the number of  
'CHAPTERS' is increased by one.  
For more information about title/chapter, please read the section  
'Changing to a different title/chapter' in the chapter 'Playback'.  
Tip  
You can stop recording by pressing STOP h on the remote or  
hSTOP on the recorder. 'MENU UPDT' will appear on the  
display. The DVD recorder is preparing the list of contents. Wait  
until this message disappears in the display, then the recording is  
completed.  
aIfdisplay reads ' DISC ERR'  
b The recording could not be completed correctly because of a disc  
error. Check and clean the inserted disc if necessary.  
Problem  
Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible  
If you want to playback recordings on a DVD player, you must first  
finalize the disc in the DVD recorder. You can use the 'Finalizing'  
function on the DVD so that it can be read by the DVD player without  
problem. Please read paragraph 'Finalizing DVD+R discs' in the chapter  
'Managing disc content'.  
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Pausing recording  
During recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button.  
1
2
To continue recording, press REC/OTR n .  
Ending recording  
To stop recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until 'MENU UPDT'  
disappears from the display before you try another feature.  
Tip  
Recording with automatic switch@off  
(OTR one@touch@recording)  
Insert a disc.  
1
Use CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the channel you  
want to record.  
2
Press REC/OTR n on the remote control repeatedly . Each  
time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the  
recording time.  
3
4
To check the remaining recording time while an OTR is in  
progress, press SYSTEM MENU. The time at which the recording  
will end will appear on the TV screen in the timer info box. To  
stop an OTR, press STOP h .  
How can I delete the recording time I just entered?  
To delete an entry, press CLEAR while the display shows the recording  
time.  
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Preventing accidental erasing ofdiscs  
You can lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You  
can only lock the entire disc. It is not possible to lock individual recordings.  
What happens with DVD+R discs?  
As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them  
against being overwritten just like DVD+RW.  
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Put the disc to be locked into the recorder.  
1
Press DISC-MENU to see the Index Picture Screen if necessary.  
2
While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press STOP h on  
the remote control. The first title is selected.  
3
Press A . The disc information screen is displayed.  
4
Press the C button.  
Select the line Protection with the up or down arrow.  
Confirm with C .  
5
Select 'Protected' using B and confirm with OK .  
6
Press D , then press DISC-MENU to play the disc.  
7
The entire disc is now protected. If you attempt a recording, 'DISC LOCK' will appear on the  
display and 'Disc locked' will appear on the TV screen.  
Tip: If you later decide to record on the disc, follow these steps but select Unprotected at step  
6.  
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Lining up recordings within a title  
(assemble cut)  
You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording  
will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this  
location onward. Depending on the length of the recording, this will also overwrite titles that  
follow the current title. The recording mode (quality) is automatically transferred from the  
current title.  
To play back this recording, press SYSTEM-MENU and select 'C' (chapter) using C . You can  
also use T/C .  
For more information, read section 'Changing to a different title/chapter' in chapter 'Playback'.  
What happens with DVD+Rs?  
New recordings on DVD+R can only be made on existing space. You  
cannot overwrite existing recordings on 'DVD+R' discs.  
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Find the title in which the new recording is to be inserted.  
1
Look at the last minute of the old recording.  
2
Press PLAY/PAUSE G9 on the remote control at the location  
where the new recording is to start. '9' will appear on the TV  
screen.  
3
If you want to monitor the recording, you can switch to the  
internal tuner using the MONITOR button.  
4
Now start recording as usual by pressing REC/OTR n on the  
remote control.  
The new recording is added.  
5
Stop recording with STOP h .  
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Selecting the recording mode (quality)  
By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum  
recording time for a disc.  
You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode watching the picture via the built-in  
tuner. (Press the MONITOR button).  
For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).  
1
On the front of the DVD recorder, select the desired recording  
mode using the REC MODE button.  
You can also use the REC. MODE button on the remote  
2
control.  
Which recording modes can I choose?  
'HQ/HQ': HighQuality offers the best picture quality with  
a
total  
recording time of 60 minutes.  
'SP+/SP+': StandardPlay (better than S-VHS picture quality) offers  
excellent picture quality with a total recording time of 150 minutes.  
'EP/EP': ExtendedPlay (better than VHS picture quality). Total  
recording time of 240 minutes  
'EP+/EP+': ExtendedPlay (VHS picture quality). Total recording time of  
360 minutes.  
Can I also change the recording mode via a menu?  
1
2
3
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button.  
Select ' ' using D or C .  
Select 'Record settings' (in the second screen of menus) using  
B or A then press C .  
A
4
5
6
At 'Rec Mode,' select the recording mode using D or C .  
Confirm with OK then press SYSTEM-MENU .  
If you select the 'EP/EP' or 'EP+/EP+' recording modes, you can  
select the 'Stndrd' (standard) or 'Sport' (for quick movements)  
settings in the 'Filter mode' line.  
