Philips Ventilation Hood RTH718 User Manual
Micro Recordable Theater  
RTH718  
User Manual  
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This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by US patents. Use  
of this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;  
4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
G-CODE® is a registered  
trademark of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The G-CODE® system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.  
We have tried to make the packaging easy to  
sepazazrate into three materials: cardboard  
(box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and  
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can  
be recycled and reused if disassembled by a  
specialized company. Please observe the local  
regulations regarding the disposal of  
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and  
old equipment.  
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Table of Contents  
General  
Special Features....................................................................................................... 7  
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................. 8  
Care and Safety Information.................................................................................. 9  
Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................9  
Cleaning discs.........................................................................................................................................................9  
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care...........................................................................................................9  
General Information.............................................................................................. 10  
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................10  
Accessories supplied..........................................................................................................................................10  
Region codes........................................................................................................................................................10  
Copyright notice .................................................................................................................................................10  
Product Overview  
Remote Control .............................................................................................. 11~12  
Inserting Batteries..............................................................................................................................................13  
Main Unit................................................................................................................. 14  
Basic Functions....................................................................................................... 15  
Switching the system on/off.............................................................................................................................15  
Sound Control.....................................................................................................................................................15  
Volume control....................................................................................................................................................15  
Connections  
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections .............................................................16~20  
A. Placing the speakers and subwoofer........................................................................................................16  
B. Connecting the speakers and subwoofer................................................................................................16  
C. Connecting the IDE control cables..........................................................................................................17  
D. Connecting the ground cables...................................................................................................................17  
E. Connecting FM antenna ...............................................................................................................................17  
F. Connecting the TV antenna cables............................................................................................................18  
G. Connecting the video cable(s)...................................................................................................................19  
H. Connecting the audio cables......................................................................................................................20  
I. Connecting the power cords.......................................................................................................................20  
Step 2 : Optional Connections .......................................................................21~26  
TV has only an antenna input jack..................................................................................................................21  
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver......................................................................................22  
Connecting to a VCR or other similar device............................................................................................23  
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver .........................................................................24  
Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks................................................................................................25  
Listening to the playback of another device................................................................................................26  
Step 3: Installation and Setup ........................................................................27~30  
Finding the viewing channel..............................................................................................................................27  
Setting your TV channel programs................................................................................................................27  
GENERAL settings.................................................................................................................................28~29  
Setting the language............................................................................................................................................30  
Setting the time & date......................................................................................................................................30  
LANGUAGE settings....................................................................................................................................31  
DATE/ TIME settings.....................................................................................................................................31  
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Watching TV  
Control TV programs............................................................................................ 32  
Switching on to TV program ...........................................................................................................................32  
Pause live TV function.......................................................................................................................................32  
Instant Replay function......................................................................................................................................32  
Recording  
Before Recording..............................................................................................33~37  
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer)..................................................................................33  
Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu...........................................................................34  
HDD settings....................................................................................................................................................35  
Default Recording settings ..............................................................................................................................36  
GENERAL settings.........................................................................................................................................37  
Record on Hard Disk ...................................................................................... 38~40  
Recording TV programs....................................................................................................................................38  
Recording from a DV camcorder...................................................................................................................38  
Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player)..........................................39~40  
Record on DVD Recordable Disc...................................................................41~43  
Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD ..................................................................................................41  
Discs for recording.............................................................................................................................................41  
Recording from various sources.............................................................................................................42~43  
Timer Recording ............................................................................................. 44~47  
About timer recording......................................................................................................................................44  
Timer recording (G-CODE® System)............................................................................................................44  
Timer recording (manually)..............................................................................................................................46  
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording...........................................................................................................47  
Playback  
Playback from Hard Disk ......................................................................................48  
Playback your HDD recordings......................................................................................................................48  
Playback from Disc ..........................................................................................49~52  
Playable discs........................................................................................................................................................49  
Inserting a disc.....................................................................................................................................................49  
Starting disc playback.........................................................................................................................................50  
Additional Playback Features.........................................................................53~56  
Changing to another title/chapter/track ......................................................................................................53  
Pausing playback and step play .......................................................................................................................53  
Searching forward/backward...........................................................................................................................53  
Zooming in............................................................................................................................................................53  
Using INFO options...........................................................................................................................................54  
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Edit Recordings  
Edit Recordings - HDD....................................................................................57~59  
About HDD title edit menu.............................................................................................................................57  
Accessing the HDD title edit menu...............................................................................................................57  
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD............................................................... 60~67  
About disc edit menu.........................................................................................................................................60  
Accessing disc editing menu.............................................................................................................................60  
Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players......................................................................62  
About DVD title editing....................................................................................................................................63  
Accessing DVD title edit menu.......................................................................................................................63  
About video editing............................................................................................................................................65  
Accessing video editing menu..........................................................................................................................65  
Other Information  
Setup Menu Options........................................................................................68~71  
Accessing the Setup Menu................................................................................................................................68  
VIDEO settings ...............................................................................................................................................69  
PREFERENCES settings ..............................................................................................................................70  
AUDIO settings ..............................................................................................................................................71  
Radio Reception .....................................................................................................72  
Tuning to radio stations....................................................................................................................................72  
Programming radio stations ............................................................................................................................72  
Tuning to preset radio stations ...............................................................................................................72  
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................73  
Installing the latest firmware...........................................................................................................................73  
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................74~76  
Specifications....................................................................................................77~78  
Glossary................................................................................................................... 79  
Display panel symbols/ messages.........................................................................80  
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Special Features  
‘Time Shift Buffer’  
As soon as you turn on this recorder, the  
program shown on the TV will be stored into  
the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a  
This is a simple programming system for  
recorders. To use it, enter the programming  
number associated with your television  
program. You can find this number in your  
favourite listings magazine.  
temporary HDD storage of your recordings.  
The contents will be automatically deleted  
when you turn off this recorder or when you  
switch it to standby mode. To store the  
contents on the hard disk, you have to mark  
the segment in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’ for  
recording to prevent them from being  
deleted.  
DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos  
are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and  
are used under license.  
‘Instant Replay’  
You can repeat a scene of a live TV program  
by pressingÑbutton on the remote  
control, as often as you like.  
To return to the liveTV program, press and  
holdÉ.  
i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and  
‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for the  
transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as  
used by digital video (DV) camcorders. It  
carries all audio and video signals via a single  
cable.  
‘Pause Live TV’  
A live TV program is now under your  
control. You can pause the program by  
pressing PAUSE button and resume  
playback at the scene it was interrupted by  
pressing É(PLAY) button.  
To return to the liveTV program, press É  
(PLAY) or press and holdÉ.  
‘Direct Recording to DVD’  
This feature enables you to record content  
directly on to a recordable DVD disc.  
Press DVD REC button on the remote  
control to activate direct recording to the  
recordable DVD disc.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
What kind of disc should I use for  
recording?  
You can only record on both DVD R and  
DVD RW discs. DVD+R/+RW is the most  
compatible recordable DVD format on the  
market today. They are fully compatible to  
most of the existing DVD-Video players and  
What are Titles and Chapters?  
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,  
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of  
a book. A Title is often a complete movie and  
is broken down into Chapters, or individual  
scenes from the movies.  
Title  
DVD-ROM drives in computers.  
Chapter  
Title  
What is the capacity of a  
DVD recordable disc?  
4.7GB, or equivalent to 6CDs. You can store  
only one hour of recordings on a single disc at  
the highest quality (DVD standard) and about  
8 hours recordings at the lowest quality  
(VHS standard.)  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
chapter markers  
A program is recorded as a single title, it may  
consist of one chapter or a few chapters  
within a title, depending on the recording  
settings.  
The mode of record quality indicates the  
number of hours that will fit on a single disc.  
What is the difference between  
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?  
The recorder will automatically create a new  
Title each time you start a new recording.  
DVD R and DVD RW?  
DVD Rs are “recordable” discs and  
DVD RWs are “rewritable” discs. With a  
DVD R disc, you can record multiple sessions  
on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you  
cannot record any more content on the disc.  
The DVD RW disc allows you to record over  
the same disc repeatedly.  
–
For DVD recordings, you can add chapters  
manually.  
–
For HDD recordings, you can preset  
chapters to be automatically inserted at  
5-minutes intervals.  
What is DV?  
What does “finalizing” a disc do?  
Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no  
longer be recorded, only required for  
recorable DVDs. It will then be compatible  
with virtually any DVD player. To close a disc  
without finalizing it, simply stop recording and  
eject the disc. you will still be able to record  
on the disc if there is room for more  
recordings.  
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can  
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to  
this recorder using a single DV cable for  
input and output of audio, video, data and  
control signals.  
–
This recorder is only compatible with  
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital  
satellite tuners and Digital VHS video  
recorders are not compatible.  
How good is the quality of the  
recording?  
–
You cannot connect more than one DV  
camcorder at a time to this recorder.  
You cannot control this recorder from  
There are seven modes of record quality levels  
to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour  
recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours  
recording at VHS quality) on a recordable  
DVD. Choose the quality level that best suits  
your purpose and the length of material.  
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external equipment connected via the DV IN  
jack.  
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD  
from an external player?  
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not  
copy-protected.  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
DVD R/ RW  
4.7GB recordable disc  
1
HDD  
160G  
34  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
85  
102  
136  
204  
270  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
6
8
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
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Care and Safety Information  
CAUTION!  
High voltage! Do not open the  
Cleaning discs  
device. You run the risk of getting  
an electric shock.  
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.  
The machine does not contain any  
user-serviceable parts. Please leave  
all maintenance work to qualified  
personnel.  
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning  
cloth and wipe the disc from the center  
to the edge in a straight line.  
Setup precautions  
Finding a suitable location  
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable  
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.  
– Do not position the set on top of  
other equipment that might heat it up (e.  
g., receiver or amplifier.)  
– Do not put anything under the set  
(e.g., CDs, magazines.)  
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and  
where the AC power plug can be reached  
easily.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.  
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  
handling care  
Space for ventilation  
– Place the apparatus in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent internal  
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)  
clearance from the rear and the top of  
the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and  
right to prevent overheating.  
The HDD is a fragile piece of device that  
is easily prone to damage due to its long  
recording capacity and high speed  
operation.  
– Do not move the unit while it is  
turned on.  
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,  
water and dust  
– Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
– Do not place any sources of danger  
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled  
objects, lighted candles.)  
– Do not remove the AC power plug  
from the power outlet during operation.  
–
Do not use the unit in excessively hot  
or humid places. It may cause  
condensation to form inside the unit.  
If the HDD fails, playback and recording  
will not be possible. In this case, it will be  
necessary to replace the HDD unit.  
WARNING!  
– Where the mains plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
– The standby switch does not  
disconnect the apparatus from mains.  
WARNING!  
The HDD is not a device for storing  
recorded content permanently. We  
recommend that you copy the important  
video content to a recordable DVD as  
backup.  
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General Information  
Introduction  
Accessories supplied  
This recorder has a built-in hard disk  
drive (HDD), you can record up to 270  
hours of video in SEP (Super Extended  
Play) record quality mode.  
– Remote control and batteries  
– Audio cables (red/white)  
– Composite video cable (yellow)  
– FM wire antenna  
– Speaker wires  
– Left/right speakers and active  
subwoofer  
– Din cable  
– IDE control cables  
– Power cords  
With both recordable DVD and high  
capacity HDD in the same recorder, you  
have the flexibility to keep recordings on  
the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD  
for safekeeping or later viewing.  
Furthermore, you can take advantage of  
features like ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause  
Live TV’, see “Control TV programs”:  
“Pause live TV function” and “Instant  
Replay Function” for more  
– Quick Start Guide  
– User Manual  
information.  
Region codes  
Before you can start using this recorder,  
complete the basic connections and  
set-up in the following easy steps as  
needed.  
DVDs must be labeled as shown below in  
order to play on this DVD  
recordable system. You cannot  
play discs that are labeled for  
other regions.  
ALL  
Step 1: Basic recorder connections  
Step 2: Optional connections for  
other devices  
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Helpful Hints:  
Step 3: Do the basic installation and  
set-up  
– If you are having trouble playing  
a certain disc, remove the disc and try a  
different one. Improper formatted disc will  
not play on this DVD Player.  
Please take time to read this user manual  
before using your recorder. It contains  
important information and notes  
regarding operations of the recorder.  
Copyright notice  
Helpful Hints:  
– If you have any questions or if problems  
occur during operation, see the chapter  
‘Troubleshooting’.  
– If you need further assistance, please call  
the customer support service for your  
country. The corresponding telephone  
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in  
the guarantee booklet.  
The making of unauthorized copies of  
copy-protected material, including  
computer programs, files, broadcasts and  
sound recordings, may be an infringement  
of copyrights and constitute a criminal  
offence. This equipment should not be  
used for such purposes.  
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or  
bottom of the product for identification and  
supply ratings.  
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Remote Control  
d
–
DISC  
Switches to disc mode or displays the  
disc content menu.  
4
5
e
–
DV  
2
6
1
3
Switches to ‘camera mode’ for camcorder  
connecting to DV IN jack. Recording can  
be made directly onto the HDD/DVD.  
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8
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f
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TV TUNER  
Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode  
(TV channel.)  
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g
–
FM/AUX  
Switches to the FM source for FM radio  
reception or the AUX source for  
listening to a device connecting to the  
AUX IN L/R jacks at the rear of the  
subwoofer.  
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CAM/EXT  
Selects the recorder’s video input source  
from the TV channel or external sources  
(EXT 1, EXT 2, CAM 1).  
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i
TV/DVD (unavailable for this  
version)  
j
–
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T/C  
Goes direct to the desired title, chapter  
(track) or time.  
k
–
ꢀꢁ  
Cursor buttons for moving to the left/  
right.  
–
In time shift mode, use ꢁbutton to  
jump forward 30 seconds and ꢀbutton  
to jump backward by 10 seconds.  
ꢂꢃ: Cursor buttons for moving up/down.  
a
–
STANDBY-ON 2  
Turns on the recorder or switch to  
standby mode.  
l
–
–
OK  
Stores/confirms an entry.  
Confirms a selection.  
b
–
OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
m
–
SETUP  
Enters/exits the system setup menu.  
c
–
HDD  
n
–
INFO  
Enters the HDD content menu.  
Displays the Time Shift video bar. It  
shows the timing of the TV programs  
stored in the temporary HDD storage.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
copying to a DVD recordable disc.  
wk REPEAT  
–
o
Displays the on-screen help text.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous menu of a video  
CD (VCD) or some DVDs.  
–
–
Select to repeat title playback in HDD  
mode.  
–
Select to repeat playback of title, chapter,  
track or disc in DVD mode.  
p
–
VOL +/ –  
Adjust the volume level.  
wl SHUFFLE  
q
–
(PLAY)  
Plays a disc.  
É
–
Switches to random playback of an audio  
CD, Video CD (VCD), picture CD or  
DVD disc.  
r
–
–
ꢀ
Stops playback/recording.  
Holding down the button will open and  
close the disc tray.  
–
In HDD title menu, select to sort the titles.  
e; DSC  
Selects different types of preset sound  
–
s
–
equalizer settings: CLASSIC, JAZZ,  
ROCK or POP.  
Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track.  
t
–
REC ꢁ  
ea SUBTITLE  
Selects a subtitle language.  
Starts recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
–
es ZOOM  
Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.  
u
–
CH + / –  
–
While in tuner mode, selects the next/  
previous TV channel.  
v
–
TIMER  
Enters/exits the timer recording menu.  
w
–
MUTE  
Disables or enables sound output.  
x
–
DVD REC  
Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’  
mode.  
y
–
–
PAUSE  
Pauses the playback or recording.  
Pauses ‘Live TV’ viewing.  
z
–
–
Numeric keypad  
Selects a chapter/track number to play.  
Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner  
channel.  
Notes for remote control:  
- You have to press TV TUNER before  
selecting the CAM/EXT source. To  
switch to another source from CAM/  
EXT, please press the corresponding  
source button twice.  
wj SELECT  
–
Selects a track/chapter/file in the program  
menu.  
–
In HDD title menu, marks titles for  
- On completion of the timer recording  
operation, you may select the DV  
source by pressing either CAM/EXT  
repeatedly or DV directly.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
Using the remote control to  
operate the system  
Inserting Batteries  
A
B
Open the battery compartment.  
Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,  
following the indications (+-) inside  
the compartment.  
C
Close the cover.  
A
B
Aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.  
CAUTION!  
– Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the remote control  
is not to be used for a long time.  
– Do not mix batteries (old and new  
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
– Batteries contain chemical  
substances, so they should be  
disposed of properly.  
Select the source you want to control by  
pressing the TV TUNER, HDD or DISC  
button on the remote control.  
C
Select the desired function (for example  
,
.)  
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Main Unit  
1
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2
5
3
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6
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j
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iR  
a
–
STANDBY-ON 2  
Turns on the recorder or switch to  
standby mode.  
Point the remote control towards this  
sensor.  
VOLUME +/ –  
k
–
b
–
HDD Active indicator  
Blue ring lights up while temporary  
Adjusts the volume level.  
recording to the time shift buffer is in  
progress.  
Jacks on the front panel  
l
–
DV IN  
c
–
Display panel  
Show information about the current  
status of the recorder.  
Input for digital camcorders or other  
suitable devices using this connector.  
Press DV on the remote control when  
using this input source.  
d
–
REC ꢁ  
Starts recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
Red ring lights up while recording to the  
HDD or DVD recordable disc is in  
progress.  
m
–
CAM 1  
AV input for camcorders or other  
devices.  
When the recorder is turned on, press  
CAM/EXT on the remote control  
repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ when using  
this input source.  
–
e
–
É
Starts playback of the select title/track.  
f
–
STOP ꢀ  
Stops playback/recording.  
g
–
/
Skips to the previous or next chapter/  
track, or hold down the button to make a  
reverse/forward search.  
h
–
OPEN/CLOSE ç  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
i
–
DISC  
Switches to disc mode or displays the  
disc content menu.  
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Basic Functions  
Switching the system on/off  
Volume control  
Turn VOLUME -/+ on the front panel  
or press VOL +/- on the remote to  
increase or decrease the volume level.  
ꢂ“VOL XX” is displayed on the display  
panel. “XX” denotes the volume level.  
Press STANDBY-ONB.  
ꢂ“PHILIPS” is displayed briefly. The  
system will switch to the TV TUNER  
source.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
Press HDD or DISC on the front panel  
or HDD, DISC, DV, TV TUNER, FM/  
AUX or CAM/EXT on the remote.  
ꢂThe system will switch to the selected  
source.  
To switch off the volume  
temporarily  
Press MUTE on the remote until “MUTE  
ON” appears.  
ꢂPlayback will continue without sound.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
To switch the system to standby  
mode  
To activate sound reproduction, you can:  
– press MUTE again until “MUTE OFF”  
appears;  
Press STANDBY-ONB.  
ꢁ
ꢂThe volume level (up to a maximum  
volume level of 12), interactive sound  
settings and tuner presets will be retained  
in the player’s memory.  
– adjust the volume controls.  
Sound Control  
DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
DSC provides a different type of preset  
sound equalizer setting.  
Press DSC on the remote repeatedly to  
ꢁ
select: CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or POP.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
A. Placing the speakers and  
subwoofer  
B. Connecting the speakers  
and subwoofer  
Subwoofer  
Front  
speaker  
( left )  
Front  
speaker  
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Connect the terminal marked “DIN  
OUT” on the rear of the amplifier to  
“DIN IN” on the rear of the subwoofer  
with the supplied DIN cable by matching  
the pins. Fix the two screws on each  
connector of the cable to ensure firm  
connection.  
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B
Place the left and right speakers at equal  
distances from the TV set and at an angle  
of approximately 45 degrees from the  
listening position.  
Place the subwoofer on the floor near the  
TV, main set and AC power outlet.  
B
Connect the speaker wires to the  
SPEAKERS OUT terminals on the  
rear of the subwoofer, right speaker  
to “R” and left speaker to“L”, colored  
(marked) wire to “+” and black  
Helpful Hint:  
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not  
position the front speakers too close to your  
TV set.  
– Allow adequate ventilation around the  
DVD Recordable System.  
(unmarked) wire to “–”. Fully insert the  
stripped portion of the speaker wire into  
the terminal as shown.  
Helpful Hint:  
– The supplied DIN cable is only used in  
connection of the subwoofer and main set of  
this system. Never try it for any other  
purposes.  
– Ensure that the speaker cables are  
correctly connected. Improper connections  
may damage the system due to short-circuit.  
– For optimal sound performance, use the  
supplied speakers.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to  
any one pair of +/- speaker jacks.  
– Do not connect speakers with an  
impedance lower than the speakers supplied.  
Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section  
of this manual.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
Connect the two ground cables fixed at  
the bottom of the DVD recordable  
player to the ground ( ) terminals on  
the rear of the HDD. Then, fasten the  
screws as shown to ensure firm  
connection.  