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General information  
Charly 1  
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When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each  
recording:  
•) Name of the recording  
Empty title  
01:30:01  
If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then  
the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name  
•) Length of recording  
•) Recording mode (quality)  
•) Date of the recording  
•) Recording index screen  
If 'Auto chapters' is turned on in the 'Record settings' menu, a marking will be made every  
5-6 minutes. These markers are called chapter markers.  
Can markings also be made on DVD+Rs?  
Markings can be made on these discs as long as they have not been  
finalized.  
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Read 'Disc settings'to change general settings of the disc.  
Read 'Editing recording titles (name)'to learn how to change recording names.  
Read 'Playing the entire title'to learn how to play the entire title.  
Read 'Deleting recordings/titles'to learn how to erase the title.  
Read 'Edit menu'to learn how to make a new index picture.  
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Editing recording titles (name)  
Some TV stations transmit the name of a program. In this case, the name may be included  
automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the date and time of the recording are stored as the  
name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.  
Press STOP h to stop playback if necessary.  
1
Using A or B , select the title you want to edit and confirm  
with C . The settings menu for that title will appear.  
2
Settings for title Charly 1  
Name  
Charly 1  
Select 'Name' using A or B and confirm with C .  
Play full title  
Erase this title  
3
Using  
C or  
D , select the position where the  
letter/number/symbol is to be changed.  
4
Change the desired symbol using A or B . You can switch  
between uppercase and lowercase letters with the  
5
SELECT button. You can delete  
a
character with the  
CLEAR button.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have made the desired changes.  
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7
8
Save the new name with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the  
TV screen for confirmation.  
To end, press D .  
Playing the entire title  
If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, with this setting you can view the entire title  
including the hidden chapters. Proceed as follows:  
Press the STOP h button to stop playback if necessary.  
1
Using A or B select the title that you want to play back then  
press C . The settings menu appears.  
Settings for title Charly 1  
2
Name  
Charly 1  
Select 'Play full title' using A or B and confirm with OK .  
Play full title  
Erase this title  
Press OK  
3
Playback begins automatically. The full title - including the hidden  
chapters - is played.  
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Deleting recordings/titles  
You can erase selected recordings from a disc. To do this, proceed as follows:  
Press STOP h to stop playback if necessary.  
1
Using A or B to select the title to be deleted then press C .  
The settings menu will appear.  
Settings for title Charly 1  
2
Name  
Charly 1  
Select 'Erase this title' using A or B and OK . 'This will  
completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm' will  
appear on the screen.  
Play full title  
Erase this title  
Press OK  
3
If you want to delete this title, confirm with OK . Otherwise,  
press D .  
4
'Erasing title' will appear on the screen.  
5
An 'Empty title' box will now appear at this location in the  
index picture screen. New recordings can now be added at this  
location.  
If the deleted title was too short (less than one minute), no  
'Empty title' will appear at this point.  
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Can titles also be deleted on DVD+Rs?  
Titles on DVD+R are marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' appears on the  
TV screen instead of 'Empty title.' During playback the deleted title will  
be skipped. The location on the disc used for this title cannot be reused  
since the title has not been physically deleted. After a disc has been  
finalized, no further changes can be made.  
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Magnavox1  
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This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted  
disc.  
You can:  
NTSC  
•) change the disc name  
•) protect or unprotect a disc  
•) finalize editing (make DVD compatible)  
•) finalizing DVD+Rs  
DVD playback  
•) Erase DVD+RWs  
To show this display, proceed as follows:  
Press STOP h to stop disc playback if necessary.  
1
Select the first title with A or press STOP h again.  
2
Press the A button. The disc information screen will appear.  
3
Changing disc name  
Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will  
appear on the screen.  
1
Select the 'Disc name' line using A or B and confirm with  
C .  
Settings for Magnavox1  
2
Disc name  
Protection  
Erase disc  
Magnavox1  
Unprotected  
Using  
C or  
D select  
the  
position  
where  
the  
letter/number/symbol is to be changed/re-entered.  
3
4
Change the desired symbol using A or B . You can switch  
between uppercase and lowercase letters with the  
SELECT button. You can re-delete  
CLEAR button.  
a
character with the  
Repeat step 3 and step 4 until you have made the desired  
changes.  
5
6
7
Save the new title with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV  
screen for confirmation.  
To end, press D .  
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Finalize editing  
If one or more titles have been edited, it is possible that another DVD Player will display the  
original titles. You can prepare your disc so a DVD player willplay the edited version.  
Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will  
appear on the screen.  
1
Select the line 'Make edits compatible' using A or B and  
confirm with OK .  
2
aThe line 'Make edits compatible' does not appear  
b Your disc is already compatible. It does not need to be converted.  
Problem  
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long  
this process will last.  
3
To confirm, press OK . 'Working...' will appear on the TV  
screen. A bar moving from left to right will show the progress of  
the conversion.  
4
Finalizing DVD+R discs  
This function is necessary so that a DVD+R can be played in a DVD player. When this function  
is completed, no further recordings or changes can be made to the disc.  
Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will  
appear on the screen.  
1
Select 'Finalize disc' using A or B and OK .  