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C. Connecting the IDE  
control cables  
E. Connecting FM antenna  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect the terminals marked  
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CONTROL CABLE A and  
CONTROL CABLE B on the rear of  
the micro recordable theatre to the  
corresponding terminals on the rear of  
the power amplifier with the supplied 40-  
pin and 36-pin IDE flat control cables by  
matching the pins.  
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the  
FM ANTENNA terminal on the rear  
of the subwoofer. Fully extend and  
adjust the position of the antenna for  
optimal reception.  
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D. Connecting the ground  
cables  
For better FM stereo reception, connect  
an outdoor FM antenna to the FM  
ANTENNA terminal.  
Helpful Hint:  
– This system does not support MW  
reception.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
A
Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV  
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the  
ANTENNA (IN) jack on the recorder.  
F Connecting theTV antenna  
cables  
B
Use the RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV (OUT) jack on the recorder to the  
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF  
RF IN.)  
CABLE  
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Helpful Hint:  
– Depending on how you have currently  
connected your TV channel (directly from an  
off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you  
will have to disconnect some of the cables  
before you make the above connection.  
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These connections enable you to watch  
and record TV programs using this  
recorder. If the antenna signal is  
connected via a VCR, Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver, ensure that these  
devices are turned on in order to watch  
or record the cable programs.  
If your TV is equipped with an  
Antenna In (RF IN) jack only,  
see “Optional connections - TV has only  
an antenna input jack” for the complete  
connection to your TV.  
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If you want to connect to a VCR  
and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,  
see the related topics below “Optional  
connections” for the complete  
connection to your TV.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
Option 3 : Using Component Video  
G Connecting the video  
jack (best picture quality)  
cable(s)  
A
Use the component video cables (red/  
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb/  
Cb Pr/Cr) jacks on the recorder to the  
corresponding component video input  
jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or  
YUV) on the TV.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
B
If your TV accepts Progressive Scan signal,  
see “Setup Menu Options - VIDEO  
settings” for detailed Progressive Scan set  
up.  
Option 1  
Option 2  
Option 3  
IMPORTANT!  
The progressive scan video quality is  
only available through a Y PB  
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connection and a progressive TV is  
required. It is strongly advised to  
complete the recorder installation  
first, before enabling the progressive  
scan feature.  
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This connection enables you to view the  
disc playback from the recorder.  
You only need to choose one of the  
options below to make your video  
connection.  
Option 1: Using Video (CVBS) jack  
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(good picture quality)  
Use the supplied composite video cable  
(yellow) to connect the VIDEO OUT  
jack on the recorder to the video input  
jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In or  
Composite) on the TV.  
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Option 2: Using S-Video jack  
(excellent picture quality)  
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to  
connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the  
recorder to the S-Video input  
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jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
Option 2: Using a Coaxial cable  
H. Connecting the audio  
cables  
You can connect the recorder to an AV  
amplifier/receiver in order to enjoy  
multichannel surround sound.  
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the COAXIAL OUT jack to  
the digital input on the AV amplifier/  
receiver with a digital multi-channel  
sound decoder.  
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Option 2  
DIGITAL IN  
Option 1  
Before you start operating, set the audio  
settings accordingly (see “Setup Menu  
Options - AUDIO settings”.)  
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If the AUDIO settings do not match your  
amplifier’s capabilities, the amplifier may  
produce a strong, distorted sound or no  
sound at all.  
This connection enables you to listen to  
the sound.  
Helpful Hint:  
Option 1: Using an Audio cable  
– Do not connect your TV’s audio output  
jacks to the AUDIO IN L/R jacks on this  
recorder, this may cause unwanted  
noise.  
You can connect the recorder to a two  
channel stereo system or receiver in  
order to enjoy the stereo sound system.  
Use the supplied audio cables (red/white)  
to connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R)  
jacks to these devices with the same  
input jacks.  
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I. Connecting the power  
cords  
After everything is connected  
properly, plug in the AC power  
cords of the main set, subwoofer  
and TV to the power outlet.  
Never make or change any  
connection with the power switched  
on.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2 : Optional Connections  
A
CABLE  
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
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TO TV  
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VIDEO  
IN  
ANT IN  
AUDIO IN  
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Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the TO TV jack on the RF  
modulator to the antenna input jack on  
your TV.  
TV has only an antenna  
input jack  
Use the supplied composite video cable  
(yellow) to connect the VIDEO OUT  
jack on the recorder to the video input  
jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,  
Composite or Baseband) on the RF  
modulator.  
Use this connection if your TV has only a  
single Antenna In jack (or labeled as  
75 ohm or RF IN) and does not have any  
audio/video jacks.  
For this connection, you need a RF  
modulator in order to view the disc  
playback.  
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Use the supplied audio cables (red/white)  
to connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R)  
jacks on the recorder to the audio input  
jack (or labeled as AUDIO IN or LINE  
IN) on the RF modulator.  
A
B
You may have an Antenna/Cable TV  
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver/VCR) connected to your TV’s  
antenna input jack (VHF/UHF RF IN.)  
Remove it from the TV and connect it to  
the ANTENNA (IN) jack on the  
recorder.  
Helpful Hints:  
– If you have used the TV (OUT) jack to  
connect your recorder to TV, set your TV to  
channel 3 or 4. If you have used  
VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT L/R connections,  
set the TV to the appropriate video input  
channel.  
Use the RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV (OUT) jack on the recorder to the  
antenna input jack on the RF modulator.  
– See your electronics retailer for details on  
RF modulator availability and operations.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
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ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
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Option 2  
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
has video/audio output jacks,  
Connecting to a Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver  
A
B
Keep the existing antenna connection  
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to  
your TV.  
Option 1  
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
has only an antenna output jack  
(RF OUT or TO TV),  
refer to “Basic Recorder Connections -  
Connecting the TV antenna cables” for  
the complete connection to your TV.  
Use the RF coaxial cable to connect the  
ANTENNA (IN) jack on the recorder  
to the RF OUT jack on the Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver.  
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D
Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV (OUT) jack on the recorder to the  
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF  
RF IN.)  
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO IN - EXT 1 and AUDIO  
IN (L/R) jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on  
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.  
E
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
(L/R) jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on  
the TV.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
IN  
OUT  
CABLE  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
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AUDIO  
L
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
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AUDIO  
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ANTENNA  
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Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO IN - EXT 1 and AUDIO  
IN (L/R) jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on  
the VCR.  
Connecting to aVCR or  
other similar device  
This connection enables you to record  
from a video tape to the HDD or a DVD  
recordable disc and allows the VCR to be  
used for playback if the recorder is  
turned off.  
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Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
(L/R) jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on  
the TV.  
IMPORTANT!  
Your new recorder can replace the  
VCR for all your recording needs.  
Just unplug all the connections to  
your VCR.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Most commercial video cassettes and  
DVDs are copy-protected and therefore  
cannot be recorded.  
– Connect the recorder directly to the  
TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device  
in between, the picture quality may be poor  
because of the copy protection system built  
into the recorder.  
A
B
Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to  
the ANTENNA (IN) jack on the  
recorder.  
Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV (OUT) jack on the recorder to the  
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF  
RF IN.)  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
D
ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
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RF IN  
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VIDEO  
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S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
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AUDIO  
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VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
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AUDIO  
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Use the supplied audio/video cables to  
connect the VIDEO IN - EXT 1 and  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks on the recorder  
to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output  
jacks on the Cable Box/ Satellite  
Receiver.  
Connecting to aVCR and  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
A
B
Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to  
the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.  
E
F
Use the audio/video cables to connect the  
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (L/R)  
on the recorder to the matching VIDEO/  
AUDIO input jacks on the TV.  
Use the RF coaxial cable to connect the  
ANTENNA (IN) jack on the recorder  
to the RF OUT jack on the Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver.  
Use an AV cable (a 3.5mm AV connector  
at one end and three video/audio cables  
at the other) to connect the 3.5mm AV  
IN jack on the front panel of the  
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO  
output jacks on the VCR.  
C
Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV (OUT) jack on the recorder to the  
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF  
RF IN.)  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
DV OUT  
L
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Option 2: Using the AV IN jack  
Connecting a camcorder to  
the front jacks  
You can use the AV IN connection if your  
cacorder is equipped with the composite  
video output jack and audio output jacks.  
Of course, you can also connect the  
system to another device providing such  
jacks.  
You can use the front jacks to copy  
camcorder recordings. These jacks  
provide convenient connections  
for a camcorder.  
Connect the 3.5mm AV IN jack on the  
front panel of the recorder to the  
corresponding VIDEO/AUDIO jacks on  
the camcorder with an AV cable (a  
3.5mm AV connector at one end and  
three video/audio cables at the other).  
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Option 1: Using the DV IN jack  
Use this connection if you have a Digital  
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV  
jack conforms to the i.LINK standard.  
It provides the best picture quality.  
Before you start operating, press CAM/  
EXT on the remote control  
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)  
to connect the DV IN jack on the  
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT  
jack on the camcorder.  
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repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ as the input  
channel, depending on your connections.  
For recording, see “Before Recording”,  
“Record on Hard Disk” and “Record on  
DVD Recordable Disc”.  
Before you start operating, press DV on  
the remote control to select ‘DV’ as the  
input channel. For recording, see “Before  
Recording”, “Record on Hard Disk” and  
“Record on DVD Recordable Disc”.  
Helpful Hints:  
– The DV IN jack does not support a  
connection to a Personal Computer.  
– It is not possible to record from the  
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN  
jack on your recorder.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
AUDIO OUT  
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Listening to the playback of  
another device  
Connect the AUX IN (R/L) jacks on  
the rear of the subwoofer to the AUDIO  
OUT jacks on the other audio/visual  
device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc  
Player or cassette deck).  
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Before starting operation, press FM/  
AUX on the remote control repeatedly  
in order to activate the input source.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup  
IMPORTANT!  
Setting yourTV channel  
programs  
When you complete the  
connections and turn on the  
recorder for the first time, it is  
advisable that you make several  
basic settings.  
Before the recorder can start recording  
any TV channel programs, you need to  
search for the available TV channels and  
store them in this recorder.  
Please see the following pages on using  
the Setup Menu features to program TV  
channels, menu language and system  
clock settings. This will improve the  
performance of this recorder  
considerably.  
Note: Ensure that you have successfully  
made all the required connections to the  
recorder, TV and Satellite Receiver/  
Cable Box (if any) and have switched  
them on.  
Tuner settings can only be changed  
when the recorder is not playing or  
recording.  
Finding the viewing channel  
A
B
Press STANDBY-ON 2on the  
recorder to turn it on.  
Turn on the TV and set it to the correct  
video-in channel. You should see the blue  
DVD background screen.  
ꢂUsually this channel is between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be  
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your  
TV’s manual for more details.  
SETUP  
OK  
ꢂOr, you may go to channel 1 on your  
TV, then press the Channel down button  
repeatedly until you see the Video In  
channel.  
ꢂOr, the TV remote control may have  
a button or switch that chooses different  
video modes.  
A
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Press SETUP on the remote control.  
ꢂThe setup menu appears on the TV.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and  
and press ꢁ.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢁto go access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Select to make automatic TV channel programming.  
Auto Program  
A
B
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Auto Program - Search } and  
press ꢁ.  
ꢂA warning message will appear.  
SETUP MENU - GENERAL  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Record Quality  
5min.  
SP  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
Search  
Edit  
OK  
Select  
and press OK on the remote control.  
OK  
ꢂThe automatic TV channel search will start. This process may take  
several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found  
will appear on the TV.  
Select to modify your preset TV channels.  
Manual Program  
A
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Manual Program - Edit } and  
Manual Program  
Program Number  
Name  
Frequency  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
press ꢁ.  
P001  
C h 0 0 1  
0 5 8 . 9 8 Mhz  
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The modify channel options will be displayed.  
B
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
No  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the options and press ꢁ.  
Skip  
{ Name }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select by the channel name for  
modifying.  
CANCEL  
OK  
{ Frequency } – Select this to adjust the frequency of the channel.  
– Use ꢀꢁkeys to adjust the frequency. Press OK on  
the remote control to confirm the setting.  
{ Fine tuning } – Select this to fine-tune the TV channel manually if the  
reception is poor.  
– Use ꢀꢁkeys to fine-tune the frequency.  
{ Standard } – Select this to set the system that produces the least  
distortion of picture and sound. Press OK on the  
remote control to confirm the setting.  
{ NICAM }  
– Select this to receive dual language broadcasts and to  
improve the sound quality of the TV channel.  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { On } or { Off }, then press  
OK on the remote control to confirm the setting.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢁto go access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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(continued)  
Step 3: Installation and Setup  
(underlined options are the factory default settings)  
GENERAL settings  
{ Audio }  
– For dual language broadcasts, select this to switch  
between stereo (original) and the additional audio  
language.  
Manual Program  
Manual Program  
Program Number  
P001  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Dual A } or { Dual B },  
then press OK on the remote control to confirm the  
setting. This is the default language during timer  
recording.  
Name  
C h 0 0 1  
0 5 8 . 9 8 Mhz  
Frequency  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
No  
Skip  
CANCEL  
OK  
{ Skip }  
– Select this to set the channel to be skipped. The  
skipped channels can only be accessed by pressing  
the corresponding number button on the remote  
control.  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Yes } if you wish to skip  
this channel.  
OK  
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To confirm the changes, select  
and press OK on the  
remote control to exit to the previous screen.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
Setting the language  
Setting the time & date  
You can select the language for subtitles  
and audio for DVD playback. For some  
DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can  
only be changed via the DVD disc menu.  
If the selected language is not available on  
the disc, the disc’s default language will be  
used instead.  
This recorder has an automatic date and  
time setting feature. The date and time  
settings are set according to the  
broadcast channel information of preset  
Program Number 1.  
A
B
Press SETUP.  
ꢂThe setup menu appears.  
The menu language (on-screen display)  
for the system will remain as you set it.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - DATE / TIME} and  
press ꢁto access the menu.  
Language settings can only be  
changed when the recorder is not  
playing or recording.  
SETUP MENU - DATE / TIME  
Date(dd/mm/yyyy)  
Time(hh:mm)  
31 12 2006  
10 : 33  
A
B
Press SETUP.  
ꢂThe setup menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE } and  
press ꢁto access the menu.  
SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE  
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Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight one of the  
options and press ꢁto access the  
options.  
System Language  
English  
English  
Audio Language  
If the recorder has not set the time and  
date correctly, you can further adjust the  
clock settings, see next page for details.  
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Subtitle Language  
Off  
DiscMenu Language  
English  
D
E
Once complete, press ꢀto return to the  
previous menu.  
C
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight one of the  
options and press ꢁ. See next page for  
details.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the desired  
setting and press OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢁto go access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
LANGUAGE settings  
System Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Selects the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.  
Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback.  
Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.  
Disc Menu Language Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback.  
Helpful Hints:  
– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s  
default setting language will be used instead.  
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD  
disc menu.  
DATE/TIME settings  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to change the number and use ꢀꢁkeys to select  
Date (dd/mm/yy)  
different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to change the number and use ꢀꢁkeys to select  
different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.  
Time (hh/mm)  
Helpful Hint:  
– You can also use the numerical keypad (0-9) to enter numbers directly.  
The basic installation is now complete. This recorder is ready for use!  
TIPS:  
Press ꢁto go access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Control TV programs  
Switching on toTV program  
Pause liveTV function  
You may be interrupted whilst watching  
your favourite TV program. You can  
pause the show by pressing PAUSE and  
pressing É(PLAY) to resume playback  
of the program at the scene it was  
TV TUNER  
INFO  
interrupted. You can ‘pause’ the live TV  
broadcast up to a maximum period of 6  
hours. It behaves exactly as if you were in  
control of the live broadcast.  
CH + /  
If you want to return to the live TV  
program, press É(PLAY) or press and  
hold É.  
A
B
Turn on the TV to the correct program  
number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,  
‘AV’).  
Instant Replay function  
Press STANDBY-ON 2to turn on  
the recorder.  
Whilst watching a live TV program, you  
can pressÑon the remote control to  
jump back 10 seconds upon every single  
press for instant replay.  
ꢂIf no TV program appears on the  
screen, press TV TUNER on the  
remote  
control.  
C
Press CH +/– to select a TV channel.  
ꢂThe selected TV channel will appear  
on the status window.  
If you want to return to the live TV  
program, press and hold É.  
ꢂThe active TV programs will be stored  
automatically to the temporary  
HDD storage in this recorder. This  
information is shown on the Time Shift  
video bar.  
To display or remove the Time Shift  
video bar, press the INFO key  
repeatedly.  
ꢁ
03:15:36  
09:15:36  
08:30:45  
For more information about the  
temporary HDD storage (Time  
Shift Buffer,) see next page.  
TIPS:  
Press INFO to display the time shift video bar or help text.  
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Before Recording  
WARNING!  
The TV programs stored in the  
About temporary HDD  
storage (Time Shift Buffer)  
temporary HDD storage will be deleted  
once it has exceeded the storage buffer  
or when you press STANDBY-ON 2  
to turn off the recorder.  
As soon as you switch on this recorder,  
the currently selected TV program will  
be stored in a temporary hard disk  
storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer),  
(up to 6 hours of programs.)  
In addition, executing the following  
actions will also clear the contents in the  
temporary HDD storage:  
In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar  
will appear on the screen, it indicates the  
status and timing of the TV programs  
stored in the temporary HDD storage.  
You can choose to display or remove the  
video bar by pressing the INFO key on  
the remote control.  
Press DV or CAM/EXT on the remote  
control.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
OR  
Use the option { Delete HDD } to erase  
all contents of your hard disk storage.  
See “Before Recording – HDD Settings”  
for details.  
a
b
03:15:36  
09:15:36  
08:30:45  
c
d
The Time Shift video bar consists of the  
following information :  
a
Content temporarily saved in the time  
shift buffer.  
b
The TV program start time.  
Once it has exceeded 6 hours, the  
content stored at the beginning will be  
deleted and the start time will be updated  
accordingly.  
c
d
Status of source of video input.  
“LIVE” or the time of current playback  
being viewed “HH:MM:SS”.  
Icon which shows the status of the time  
shift buffer.  
– playback of content stored in the  
time shift buffer.  
– marks the beginning of content  
recording.  
– marks the current recording in  
progress.  
– the current screen has been paused  
from playback. (This will not pause  
recording.)  
TIPS:  
Press INFO to display the time shift video bar or help text.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
Accessing the HDD (Hard  
Disk Storage) Setup Menu  
You can preset the behavior of your hard  
disk storage of the recorder. This  
recorder offers various options for easy  
management of your hard disk recording.  
SETUP  
OK  
A
B
Press SETUP.  
ꢂThe system setup menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - HDD } and press ꢁ  
to access the menu.  
SETUP MENU - HDD  
Save Time Shift Buffer  
No  
Show  
HDD Info  
Space Management  
Delete HDD  
Automatic  
OK  
Delete Optical Disc  
OK  
C
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the option and  
press ꢁto access its options.  
To exit, press ꢀ.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Save Time Shift  
Buffer  
This option allows you to control the behavior of the Time Shift  
Buffer.  
{ Yes }  
– Select to retain the contents in the temporary HDD  
storage when you switch the tuner’s TV channel or  
external video input source.  
{ No }  
– Select to clear the contents in the temporary HDD  
storage.  
HDD Info  
Press OK to display information on:  
– Hard disk size in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Used space in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Remaining space in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Number of titles stored on the HDD.  
This option determines how the recorder will respond when  
the HDD is full of recordings.  
Space Management  
{ Automatic }–During recording, when the HDD is full, the  
recorder will proceed to overwrite any unprotected  
recordings in the HDD. The oldest unprotected  
recordings will be deleted first.  
{ Manual } – During recording, when the HDD is full, recording  
will be stopped. A warning message { The hard disk  
is full. Please erase some programs to allow  
further recording. } will appear on the screen.  
Delete HDD  
This option will erase all marked/ unmarked recordings on the  
HDD. This option is not available when recording to HDD is in  
progress.  
Press ꢁto highlight OK.  
ꢂA warning message will appear. Select  
to abort. Once complete, the recorder will switch to standby mode.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
CANCEL  
OK  
to proceed or  
Delete Optical Disc  
This option will erase all content on a DVD RW disc, including  
those that were not recorded on this recorder. This option  
is only available in tuner mode.  
Press ꢁto highlight OK.  
ꢂA warning message will appear. Select  
CANCEL  
OK  
to proceed or  
to abort.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
Auto Chapter Markers  
Default Recording settings  
You can insert chapter markers within a  
title during recording. This allows you to  
access specific points on the recording.  
The default recording settings will allow  
you to preset auto chapter markers and  
the preferred mode of recording quality  
A
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Auto  
Chapter Marker } and press ꢁto  
access its options.  
for HDD recording.  
A
B
Press SETUP on the remote control.  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select your preferred  
setting.  
ꢂThe setup menu appears on the TV.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and  
press ꢁto confirm.  
Press OK to confirm.  