2
a'Finalize disc' does not appear in the display.  
b Either no DVD+R was inserted or the disc has already been finalized.  
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
aThe 'Settings for' menu does not appear  
b If the disc was made on another DVD recorder, it is possible that this  
menu cannot be opened. In this case, use the 'Finalize disc' function  
Problem  
in the '  
' menu, submenu 'Features'.  
A
'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long  
this process will last.  
3
4
To confirm, press OK . 'Working...' will appear on the screen. A  
bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the  
process.  
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Erasing DVD+RWs  
Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will  
appear on the screen.  
1
Select Erase discusing A or B and press OK . 'This will  
erase all titles' Press OK to confirm' appears on the screen.  
Settings for Magnavox1  
2
3
4
5
Disc name  
Protection  
Erase disc  
Magnavox1  
Unprotected  
Press OK  
If you want to delete all titles, confirm with OK . Otherwise,  
press D .  
'Erasing disc' will appear on the TV screen.  
After the disc has been successfully erased, the index picture  
screen will be empty. Tip: If the disc is empty already, you cannot  
select Erase disc.  
Edit menu  
In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter  
markers or split the title. Display this menu during playback using EDIT on the remote control.  
Changing the index picture  
Normally, the first frame of a recording is shown as the title's index picture. You can, however,  
use any picture as an index picture.  
During playback, find the location that you want to use as the  
new index picture. Press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button to  
pause play.  
1
Press the EDIT button. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on  
the screen.  
Edit menu  
2
Select 'New index picture' and confirm with OK .  
New index picture  
Divide title  
Press OK  
3
Press OK again to confirm. 'Updating menu' appears on the  
TV screen.  
4
Press EDIT to exit  
When successfully completed, the DVD recorder automatically brings you back to the index  
picture screen.  
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A title can be split into several parts (titles) no matter how large. Each of these parts (titles) is  
characterized by its own index picture.  
Warning! Once a title is split, it cannot be reversed.  
Can I also divide titles on DVD+Rs?  
Because recordings on DVD+Rs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible  
to divide titles.  
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During playback, press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Edit  
menu' menu will appear on the screen.  
Edit menu  
1
Press B to select 'Divide title' and confirm with the  
OK button.  
New index picture  
Divide title  
Press OK  
2
If you are certain, start the process with OK . 'Dividing title'  
will appear on the screen.  
3
Press EDIT to exit  
Wait until the new title is displayed with an index picture in the  
index picture overview.  
4
This completes this process.  
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General information  
Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.  
The DVD recorder will switch to the right program number and begin recording at the correct  
time.  
With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to six recordings within a period of one year.  
To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:  
* the date you want to make the recording  
* the TV channel numbel  
* the start and stop times of the recording  
* the recording mode ('HQ/SP+/EP/EP+')  
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block.'  
Before you begin, makee sure the clock is set. If the clock is not set, the Set Clock menu will  
appear when you press the TIMER button.  
Programming a recording  
(with VCR Plus+® system)  
Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, TV channel,  
start and end times. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode  
channel number. This PlusCode number is found in most TV listings for magazines.  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the TV's Audio/Video In  
channel).  
1
With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control.  
The programming method selected last is marked.  
2
Select line 'VCR Plus+ system' using B or A and confirm  
with C .  
3
4
Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits  
long and can be found next to the start time of the TV program  
in your TV listings magazine.  
Timer  
VCR Plus+ system  
e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89  
PlusCode number  
- - - - - - - - -  
Enter 523489 for the PlusCode number.  
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with  
CLEAR .  
Mo-Fr/Weekly  
Press SELECT  
To store  
Press OK  
Selecting daily/weekly recordings  
Using SELECT , select from the following options:  
'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday.  
'Weekly': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day).  
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Confirm with OK .  
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6
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'Please enter  
channel number'  
b The channel number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned  
Guide. Using C , D or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote  
control, select the corresponding Guide channel number (name) of  
the TV channel and confirm with OK .  
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'PlusCode  
number wrong'  
b The entered PlusCode number is incorrect. Correct your entry or  
cancel using the SYSTEM-MENU button.  
b Check the time/date (see chapter 'Initial installation', section 'Setting  
the time and date').  
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'Date does not  
match Mon-Fri'  
b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming  
can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.  
Problem  
The data appears after confirmation. You can go back to change  
the data. Select the field with C or D . Change the information  
with A , B or the number buttons 0..9 .  
Timer  
VCR Plus+ system  
Rec  
Mode  
Date Ch.  
01/22 001  
Start  
End  
08:30AM 10:00PM HQ  
Changing recording mode in the 'Rec Mode' input field  
Select the 'Rec Mode' input field using C . Using B , A select the  
recording mode 'HQ, SP+, EP, EP+'.  
Tip  
To store  
Press OK  
If all information is correct, press the OK button. The  
programming information is stored in a TIMER block.  
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To end, press TIMER .  
8
Insert a recordable disc in the Recorder.  
9
Switch off the Recorder with STANDBY m .  