Default Recording Quality  
SETUP MENU - GENERAL  
The setting defines the picture quality of  
recordings and the maximum recording  
time on the HDD.  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Record Quality  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
5min.  
SP  
Search  
Edit  
Important! When copying from the  
HDD to a DVD recordable disc, the  
mode of record quality for the selected  
recording in the HDD will automatically  
be transferred, selecting another mode of  
record quality is not possible.  
OK  
C
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
A
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Record  
Quality } and press ꢁto access its  
options.  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select your preferred  
mode of record quality.  
To exit, press SETUP.  
Press OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Auto Chapter  
Markers  
You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording.  
This lets you access to specific points on the recording.  
Press ꢁto access the menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the  
ꢁ
options.  
{ 5 min }  
{ 10 min }  
{ 20 min }  
{ 30 min }  
{ Off }  
–
Chapter markers are inserted during recording at  
every 5 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording at  
every 10 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording at  
every 20 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording at  
every 30 minutes interval.  
– The feature is disabled.  
Record Quality  
Select this option to preset your preferred mode of record  
quality.  
Press ꢁto access the menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the  
ꢁ
options.  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
DVD R/ RW  
4.7GB recordable disc  
1
HDD  
160G  
34  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
85  
102  
136  
204  
270  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
6
8
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
Select to make automatic TV channel programming.  
See section “Step 3: Installation and Setup – Setting your TV  
channel programs”.  
Auto Program  
Select to modify your preset TV channels.  
See section “Step 3: Installation and Setup – Setting your TV  
channel programs”.  
Manual Program  
TIPS:  
The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Record on Hard Disk  
IMPORTANT!  
Unrecordable pictures  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
discs, and other materials may be  
copy-protected and therefore cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
Recording from a DV  
camcorder  
You can record video directly from a  
connected DV camcorder onto the  
HDD, where you can edit it easily and  
copy to a recordable DVD if required.  
RecordingTV programs  
Follow the instructions below to record  
TV programs onto the HDD, where you  
can store for future viewing or copy to a  
DVD recordable disc if required.  
DV  
A
B
In tuner mode, press the INFO key on  
the remote control to display the time  
shift video bar.  
CH  
REC  
Use  
/
keys (ꢀꢁ on the remote)  
PAUSE  
to search for the beginning of the scene  
in the temporary HDD storage where  
you want to start recording.  
C
Press RECâ on the remote control to  
start recording.  
IMPORTANT!  
– If you press DV on the remote  
control, the unmarked contents in  
the TSB will be removed.  
ꢂTo cancel, press and hold SELECT.  
To save all current programs stored in  
the time shift buffer, press and hold  
RECâ.  
ꢁ
D
To stop recording, press STOPÇ on  
the remote control.  
To record directly to a DVD  
recordable disc, see “Record on DVD  
Recordable Disc”.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording. The same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD. See “Before Recording - Defualt Recording settings”.  
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A
B
C
D
Connect the DV camcorder to the  
DV IN jack on the front panel of this  
recorder.  
Recording from an external  
device (Camcorder/VCR/  
DVD player)  
Find the footage on the DV camcorder  
that you want to start recording from  
and set the camcorder to pause mode.  
A copy protection system has been built  
into this recorder to prevent the transfer  
of data from pre-recorded DVDs or  
other copy protected material onto the  
recordable DVD. You can only store the  
contents in the temporary HDD storage  
of this recorder.  
Turn on the TV to the correct program  
number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,  
‘AV’.)  
Turn on the recorder and press DV on  
the remote control.  
ꢂAn information box will be displayed.  
Note: Set the preferred mode of record  
quality before proceeding, see “Before  
Recording - Default Recording Settings.”  
System State: Stop DV State: Stop  
Record to Hard Disc As Standard Play  
Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 00:00:00  
Press SELECT repeatedly to change the  
ꢁ
mode of record quality.  
TV TUNER  
CAM/EXT  
E
Press RECâ to start recording and  
press the PLAY button on the DV  
camcorder to start playback.  
To pause the recording, press PAUSE.  
To resume recording, press ꢁ(PLAY)  
again.  
ꢁ
REC  
ꢂA new chapter marker is created  
after recording restarts.  
PAUSE  
F
To stop recording, press STOPÇ.  
ꢂA new title will be created when you  
begin another recording.  
A
B
C
Connect the external device to this  
recorder (see “Step 2: Optional  
Connections”).  
To record directly to a DVD  
recordable disc, see “Record on DVD  
Recordable Disc”.  
Turn on the TV to the correct program  
number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,  
‘AV’).  
Press STANDBY-ON 2to turn on  
the recorder.  
ꢂIf no TV program appears on the  
screen, press TV TUNER on the  
remote control.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording. The same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD. See “Before Recording - Defualt Recording settings”.  
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D
Press CAM/EXT repeatedly to select  
the correct input channel that matches  
the connected jack of the device.  
– { CAM 1 } : 3.5mm AV jack on the  
front.  
– { EXT 1 } : EXT 1 jack at the back.  
– { EXT 2 } : EXT 2 jack at the back.  
E
F
Press RECâ to start recording.  
ꢂYou can also press RECâ  
repeatedly to increase the recording time  
in 30-minute increments.  
Start playback on the connected device.  
To pause the playback on the device,  
press PAUSE.  
To continue, press ꢁ(PLAY) again.  
ꢂYou can use this function to avoid any  
unwanted recording .  
G
To stop the recording before the  
scheduled ending, press STOPÇ.  
To record directly to a recordable  
DVD disc, see “Record on DVD  
Recordable Disc”.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording. The same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD. See “Before Recording - Defualt Recording settings”.  
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Record on DVD Recordable Disc  
IMPORTANT!  
Unrecordable pictures  
Discs for recording  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
discs, and other materials may be  
copy-protected and therefore cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
There are several formats of DVD  
recordable discs which can be used with  
this recorder:  
Copying from HDD to a  
recordable DVD  
DVD RW (DVD ReWritable discs)  
– Discs that are rewritable can be used  
for multiple recordings once the existing  
data has been erased.  
You can copy a recorded title(s) from the  
HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable  
DVD disc.  
The time taken to copy content from the  
HDD to a recordable DVD depends on  
the record quality of the HDD  
recordings.  
DVD R (DVD Recordable discs)  
– Discs that can only be used for a single  
recording. Each new recording is always  
added at the end of all previous  
It is not possible to change the mode of  
record quality during the copying  
process. As such, it is important that you  
choose the appropriate record quality  
when you first set up the recording to  
the HDD.  
recordings as existing recordings cannot  
be overwritten.  
– Editing can be made on DVD R discs  
as long as they have not been finalized.  
– To play a DVD R disc on another  
DVD player, it must be finalized (see  
“Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD -  
Playing your recordings (DVD R, DVD-  
RW) on other DVD players”.) After this  
is done, no more content can be added  
to the disc.  
The copying process is done at a higher  
speed than the recording.  
HDD Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can  
be stored in a 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW  
HQ (High Quality)  
1
2
SP (Standard Play)  
SPP (Standard Play Plus)  
LP (Long Play)  
2.5  
3
EP (Extended Play)  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
SEP (Super Extended Play)  
4
6
8
The following information will be stored  
on the disc :  
– Title/name of recording  
– Date of recording  
– Time of recording  
– Record quality mode/ length of  
recording  
– Index picture of title  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording.  
You have to finalize the DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings Recordable  
DVD - Playing your recordings (DVD R, DVD-RW) on other DVD players”.  
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Record on DVD Recordable Disc (continued)  
Recording from the HDD  
Recording from various  
sources  
R
A
Turn on the TV to the correct program  
number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,  
‘AV’).  
You can choose to copy your recordings  
from the HDD or an external device to a  
DVD recordable disc. The storage  
capacities of the disc depends on the  
record quality that was selected for the  
recording in the recorder or device, see  
“Before Recording - Default Recording  
settings”.  
B
C
Insert a DVD recordable disc into the  
recorder.  
Press HDD on the remote control.  
ꢂThe HDD content menu appears on  
the screen.  
HDD  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
05/20/05 02.00 PM Travel  
001 CH001  
002  
CH003 05/14/05  
News  
04.00 PM  
00:20:20  
SP NTSC  
Drama  
003 CH009 04/25/05 08.30 PM  
004  
CH004 04/30/05 03.30 PM Nature  
1. Press [SELECT] to  
HDD  
DV  
mark or unmark  
005 CH002 03/28/05 08.30 PM News  
recordings.  
CH008 04/12/05  
Title 3  
News  
006  
11.00 AM  
CAM/EXT  
2. Press [HDD] to  
copy selected  
recordings to DVD.  
007 CH012 05/08/05 08.30 PM  
008 CH010 06/30/05 10.30 PM Discover  
For other options, press [DVD], [DV],  
Press [SHUFFLE] to  
sort by title.  
[TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to edit menu.  
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the title/titles  
and press SELECT to mark the titles to  
copy to DVD.  
REC  
PAUSE  
DVD REC  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
ꢁ
use  
or  
to view the previous/ next  
page of HDD titles for selection.  
SELECT  
E
Press HDD on the remote control.  
ꢂRecording to the DVD recordable disc  
will begin. The dubbing icon  
will be  
displayed at the bottom right corner of  
the screen.  
ꢂOnce complete, the icon will not be  
shown.  
F
To stop recording, press STOPÇon  
the remote control.  
Helpful Hint:  
– During selection of recordings for copying,  
press SHUFFLE on the remote control to  
sort according to the titles of recording.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording.  
You have to finalize the DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings Recordable  
DVD - Playing your recordings (DVD R, DVD-RW) on other DVD players”.  
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Record on DVD Recordable Disc (continued)  
E
Press SELECT to toggle between the  
different modes of record quality.  
Recording from an external device/  
VCR/ DV Camcorder  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
A
Turn on the TV to the correct program  
number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,  
‘AV’).  
DVD R/ RW  
4.7GB recordable disc  
1
HDD  
160G  
34  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
85  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
B
C
Insert a DVD recordable disc into the  
recorder.  
102  
136  
204  
270  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
6
8
Press DVD REC to switch to direct  
recording mode.  
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
ꢂAn information box will be displayed  
on the screen.  
F
Press RECâon the remote control.  
ꢂRecording to the DVD recordable disc  
will be begin.  
System State: Stop  
Record to Optical Disc As Standard Play  
Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 02:00:00  
G
To stop recording, press STOPÇ on  
D
Press CAM/EXT repeatedly to select  
the remote control.  
from the various options:  
Helpful Hint:  
{ CAM 1 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
3.5mm CAM 1 AV jack on the front panel.  
– All title selections and settings will be lost  
once you replace or remove the recordable  
DVD.  
{ EXT 1 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
VIDEO IN - EXT 1 and AUDIO IN (L/R)  
jacks on the back panel.  
To edit your recordings on the  
DVD recordable disc, see “Edit  
Recordings - Recordable DVD”.  
{ EXT 2 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
S-VIDEO IN - EXT 2 and AUDIO IN (L/  
R) jacks on the back panel.  
OR  
Press DV to record from the DV  
camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on  
the front panel.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
OR  
Press TV TUNER to select input source  
from TV programs.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording.  
You have to finalize the DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings Recordable  
DVD - Playing your recordings (DVD R, DVD-RW) on other DVD players”.  
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Timer Recording  
About timer recording  
Timer recording (G-CODE®  
System)  
Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically  
start and stop a recording at a later  
date/ time. The recorder will tune to the  
right program channel and begin  
This is a simple programming system for  
recorders. To use it, enter the G-CODE®  
programming number associated with  
your television program. You can find  
this number in your TV listings magazine.  
recording at the specified time.  
With this recorder, you can pre-program  
up to 20 recordings.  
All the information needed by the  
recorder for programming is contained in  
the programming number.  
To make a timer recording, your  
recorder needs to know:  
– The date you want to make the  
recording.  
A
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
– The recording input source.  
– The start and stop time of the  
recording.  
– The mode of record quality, see  
“Before Recording - GENERAL  
settings”.  
If you are recording directly to a  
DVD disc, insert the DVD recordable  
B
ꢁ
disc before proceeding to step  
.
B
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
ꢂThe timer schedule list appears.  
Timer Schedule  
Source
Rec Mode
 
Date Start End Rec To  
1
2
3
4
OK  
5
6
TIMER  
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the next  
available empty slot and press OK.  
ꢂThe G-CODE® System setup menu  
appears.  
G-CODE System  
Enter the G-CODE programming  
number for the show you wish to  
record. Press CANCEL for manual  
timer recording. To go back to timer  
schedule press [RETURN].  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
MANUAL  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
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Timer Recording (continued)  
{ End }  
D
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter  
the G-CODE® programming number for  
the show you wish to record and press  
OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in  
‘53124’.)  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the end time of recording.  
{ Title }  
– Use ꢂꢃꢀꢁkeys to select the  
alphanumeric options to enter the title of your  
recording.  
To cancel the G-CODE® programming,  
ꢁ
MANUAL  
use ꢂꢃꢀꢁkeys to select  
in  
the menu and press OK.  
G
OK  
Select  
in the menu and press  
OK.  
CONFIRM  
E
To confirm your entry, select  
ꢂThe system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer schedule list.  
in the menu and press OK.  
ꢂThe timer editor menu appears.  
H
I
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Timer Editor  
Source  
Rec To  
Rec Mode  
Ch003  
HDD  
SP  
Press STANDBY-ON2to turn off the  
recorder.  
ꢂIf the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
ꢂThe ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
Once  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5  
1 0 : 3 3 P M  
1 1 : 0 3 P M  
M y T i t l e 01  
Title  
CANCEL  
OK  
F
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select an entry in the  
menu and press ꢁto enter its options.  
{ Source }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the recording input  
source.  
{ Rec To }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { HDD } or  
{ DVD } to enter the recording destination.  
{ Rec Mode }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select your option.  
{ Mode }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Once },  
{ Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri },  
{ Mon-Sat } or { Weekend }recordings.  
{ Date }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the date for recording.  
{ Start }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the start time of recording.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
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Timer Recording (continued)  
D
MANUAL  
Select  
OK.  
in the menu and press  
Timer recording (manually)  
ꢂThe timer editor menu appears.  
A
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
Timer Editor  
Source  
Rec To  
Rec Mode  
Ch003  
HDD  
SP  
If you are recording directly to a  
DVD disc, insert the DVD recordable  
B
ꢁ
disc before proceeding to step  
.
Once  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5  
1 0 : 3 3 P M  
1 1 : 0 3 P M  
M y T i t l e 01  
B
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
ꢂThe timer schedule list appears.  
Title  
Timer Schedule  
CANCEL  
OK  
Source
Rec Mode
 
Date Start End Rec To  
E
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select an entry in the  
menu and press ꢁto enter its options.  
1
2
3
4
{ Source }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the recording input  
5
6
source.  
{ Rec To }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { HDD } or  
{ DVD } to enter the recording destination.  
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the next  
available empty slot and press OK.  
ꢂThe G-CODE® System setup menu  
appears.  
{ Rec Mode }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select your option.  
{ Mode }  
G-CODE System  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Once },  
{ Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri },  
{ Mon-Sat } or { Weekend }recordings.  
Enter the G-CODE programming  
number for the show you wish to  
record. Press CANCEL for manual  
timer recording. To go back to timer  
schedule press [RETURN].  
{ Date }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the date for recording.  
{ Start }  
CONFIRM  
MANUAL  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the start time of recording.  
{ End }  
– Use ꢂꢃkeys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the end time of recording.  
{ Title }  
– Use ꢂꢃꢀꢁkeys to select the  
alphanumeric options to enter the title of your  
recording.  
F
OK  
Select  
in the menu and press  
OK.  
ꢂThe system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer schedule list.  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
TIPS:  
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Timer Recording (continued)  
To cancel the above timer setting, press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
ꢁ
Changing/ Deleting a timer  
recording  
G
H
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Press STANDBY-ON 2to turn off  
the recorder.  
A
B
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
ꢂIf the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
ꢂThe ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
ꢂThe timer schedule list appears.  
Timer Schedule  
Source
Rec Mode
 
Date Start End Rec To  
1
2
3
4
SP  
EP  
01/31/05  
01/25/05  
01/30/05  
CH003  
EXT 1  
10.33 PM
 
11.03 PM
 
HDD  
Helpful Hint:  
DVD  
04.00 PM
 
05.30 PM  
– Set the timer recording one minute ahead  
of the program’s start time. This helps  
ensure the entire program is recorded as  
the disc requires about 30 seconds to  
prepare for recording.  
CH008 SP  
10.00 AM  
HDD  
11.15 AM  
5
6
C
D
E
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select a timer program  
which you want to change/ delete.  
Setting a timer recording from an  
external Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver  
To delete the timer entry, press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
To change the timer schedule, press  
OK to enter the timer editor menu of  
the selected timer program.  
If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box  
connected to this recorder via the  
VIDEO (CVBS) (see “Optional  
Connections - Connecting to a Cable  
Box or Satellite Receiver”,) follow the  
steps described below to program the  
recordings.  
Timer Editor  
Source  
Rec To  
Rec Mode  
Ch003  
HDD  
SP  
Once  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
A
B
Select the channel you want to record at  
the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.  
0 1 / 3 1 / 0 5  
1 0 : 3 3 P M  
1 1 : 0 3 P M  
M y T i t l e 01  
Title  
Program the recording with the required  
CANCEL  
OK  
A D  
~
information. Follow the steps  
of  
“Timer Recording (manually)” on the  
previous page.  
F
G
H
Select the entry field and make the  
necessary changes.  
When selecting options for { Source }  
choose { EXT 1 } or { EXT 2 } as the  
input channel and press OK to confirm.  
ꢁ
Once complete, select  
in the  
OK  
menu and press OK to save the changes.  
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
C
D
Keep the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box  
switched on for the recording.  
Press STANDBY-ON 2to turn off  
the recorder.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
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Playback from Hard Disk  
Playback your HDD  
recordings  
Each recording stored on the HDD is  
displayed in the HDD content menu with  
an index picture.  
00:00:00  
01:15:30  
00:38:36  
A
B
Press HDD on the remote control.  
ꢂThe HDD content menu appears.  
– move to the beginning or previous/ next  
chapter.  
– hold down this button to start fast  
backward/ forward search, press the button  
again to increase the search speed.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight a title and  
press OK on the remote control to start  
playback.  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
ꢁ
use  
or  
to view the previous/ next  
ꢁ
page of HDD titles for selection.  
– jump forward by 30 seconds.  
HDD  
ꢀ
– jump backward by 10 seconds.  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
05/20/05 02.00 PM Travel  
001 CH001  
002  
CH003 05/14/05  
News  
04.00 PM  
00:20:20  
SP NTSC  
Drama  
003 CH009 04/25/05 08.30 PM  
ꢁ(PLAY)  
– starts playback  
004  
CH004 04/30/05 03.30 PM Nature  
1. Press [SELECT] to  
mark or unmark  
005 CH002 03/28/05 08.30 PM News  
recordings.  
CH008 04/12/05  
Title 3  
News  
006  
11.00 AM  
2. Press [HDD] to  
copy selected  
007 CH012 05/08/05 08.30 PM  
PAUSE  
– view a still picture.  
008 CH010 06/30/05 10.30 PM Discover  
recordings to DVD.  
For other options, press [DVD], [DV],  
Press [SHUFFLE] to  
[TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to edit menu.  
sort by title.  
INFO  
– displays the Time Shift video bar. Press  
repeatedly to remove the video bar display.  
– displays the help text for the selected  
function.  
C
During playback, you can use the  
following keys on the remote control to  
access additional playback features.  
STOPÇ  
– stop playback.  
INFO  
ZOOM  
– zoom in and out of a still/paused picture.  
PAUSE  
ZOOM  
TIPS:  
Press HDD to exit the menu.  
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Playback from Disc  
IMPORTANT!  
– If the inhibit icon (  
Playable discs  
Error )  
appears on the TV screen when a  
button is pressed, it means the  
function is not available on the  
current disc or at the current time.  
– DVD discs and players are  
designed with regional restrictions.  
Before playing a disc, make sure the  
disc is for the same region as your  
player.  
Using this recorder, you can play and  
record on the following discs:  
Recording and Playback  
DVD RW  
(DVD ReWritable);  
can be recorded on  
and overwritten repeatedly.  
– Do not push on the disc tray or  
put any objects other than discs on  
the disc tray. It may cause the disc  
player to malfunction.  
DVD R  
(DVD Recordable);  
can be recorded on  
only once.  
Playback only:  
Inserting a disc  
DVD Video  
(Digital Versatile Disc)  
A
B
Press STANDBY-ON 2to turn on  
CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
the recorder.  
Press OPEN/CLOSE çon the front of  
the recorder.  
ReWritable  
ꢂThe disc tray opens.  
CD-R (CD-Recordable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
C
Carefully place the disc onto the tray  
with the label facing up, then press  
OPEN/CLOSE ç.  
ꢂMake sure the disc label is facing up.  
For double-sided discs, load the disc as  
indicated on the label.  