The programmed recording will only function properly when the  
DVD recorder has been switched off using the  
STANDBY m button.  
10  
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use and the recordings are set ot occur, 's' will light up on  
the display.  
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Programming a recording  
(without VCR Plus+® system)  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).  
1
With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control.  
2
Select 'Timer Programming' using B or A and confirm with  
Timer  
Timer Programming  
C .  
Rec  
3
The information will appear on the screen.  
Date Ch. Start  
End  
Mode  
01/22 01  
08:30AM 10:00PM HQ  
Select an item (date, channel, start, end, or Rec mode) with  
D or C .  
4
Enter information with B or A or with the number buttons  
0..9 .  
Mo-Fr/Weekly  
Press SELECT  
To store  
Press OK  
5
For 'Date', enter the month and then the date.  
6
Selecting daily/weekly recordings  
While date is selected, use SELECT to choose from the following  
options:  
'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday  
'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g.  
Monday).  
Program numbers ofthe ' EXT1' and 'EXT2' cinch socket  
You can also program recordings from external sources via EXT 1 TO  
TV-I/O ('EXT1') or EXT 2 AUX I/O ('EXT2').  
Changing recording mode in the 'Rec Mode' input field  
Select the 'Rec Mode' input field using C .  
Using B , A select the recording mode 'HQ, SP+, EP, EP+'.  
Tip  
If all information is correct, press the OK button. The  
information is stored in a TIMER block.  
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To end, press TIMER .  
8
Insert a recordable disc in the Recorder.  
The disc is checked.  
9
Switch the Recorder off with STANDBY m .  
The programmed recording will only function properly when the  
DVD recorder has been switched off using the  
10  
STANDBY m button.  
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 's' will light up on the display.  
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How to check, change, or delete a  
programmed recording (TIMER)  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).  
1
With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control.  
2
Select 'Timer List' using B or A and confirm with C .  
3
Select the programmed recording you want to check, change, or  
delete with B or A .  
Timer  
Timer List  
Rec  
4
Date Ch. Start  
01/22 01  
--/-- ----- --:--  
End  
Mode  
04:25PM 06:05PM HQ  
Delete programmed recording  
--:--  
---  
1
2
Press the CLEAR button.  
Confirm with OK . 'Timer Cleared' will briefly appear on the TV  
screen.  
Total record time: 01:40  
'--' appears rather than the displayed values  
To end, press TIMER .  
To change  
Press ›  
To exit  
Press TIMER  
Tip  
3
Press C .  
Select a field with D or C .  
If required, change the information with A , B or the number  
buttons 0..9 .  
5
In 'Date', you first enter the month and then the date.  
6
7
8
9
Confirm with OK .  
To end, press TIMER .  
Switch off with STANDBY m .  
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Problem solving for programmed  
recordings  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
DVD recorder does not  
respond  
bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your DVD recorder  
manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m .  
'Switch off, timer recording'  
flashes on the TV screen.  
bThe DVD recorder was switched on before the start of a programmed recording.  
Turn off the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY m . A programmed recording (timer) will  
only function if the DVD recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ).  
Error message: 'Insert  
recordable disc'  
bEither no disc was inserted or a disc was inserted that cannot be used for recordings. Insert a  
disc that can be recorded upon. Turn off the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY m .  
The message 'Disc locked'  
flashes briefly on the  
screen.  
bA protected disc was inserted. Undo the erase protection or insert a different disc.  
Error message: 'Memory  
full'  
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER , then all TIMER blocks are already  
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. Press the C button. If you want to  
clear or check a programmed recording, select it with A or B .  
The 'Data error' message  
appears on the screen.  
bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time, and end  
time of the programmed recording.  
The message 'Collision'  
appears on the screen.  
bThe timer recorder overlaps with another timer recording.  
bIf you ignore this warning, the programmed recording with the early start time will start first.  
The second recording will then lack the beginning.  
bChange the information from one of the two recordings.  
bDelete one of the two recordings.  
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KUser preferences  
This section explains how to customize the DVD recorder to your preferences. These icons  
indicate the following:  
Picture settings  
t
Sound settings  
v
Language settings  
u
Additional settings  
w
Recording settings  
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Installation  
y
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In).  
1
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar  
will appear at the top of the TV screen.  
2
Select ' ' with D or C and confirm with B .  
A
3
Select the corresponding function with B or A and confirm  
with C .  
4
Select the corresponding line with B or A and confirm with  
the C button. Choose an item you want to adjust, using the  
instructions provided on the following pages.  
5
Select the corresponding function with B or A , or select the  
setting with D or C . Choose an item you want to adjust, using  
the instructions provided on the following pages.  
6
Confirm the new setting by pressing OK .  
7
To close the menu item, press D . To remove the menus, press  
SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.  
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Picture settings  
You can select the following functions in this menu:  
'TV shape'  
Picture  
TV shape  
16:9  
Off  
The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV:  
Black level shift  
Video shift  
ï
'4:3 letterbox' for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom  
'4:3 panscan' for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed  
'16:9' for wide-screen TV  
'Black level shift'  
Adapts the color dynamic for NTSC playback when set to ON.  
'Video shift'  
This allows you to move the picture left or right using the D , C buttons in order to adjust  
the picture to your TV screen.  
Sound settings  
Depending on the audio outputs being used, this menu provides you with a selection of settings.  
If you are only using the analog audio outputs (red and white AUDIO OUT L/R), select 'Off' in  
the 'Digital output' menu.  
'Digital output'  
You can select from the following settings for devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT jack.  
Sound  
Digital output  
Analog output  
Night mode  
All  
Stereo  
Off  
'All': Dolby Digital and DTS signals are going out unchanged to the digital output. MPEG-2  
Multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).  
Use receivers/amplifiers with a digital Multi@channel sound decoder.  
'PCM only' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 Multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code  
Modulation).  
Use receivers/amplifiers without a digital Multi@channel sound decoder.  
'Off' : digital output turned off.  
Use devices with an analog audio input.  
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'Analog output'  
You can select from the following settings for devices connected to the analog outputs (AUDIO  
OUT L/R).  
Stereo: For devices that use neither DolbySurround nor TruSurround. Only use this setting  
when the DVD recorder is connected to a stereo TV.  
Surround: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 Multi-channel are mixed to a Dolby Surround-compatible  
two-channel output.  
Use devices with a Dolby Surround / Pro Logic decoder .  
'Night mode'  
Night mode optimizes the sound dynamic for low volumes When turned on. This provides less  
disturbance in quiet environments. This setting only functions with Dolby Digital Audio on  
DVDs.  
Language settings  
You can select the following settings in this menu:  
'Playback audio'  
Language of DVDs  
Language  
Playback audio  
Recording audio  
Subtitle  
English  
Stereo  
English  
English  
'Recording audio'  
Menu  
Audio recording of a TV channel  
'Subtitle'  
Subtitle language for DVDs  
'Menu'  
Recorder menu language  
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Additional settings  
You can select the following functions in this menu:  
'Access control'  
Please read the chapter on Child lock.  
Features  
Enter code...  
Access control  
Status field  
On  
On  
Off  
'Status field'  
Auto resume  
Low power standby  
Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays the current  
operating status on the TV screen (counter, playback, recording, TV channel,...).  
You can switch off the information about the operating status so as to avoid recording this  
information when making recordings.  
'On': The Status Box appears with every selected mode for a few seconds, then disappears again.  
'Off': The Status Boxes will not appear on the TV screen.  
Auto resume  
If playback of a pre-recorded DVD or VCD is interrupted ( STOP h or OPEN/CLOSE ),  
playback will be restarted at the exact location when the disc is reinserted. This function only  
applies to the last 20 discs you played.  
If desired, this function can be turned off.  
Low power standby  
To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD recorder. Programmed  
(TIMER) recordings will still take place.  
'On': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY m , the clock display is also switched  
off.  
'Off': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY m , the clock display is visible.  
'PBC'  
This line only appears when a VCD has been inserted.  
This function is used to activate or deactivate the PBC menu (playback control) of the Video  
CDs. For more information, please see the chapter on "Playback", "Playback of a (Super) Video  
CD.  
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Child lock (DVD and VCD)  
This function can prevent children from viewing discs.  
When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc.  
In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock.  
•)Play always:  
This disc has been placed in a list of 50 other 'child safe discs'. When more than 50 discs have  
been added to the list, the oldest disc is removed to make room for the new one. 'Child safe'  
will appear on the screen at the start of playback.  
•)Play once:  
This disc can be played only once. The PIN must be reentered the next time you try to play the  
disc.  
Activating/Deactivating the child lock  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).  
1
Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear at the top of  
the TV screen.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .  
5
'Access control' will be selected. Press C .  
6
Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of your  
choice. If this is you first time entering your code, you must  
enter this code a second time to confirm it.  
7
Select 'Child lock' using A or B and press C .  
8
Select ' ' using B or A .  
i
9
Confirm with OK .  
10  
To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU .  
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Authorizing discs  
Insert a disc. After a short check, the access control menu will  
appear on the TV screen.  
1
2
3
Using A or B , select 'Play once' or 'Play always.'  
Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN.  
Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side. To completely authorize these  
discs, you must authorize each side separately. 'Multi-track' VCDs can also have a unique ID  
number for each track. To authorize the complete set, each track must be authorized separately.  
Locking authorized discs  
Proceed as follows to lock an authorized disc.  
Insert the disc. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not  
start automatically, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 .  
1
Press STOP h while the icon '  
' is being displayed. The  
m
icon will change to '  
use.  
'. This disc is now locked for further  
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Parental control (DVD video only)  
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. DVDs sometimes come  
with rating information for the entire DVD or only for certain scenes.  
Affected scenes are rated from 1 to 8. If a scene with such a rating is recognized during  
playback, the DVD recorder compares the Parental control rating with that of the DVD scene. If  
the scene rating exceeds the Parental control rating, an alternative scene will be played back (if  
available).  