Recordable  
Audio CD (Compact Disc  
Digital Audio)  
MP3-Disc  
Video CD  
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)  
D
E
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV (see  
“Step 3: Installation and Setup - Finding  
the viewing channel”.)  
Super Video CD  
Playback will start automatically or a  
dialog will appear on the TV (see next  
page.)  
DivX Disc  
(DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x)  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback from Disc (continued)  
Playing a (Super)Video CD  
Starting disc playback  
(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’  
(Play Back Control.) This allows you to  
play the video CDs interactively,  
Playback will begin automatically. If the  
disc has its own menu this will be loaded,  
otherwise the recorder will launch an  
index screen.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
following the menu on the display.  
A
B
Insert a (Super) Video CD.  
If the pin code entry dialog appears on  
the TV, this means that the parental  
control was activated for the inserted  
disc (see “Setup Menu Options -  
PREFERENCES settings”.)  
If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index  
menu will appear on the TV  
Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your  
selection or to select a play option.  
ꢂUse the numeric keypad 0-9 on the  
remote control to enter your pin code  
(password.)  
Press RETURN on the remote control  
to return to the previous menu.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
To turn on/off the Playback Control  
mode, press INFO key on the remote  
control twice during playback to access  
the playback menu options.  
For more playback features, see  
“Additional Playback Features”.  
ꢁ
ꢂUse ꢂꢃkeys to select { PBC } and  
press ꢁto select either { PBC On } or  
{ PBC Off .}  
Playing a DVD video disc  
The DVD disc is usually formatted with a  
disc menu. You may have to make your  
selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language)  
within the disc menu.  
C
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
A
Playing an audio CD  
Insert a DVD disc.  
A
B
Insert an audio CD.  
ꢂPlayback starts automatically.  
If the disc menu appears on the TV  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input  
your selection or use ꢀꢁꢂꢃkeys to  
select a play option and press OK to  
start playback.  
ꢁ
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
To select a specific chapter/title  
marker  
During playback, press T/C on the  
remote control repeatedly to toggle  
bewteen { Title }, { Chapter } or  
{ Time }. Use the numeric keypad 0-9  
to input your selection of title/chapter  
number or specific time during playback.  
ꢁ
B
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this Recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback from Disc (continued)  
Playing a DVD R disc  
Playing a MP3 disc  
P
A
Insert a MP3 CD.  
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.  
A
Insert a recorded DVD R disc.  
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears.  
File Play - Stop0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select a title and press  
ꢁ(PLAY) to start playback.  
Directory  
Playlist  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bee Gees  
Phil Collins  
Bryan Adams  
Collin Raye  
Nat King Cole  
UB40  
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
Helpful Hint:  
Jordan Hill  
Faith Hill  
– If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the  
display panel, this means that there are no  
recordings on this disc.  
Note: It may require a longer time for  
therecorder to display the disc content  
menu on the TV due to the large number  
of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.  
Playing a DivX disc  
This recorder supports the playback  
of DivX movies which you can copy from  
your computer onto a CD-R/RW or  
DVD R disc.  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
A
Insert a DivX disc.  
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the track/file to  
play.  
If the DivX movie contains external  
subtitles, you have to first select the  
subtitle file from the file list.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the files for  
playback and press OK to confirm your  
selection.  
ꢁ
To go to the previous menu, press  
RETURN.  
ꢁ
D
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
ꢂThe selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
ꢂUse ꢀꢁkeys to toggle between the  
left and right screens.  
B
Press ꢁ(PLAY) to start playback.  
During playback, you can press INFO on  
the remote control to display the disc  
content menu.  
ꢁ
E
F
Press ꢁ(PLAY) to start playback.  
During playback, you can press  
select the previous/next track.  
/
to  
Helpful Hints:  
– Subtitle files with the following filename  
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are  
supported.  
– It is normal to experience an occasional  
pixelation during MPEG-4/DivX playback  
due to poor encoding of the content.  
G
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Only the first session of a multi-session  
CD will play back.  
– It is normal to experience an occasional  
“skip” while listening to your MP3 disc.  
– Further album, track and artist information  
will also be displayed on the TV if included in  
the ID tag.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Playback from Disc (continued)  
E
During playback, you can press INFO on  
the remote control to access various  
settings for the slide show playback.  
Playing a picture disc (or musical  
slide show)  
You can display JPEG pictures in the  
selected roll automatically one after the  
other.  
File Play  
Type  
PIC  
Mode  
Trick  
Normal  
Play  
Wipe  
Zoom  
Rotate  
Top to bottom  
Fitscreen  
Clockwise 0  
Top to bottom  
Down to top  
Left to right  
Right to left  
Extend center V.  
A
B
C
Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/  
RW, DVD.)  
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.  
Press ZOOM on the remote control to  
enlarge the picture.  
ꢁ
Use ꢂꢃkeys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
F
To stop playback, press STOP ꢀ.  
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
ꢂThe selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
ꢂTo remove the track/file from the  
playlist, highlight it on the right screen,  
and then press SELECT once.  
Playable JPEG picture disc  
This recorder can read JPEG pictures  
stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or  
DVD.  
File format:  
– The file extension has to be ‘.JPG,’  
‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’  
D
You can select to playback from the  
original disc content or from the playlist,  
just use ꢀꢁkeys to move to the correct  
screen before selecting the track/file for  
playback.  
– It can only display DCF-standard still  
pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It  
cannot play back moving pictures, Motion  
JPEG, progressive JPEG and other  
formats, or pictures in formats other  
than JPEG, or pictures associated with  
sound.  
– It may require a longer time for the  
recorder to display the disc content on  
the TV due to the large number of songs/  
pictures compiled onto one disc.  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Directory  
Playlist  
1
2
3
4
Japan trip  
Bryan Bday  
My songs  
Hot Hits  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Directory  
Playlist  
..\  
1
P1010001.JPG  
P1010008.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
NATURE-1.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
P1022500.JPG  
P1023000.JPG  
MERLIO-1.JPG  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
If the disc contains MP3 music and  
JPEG picture files, you can start a  
musical slide show playback,  
Select an MP3 file and press OK to start  
playback, then select a picture file in the  
menu and press OK to start the musical  
slide show playback.  
ꢁ
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features  
Changing to another title/  
chapter/track  
Searching forward/backward  
You can fast forward or fast reverse a  
disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two  
times the normal playback speed.  
When a disc contains more than one  
track, title or chapter, you can change to a  
different track, title or chapter as follows.  
A
B
During playback, press and hold  
(fast  
reverse) or  
(fast forward) to switch  
During playback,  
to the search function.  
Press  
Press  
to go to the next chapter/track.  
to return to the start of the  
ꢁ
ꢁ
During disc playback, press ꢁ(RIGHT)  
to access the playback menu.  
previous chapter/track.  
OR  
ꢂUse ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Trick  
Mode - Play } and press ꢁ(RIGHT) to  
access the search speed options:  
– FREV x32, FREV x16, FREV x4, FREV  
x2, FFWD x2, FFWD x4, FFWD x16,  
FFWD x32.  
Press T/C repeatedly to toggle between  
{ Title }, { Chapter } or { Time }. Then  
use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input  
the title/chapter/track number.  
ꢁ
ꢂThe sound will be muted.  
C
To resume normal playback, press  
ꢁ(PLAY).  
Pausing playback and step  
play  
A
B
C
During playback, press PAUSE to  
pause playback and display a still picture.  
Zooming in  
Å
This option allows you to enlarge the  
picture on the screen and pan through  
the enlarged picture.  
Press PAUSE again to move one frame  
forward.  
To resume normal playback, press  
ꢁ(PLAY).  
A
B
C
Press ZOOM on your remote control to  
activate zoom.  
Use ꢀꢁꢂꢃkeys to pan through the  
zoomed picture.  
To exit, press ZOOM repeatedly until  
the picture returns to the normal size.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Selecting various repeat functions  
Using INFO options  
You can select various repeat play or  
random play mode during playback.  
INFO  
OK  
This function can also be accessed via the  
REPEAT key on the remote control.  
A
During disc playback, press INFO twice  
on the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears.  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Mode } and  
press OK.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the repeat  
options.  
SELECT  
{ Normal }  
Select this to cancel the repeat mode and  
return to normal playback.  
A
During playback, press INFO twice on  
the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears on the TV.  
{ Repeat A-B }  
Select this to repeat the playback of a specific  
segment within a title/chapter/track. Press OK  
to mark the start and end of the segment you  
want to repeat.  
DVD  
Mode  
Trick mode  
Title  
Normal  
Play  
02/05  
{ Repeat Chapter }  
Select this to repeat playback of the current  
chapter (DVD, recordable DVDs only.)  
Chapter  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Angle  
01/22  
01/02 - OTH  
Off  
01/03  
{ Repeat Track/Title }  
Select this to repeat playback of the current  
track/title.  
00:22:03 - 00:27:24  
Title Time  
B
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the setting you  
want to adjust.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
{ Repeat Directory }  
Select this to repeat playback of the current  
folder/directory (MP3, JPEG, picture disc only.)  
{ Repeat Disc }  
Select this to repeat playback of the entire  
disc.  
To exit, press INFO.  
D
To cancel repeat playback, press STOPꢀ,  
then press ꢁ(PLAY). Alternatively,  
A
C
repeat steps select to and select  
{ Normal } and press OK.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
To start program play  
Press ꢁkey to move to the right screen  
and press OK.  
ꢂPlayback will start from the selected  
track/ file/ chapter according to the  
programmed sequence.  
Programming disc tracks  
F
You can play the contents of the disc in  
the order you want by programming the  
tracks to be played.  
A
B
Press INFO on the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears.  
To exit program play  
Press STOP ꢀto exit program play.  
G
Select { Mode } > { Program .}  
ꢂThe program menu appears.  
Changing the audio soundtrack  
language  
DVD  
C
Title  
Playlist  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
Title 4  
Title 5  
Title 6  
Title 7  
Title 8  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple soundtrack language or VCDs  
with multiple audio channels.  
A
B
C
Press INFO on the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Audio } and  
press ꢁto access its options.  
C
If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/  
Albums, press OK to access the tracks/  
files/chapters.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the audio  
language and press OK to confirm.  
ꢂThe languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
ꢂIf the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting for  
language will be used instead.  
Pressing OK at the highlighted track/file/  
chapter will start playback.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
Use ꢀꢁkeys to toggle between the left  
and right screen.  
To program your favourite track/  
file/chapter  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the track/file/  
chapter to program and press SELECT  
on the remote control.  