Activating/Deactivating the parental  
control  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4).  
1
Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear in the  
display.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .  
5
'Access control' wil be selected. Press C .  
6
Features  
Enter code...  
Enter a four-digit code of your choice. If you are entering the  
code for the first time, you must enter it again to confirm.  
Access control  
Status field  
On  
On  
Off  
7
Auto resume  
Select 'Parental level' with A or B and confirm with C . A  
bar appears for selecting the parental control level.  
Low power standby  
8
Select the corresponding parental level using B , A or the  
number buttons 0..9 .  
9
What do the parental levels mean?  
Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control is not active.  
Rating 1 (childsafe)  
Rating 8 (for adults only)  
What happens when a DVD scene with a higher rating than  
authorized is played?  
If the recorder cannot find a suitable alternative, playback is stopped  
until the four-digit code is entered.  
Tip  
Confirm with OK . To remove the menus, press D and  
SYSTEM-MENU .  
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Most DVDs apply the rating to an entire DVD. Therefore, if certain scenes exceed the rating  
you select, the entire disc will be blocked from viewing.  
Changing the country  
The Parental Contro levels depend on the country in which the DVD was manufactured.  
Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply.  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video in).  
1
Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
2
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear in the  
display.  
3
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
4
Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .  
5
'Access control' will be selected. Press C .  
6
Features  
Enter code...  
Enter your four-digit code. (You may have to enter it twice to  
confirm it.)  
Access control  
Status field  
On  
On  
Off  
7
Auto resume  
Select 'Change country' using A or B and confirm with C .  
Low power standby  
8
Select your country ot that of the DVD using A or B and  
confirm with OK .  
9
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
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Changing the PIN  
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the  
DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video in channel).  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON .  
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear in the  
display.  
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .  
'Access control' wil be selected. Press C .  
Features  
Enter code...  
Enter your four-digit code. (You may have to enter the code  
twice to confirm it.)  
Access control  
Status field  
On  
On  
Off  
Auto resume  
Select the line 'Change code' using A or B and confirm with  
C .  
Low power standby  
Enter the new code with the number buttons 0..9 . Enterthe  
code again to confirm the change.  
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .  
I forgot my code.  
When it asks for the code, press the STOP h button four times and  
then press OK . The code entry is now deactivated. You can now enter  
a new code as described above.  
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MBefore you call technical support  
If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following  
reasons. You can also call the customer service centerin your country.  
The telephone numbers are listed in the warranty booklet provided.  
Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready.  
The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
Your DVD recorder does  
not respond to any button  
being pressed, and 'IS TV  
ON?' appears in the display:  
bDevice is in initial installation mode. Turn on the TV and set it to the Audio/Video In channel  
or channel 3 or 4.  
Now the menu for language selection should appear. Please read 'Initial Installation' in  
'Installing your DVD Recorder'.  
The device does not react  
to the touch ofa button, or  
the remote control is  
working  
b'Dealer Mode' is on. All buttons at the front of the Recorder are locked.  
To switch off this function:  
1
2
Disconnect the recorder from the power supply.  
Press and hold down hSTOP and OPEN/CLOSE and re-connect the recorder to  
the power supply.  
3
As soon as the time or '--:--' appears in the display (6 - 10 seconds), release  
hSTOP and OPEN/CLOSE .  
Your DVD recorder does  
not respond to any button  
being pressed.  
bThere is no power. Check the power supply.  
bA programmed recording (TIMER) is currently being made. If desired, cancel the programmed  
recording (Timer) with STANDBY m .  
bThere is a technical problem. Disconnect from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect  
again. If this doesn't help, reset your DVD recorder to the default factory settings.  
Resetting devices to default  
factory settings  
bAll the information stored (TV channels, time and date, and TIMER recordings) will be cleared.  
1
2
Disconnect the Recorder from the power outlet.  
Press and hold down the STANDBY/ON button on the front of the Recorder  
while reconnecting to the power outlet.  
3
Release STANDBY/ON when 'IS TV ON?' appears in the display. All the  
information stored will be cleared.  
Read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.  
Remote control does not  
work.  
bThere is a technical problem. Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds, and then replace  
them.  
PboBiantttetrhieesrehmavoeterucnonoturto. lCahtatnhgee Rtheecobradteter.riSeese. if the ?? appears on the display briefly each time  
you press a remote control button. If it does, the Recorder is receiving information from the  
remote correctly.  
No playback on DVD  
recorder:  
bThere is no recording on the disc. Change disc.  
bYou inserted the wrong disc type. Your recorder can play the following disc types: DVD  
Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W) Audio CDs and MP3 CDs.  
bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up.  
bDisc is dirty. Clean the disc  
bWrong region code. The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.  
bParental control is on. Read chapter 'Child lock'  
bYou have selected the wrong channel number on the TV for the DVD recorder: On the TV,  
select the correct channel number (channel 3 or 4).  
bThe cable connecting the TV and the DVD recorder may be loose. Check the cable.  
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PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
I cannot playback (Super)  
Video CDs  
bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You  
can see this in status field 'PBCOFF '. To activate this function, proceed as follows:  
1
2
3
4
5
Press SYSTEM-MENU while the (Super) Video-CD is inserted.  
Select ' ' using D or C .  
A
Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .  
Select 'On' in line 'PBC' using B or A .  
Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU .  
Poor playback on DVD  
recorder (distorted  
picture/distorted sound)  
bYour TV is not properly adjusted.  
bThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc.  
bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD  
recorder.  
No recording possible.  
bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong program  
number: Check TV channels stored.  
bDisc is write-protected (cannot be recorded on). Remove write-protection or change disc.  
For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' on the 'Manual  
Recording' page.  
bA finalized DVD+R disc has been inserted. Change disc.  
Programmed recording  
does not work.  
bYou have programmed the wrong time or date. Check time/date.  
bYou have not set the TIMER properly. Check the programmed recordings.  
bA locked disc inserted. Remove disc lock.  
bA finalized DVD+R has been inserted. Change disc.  
The wrong TV channel was  
entered after you  
programmed a recording  
using the VCR Plus+  
system.  
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2
3
4
Enter the PlusCode programming number of the desired TV channel.  
Confirm with OK .  
Check the channel number in the 'Ch.' input field  
If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the channel field and  
change the channel number.  
5
Confirm with OK .  
There is picture or sound  
interference with the TV  
reception.  
bDuring playback via the internal TV tuner ( MONITOR button), switch to recording mode 'HQ'  
by pressing REC MODE . This will give you the best possible picture quality.  
Before making the recording, select the recording mode as described in 'Selecting the  
recording mode (quality)' .  
bChange channels at the TV. Press CH- or CH+ to go to channel 4, 3, or Audio/Video In, EXT  
IN, ANT IN, etc.  
bHave your antenna or Cable TV signal checked.  
Distorted sound coming  
from a connected hi@fi  
amplifier  
bThe DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier. This jack is provided  
only for record players without a preamplifier. Connect to a different audio input.  
The picture is distorted or  
black@and@white during  
playback.  
bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC).  
bThe recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional  
device sends  
a
color signal. Black-and-white signals without color information (color  
subcarriers) cannot be recorded in color.  
No sound signal at the  
digital output  
bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and connected additional devices.  
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PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
A DVD+RW cannot be  
played on certain DVD  
players  
bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe  
the following 'Minimum recording times':  
Recording mode 'HQ', 5 minutes; 'SP+', 13 minutes; 'EP', 20 minutes; 'EP+', 30 minutes,  
bSome DVD players cannot playback DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by  
using a special function.  
1
2
Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.  
Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The  
disc is modified.  
3
4
If this fails to produce the desired result, repeat the procedure using the number  
button 3 on the remote control.  
You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing and holding 1 .  
Warning!  
There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this  
procedure. Therefore, apply this function with particular care.  
Other disc errors  
bIf it is impossible to play a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the  
following function. The disc will only be prepared for deletion. It will be deleted only after the  
next recording has taken place.  
1
2
3
Clean the disc.  
Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.  
Hold down CLEAR on the remote control for several seconds until the tray closes.  
The disc is prepared for deletion.  
4
Start recording as with an empty disc.  
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Limited Warranty  
DVD Recorder  
One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange  
This product must be carried in for repair.  
WHO IS COVERED?  
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...  
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.  
A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased  
the product is considered proof of purchase.  
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing  
proof of purchase. Attach it to the owner's manual and keep  
both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in  
case you need to return your product.  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.  
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and  
labor is free.  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...  
Please check your owner's manual before requesting service.  
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a  
service call.  
After one year fromthe day of purchase , you pay for the  
replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.  
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered  
only for the original warranty period. When the warranty on  
the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired  
parts also expires.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE  
U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN  
ISLANDS...  
Take the product to a Magnavox factory service center (see  
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair. When the  
product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the  
center. Centers may keep defective parts.  
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?  
Your warranty does not cover:  
labor charges for installation or setup of the product,  
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and  
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the  
product.  
product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,  
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the  
control of Magnavox.  
(In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied  
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and  
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the  
duration of this express warranty. Because some states do not  
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this  
limitation may not apply to you.)  
reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or  
antenna systems outside the unit.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN  
CANADA...  
•a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it  
to operate in any country other than the country for which it  
was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or  
repair of products damaged by these modifications.  
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the  
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental  
or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not  
apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded  
material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)  
•a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes  
(including but not limited to rental purposes).  
Please contact Magnavox at:  
1-800-705-2000  
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.  
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any  
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose. Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for any  
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,  
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such  
damages.)  
REMEMBER...  
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?  
Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the  
product. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration  
card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.  
Warranty service is available in all countries where the product  
is officially distributed by Magnavox. In countries where  
Magnavox does not distribute the product, the local Magnavox  
service organization will attempt to provide service (although  
there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical  
manual(s) are not readily available).  
Model #:  
Serial #:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, (402) 536@4171  
EL6554E001 / 03-03  
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FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS  
NOTE: Magnavox has chosen Philips Factory Service as its preferred, authorized servicer. Please contact a Philips Factory Service  
Center. If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas, you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain  
efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No  
Charge Service. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.  
NOTA: Si vous résidez dans une des régions desservies par une succursale de service après vente du fabricant Philips (voir liste  
ci-dessous), vous pourrez contacter la branche de service après vente la plus près de chez vous pour obtenir un service après vente  
rapide et efficace. Si le produit est sous garantie, il suffira de présenter une preuve d achat pour bénéficier d'un service sans frais.  
Pour les produits non couverts par la garantie, contactez le centre le plus près de chez vous.  
NOTA: Si Ud. reside en una de nuestras zonas para sucursales Philips de servicio al de fábrica (ver directorio más abajo), Ud. puede  
comunicarse con la sucursal de servicio más cercana para obtener una reparación oportuna y eficaz de su producto. Si su producto  
está todavía bajo garantía, Ud. debe presentar comprobante de compra para no ocasionar ningunos cargos por servicio. Para servicio  
después del vencimiento de la garantía, llame al lugar más cercano de los abajo indicados.  
In Canada  
To obtain efficient and expedient carry-in, mail-in, or in-home service for your product, please contact Magnavox at:  
1-800-661-6162 (French speaking)  
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish speaking)  
Au Canada  
Comment obtenir le service après-vente pour les produits apportés ou envoyés par la poste à notre centre de service ou le service à  
domicile. Veuillez contacter philips á:  
1-800-661-6162 (Francophone)  
1-800-705-2000 (Anglais ou Espagnol)  
En el Canadá  
Cómo recibir servicio efficiente para su producto, en persona, por correo o a domicillo Favor de comunicarse con Philips al:  
1-800-661-6162 (francófono)  
1-800-705-2000 (Inglés o Español)  
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FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS  
QUALITY SERVICE IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE! SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUMBER OF A FACTORY  
SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU. YOUR PRODUCT WILL RECEIVE EFFICIENT AND EXPEDIENT CARRY@IN, MAIL@IN, OR IN@HOME  
SERVICE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE PEACE OF MIND, KNOWING YOUR PRODUCT IS BEING GIVEN THE EXPERT ATTENTION OF  
PHILIPS' FACTORY SERVICE.  
COMMENT OBTENIR NOTRE SERVICE APRÈS VENTE RAPIDE ET EFFICACE SOIT PAR COURRIER, À  
DOMICILE, OU EN SE PRÉSENTANT À UN CENTRE DE SERVICE PHILIPS.PLUS DE 600 CENTRES DE RÉCEPTION DE  
PRODUITS À RÉPARER À TRAVERS LE PAYS: CONTACTER LE CENTRE DE SERVICE AUX CONSOMMATEURS LE PLUS PROCHE POUR  
SAVOIR L'EMPLACEMENT DE CES DÉPÔTS DANS UN RAYON DE 50 À 75 MILES (80 KM À 120 KM) DU CENTRE DE SERVICE LOCAL.  
CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA  
SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR TODO EL PAIS PARA LA  
RECEPCION DE PRODUCTOS NECESITADOS DE REPARACIONES: COMUNICARSE CON EL CENTRO DE SERVICIO DE FABRICA MAS  
CERCANO PARA ESTOS LUGARES DENTRO DE UN RADIO DE 80 A 120 KM (50 A 75 MILLAS) DEL CENTRO DE SERVICIO LOCAL.  
ATLANTA  
CLEVELAND  
CHICAGO  
Philips Factory Service  
550 Franklin Road., Suite F  
Marietta, GA 30067  
800-273-1501  
Philips Factory Service  
950 Keynote Circle  
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131  
800-331-7037  
Philips Factory Service  
1279 W. Hamilton Pkwy.  
Itasca, IL 60143  
800-531-2922  
TAMPA  
DETROIT  
KNOXVILLE  
Philips Factory Service  
One Philips Drive  
Building 2  
Knoxville, TN 37914  
800-821-1767  
Philips Factory Service  
1911 US Highway 301 North,  
Suite 100  
Tampa, FL 33619  
800-442-2027  
Philips Factory Service  
25173 Dequindre  
Madison Heights, MI 48071  
800-438-1398  
SAN FRANCISCO  
Philips Factory Service  
681 East Brokaw Rd.  
San Jose, CA 95112  
800-300-9013  
DALLAS  
PHILADELPHIA  
Philips Factory Service  
354 Dunks Ferry Rd.  
Bensalem, PA 19020  
800-847-9320  
Philips Factory Service  
415 N. Main Street, #107  
Euless, TX 76040  
800-952-3254  
HOUSTON  
LOS ANGELES  
Philips Factory Service  
20930 Bonita, Ste. V  
Carson, CA 90746  
800-300-9013  
Philips Factory Service  
1110 N. Post Oak Rd.,  
Suite 100  
Houston, TX 77055  
800-952-3254  
Rev. HH @ 1/9/2003  
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