Helpful Hint:  
D
– Some DVDs allow soundtrack language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the disc menu, press DISC on the  
remote control.  
ꢂThe selected track/file/title will appear  
at the right screen.  
ꢂThe order on the right screen will be  
the order of program playback.  
To remove the programmed item  
from your selection  
Press ꢁkey to move to the right screen.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the track/file/  
chapter to program and press SELECT  
on the remote control.  
E
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Changing subtitle language  
Time search  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple subtitle languages, you can  
change the language you want while  
playing the DVD.  
This option allows you to skip to a  
specific point on the current disc.  
A
Press T/C on the remote control  
repeatedly to display  
A
B
Press INFO on the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears.  
{ Time : – : – – : – – } on the top left  
corner of the screen.  
ꢂUse the numeric keypad (0-9) to  
enter the time required.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Subtitle } and  
press ꢁto enter the menu and find the  
different available options.  
ꢂPlayback skips to the selected time.  
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the language and  
press OK to confirm.  
ꢂThe languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
ꢂIf the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting  
language will be used instead.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the disc menu, press DISC.  
Switching camera angles  
This option is only available with DVDs  
that contain sequences recorded from  
different camera angles. This allows you  
to view the picture from different angles.  
A
B
Press INFO on the remote control.  
ꢂThe playback menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Angle } and  
press ꢁto enter its options.  
ꢂThe camera angles available for  
selection appears.  
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select the camera angle  
you want to switch to, then press OK to  
confirm.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for cerain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Edit Recordings - HDD  
About HDD title edit menu  
Accessing the HDD title edit  
menu  
In the HDD title edit menu, you can  
change the title name, hide unwanted  
scenes, delete titles, split a title or change  
the title index picture.  
SELECT  
The edit options in the HDD title edit  
menu are:  
OK  
{ Play Title }  
– Select a title (recording) to play.  
{ Delete Title}  
( For unprotected and unlocked titles only )  
– Delete the title (recording).  
SELECT  
A
Press HDD on the remote control.  
ꢂThe HDD content menu appears.  
{ Divide Title }  
– Divide the recording into two separate  
titles.  
B
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight a title  
(recording) and press ꢁ.  
ꢂThe HDD title edit menu appears.  
{ Edit Title }  
– Hide the unwanted scene in the recording  
{ Rename }  
HDD  
– Change the name of a title (recording).  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
Play Title  
001 CH001 05/20/05 02.00 PM Travel  
Delete Title  
Divide Title  
002 CH003  
05/14/05 04.00 PM News  
{ Lock/ Unlock }  
– Lock or unlock a title (recording) to  
prevent/allow playback.  
003  
CH009 04/25/05 08.30 PM Drama  
004 CH008 04/30/05  
03.30 AM Nature  
Edit Title  
005 CH002  
08.30 PM  
03/28/05 01.15 PM CSI  
R
e
e
nam  
006 CH008 04/12/05  
Title 3  
11.00 AM  
007 CH012 05/08/05 08.30 PM  
008 CH010  
08.30 PM  
Lock  
News  
06/30/05  
Press [OK] to play title.  
Discover  
Protect  
{ Protect/ Unprotect }  
– Protect or unprotect a title (recording) to  
prevent/allow erasure or changes being made.  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
ꢁ
use  
or  
to view the previous/ next  
page of HDD titles for selection.  
C
Use ꢂꢃkeys to access the different  
options and press OK.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following pages.  
D
To exit, press ꢀto go back to the HDD  
title menu screen.  
Note: Any title/ recording which has been  
edited will be marked with an edited icon  
next to the selected title’s index  
picture.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)  
To unhide the scenes,  
Dividing aTitle  
D
E
F
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.  
ꢂThe edit title playback screen appears.  
You can divide the current title into two  
new titles. Each of these titles is  
characterized by its own index picture.  
During playback, use ꢀꢁkeys to  
navigate through the title. Press OK at  
the beginning of the marked segment.  
Warning! Once a title is divided, the  
process cannot be reversed.  
A
B
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Divide Title } and press OK.  
ꢂThe edit title playback screen appears.  
Press ꢁrepeatedly until you reach the  
end of the marked segments and press  
OK.  
During playback, use ꢀꢁkeys to  
navigate through the title. Press OK to  
divide the title at the desired playback  
position.  
Helpful Hints:  
– All hidden scenes will be played back in  
HDD title edit mode.  
– The { Edit Title } option is only available if  
ꢂA warning message will appear.  
the title is unlocked or unprotected.  
ename  
OK  
C
D
To confirm, select  
in the  
a
menu and press OK.  
ꢂA new title will be shown in the HDD  
title menu.  
To abort, select CANCEL  
and press  
OK.  
Hiding/ unhiding unwanted scenes  
You can choose to hide certain scenes  
from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial  
scene) or make it visible again.  
A
B
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.  
ꢂThe edit title playback screen appears.  
During playback, use ꢀꢁkeys to  
navigate through the title. Press OK to  
mark the beginning of a segment to hide.  
C
Press OK again to mark the end of  
segment to hide.  
B
To hide more segments, repeat steps  
ꢁ
C
to for each segment you want to hide.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)  
Rename a title  
Lock/Unlock a title  
The original title name is automatically  
generated by the recorder. You can  
change the disc name by following the  
steps below.  
You can choose to lock a title to prevent  
any unauthorized playback of the  
recording.  
If a title has been locked, the user will be  
prompted to enter a 4-digit password  
preset in the system setup menu.  
A
B
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Rename } and press OK.  
ꢂThe keyboard screen appears.  
For details, see “Parental Rating Level.”  
Use ꢀꢁꢂꢃkeys to highlight a  
character on the keyboard and press OK  
to select.  
ꢂThe maximum input is up to 255  
characters. However, only 12 characters  
will be displayed at any one time in the  
HDD title menu.  
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Lock } and press OK.  
ꢂThe locked title will have a Lock icon  
ꢁ
next to its index picture.  
ꢂWhen the title is locked, the option in  
the HDD title edit menu will change to  
{ Unlock .}  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
ꢁ
Protect/ Unprotect a title  
: to remove a character to the  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
BkSp  
You can choose to protect the title in  
order to prevent accidental loss of  
recordings.  
Space  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters .  
: to clear the entry field  
completely.  
Caps  
In HDD title edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
highlight { Protect } and press OK.  
ꢂThe protected title will have a Safe  
ꢁ
Clear  
Box icon  
next to its index picture.  
Exit  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
ꢂWhen the title is protected, the  
option in the HDD title edit menu will  
change to { Unprotect .}  
C
To confirm your entry, select  
on  
OK  
the keyboard and press OK.  
ꢂThe info panel is now updated.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
on the keyboard  
ꢁ
and press OK.  
TIPS:  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD  
About disc edit menu  
Accessing disc editing menu  
This recorder offers various disc edit  
options for various disc types. You can  
change the disc content and settings of a  
DVD recordable disc from the disc  
editing menu. The edited contents may  
not be available if you play the disc on  
another DVD player.  
DISC  
OK  
The displayed options in the disc editing  
menu may differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
REC  
{ Play }  
Start playing from the beginning of the disc.  
{ Rename Disc }  
Change the name of the disc.  
A
B
Insert a recorded DVD R/ RW disc into  
the recorder.  
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on  
{ Erase Disc } - DVD RWs only  
Erase all the recordings in the disc.  
{ Record New Title }  
Start recording from the last empty title in the  
disc.  
the TV.  
Select the first title on the disc, press ꢂ  
on the remote control.  
ꢂThe disc editing menu appears. Press  
ꢁto access the options. The available  
editing options may vary for DVD R and  
DVD RW discs.  
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RWs only  
Start a new recording from the beginning of  
the disc, all the recorded content will be  
overwritten.  
{ Make Compatible } - DVD RWs  
only  
Play  
– To ensure the edited changes remain when  
the disc is played back on another DVD player.  
(eg., hidden chapters to remain hidden).  
Rename Disc  
Erase Disc  
NTSC  
DVD  
EDIT  
Record New Title  
Overwrite Disc  
Make Compatible  
Lock Disc  
{ Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD RWs only  
Lock or unlock a disc to prevent accidental  
erasure or changes being made.  
C
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following pages.  
To exit, press DISC to go back to the  
disc Index Picture screen.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized recordable DVD.  
Press DISC to return to the index picture screen.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Rename disc  
Erase disc (DVD RWs only)  
The original disc name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You  
can change the disc name by following  
the steps below.  
This erases the content of the  
DVD RW disc including those that was  
not recorded on this recorder. Once  
the existing content is erased, it can be  
used for recording.  
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Rename Disc } and press OK.  
ꢂThe keyboard screen appears.  
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Erase Disc } and press OK.  
ꢂA warning message will appear.  
Use ꢀꢁꢂꢃkeys to highlight a  
character on the keyboard and press OK  
to select.  
ꢂThe maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
YES  
Select  
or  
in the menu to proceed  
, to abort, then press OK  
NO  
to confirm.  
Helpful Hint:  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
ꢁ
– To erase content that cannot be played  
back on this recorder, please use the option  
{Delete Optical Disc .} under the setup  
menu.  
: to remove a character to the  
BkSp  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
Space  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters .  
: to clear the entry field  
Record a new title  
Caps  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording at the remaining empty space  
in the DVD recordable disc.  
Clear  
completely.  
Exit  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Record New Title } and press  
OK.  
C
To confirm your entry, select  
the keyboard and press OK.  
ꢂThe info panel is now updated.  
on  
OK  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC ꢁto start  
recording.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
and press OK.  
on the keyboard  
ꢁ
Overwrite disc (DVD RWs only)  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording from the beginning of a  
DVD RW regardless of the contents of  
the disc.  
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Overwrite disc } and press OK.  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC ꢁto start  
recording.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized recordable DVD.  
Press DISC to return to the index picture screen.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD RWs only)  
You can choose to protect the  
recordings on the DVD RW disc in  
order to prevent accidental loss of  
recordings.  
A
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Lock Disc } and press OK.  
ꢂThe disc is locked for this DVD  
recorder only.  
ꢂWhen the disc is locked, the option in  
the disc editing menu will change to  
{ Unlock Disc .}  
B
If you want to overwrite or edit on the  
protected disc, select { Unlock Disc .}  
Playing your recordings  
(DVD R) on other DVD  
players  
It is necessary to finalize a DVD R disc  
before you can play it on any other DVD  
player. Otherwise, the disc will only  
playback on this recorder.  
After a DVD R disc has been  
finalized, no further recordings or  
editing can be made to it. Make  
sure you have completed all the  
recordings and editing before  
finalizing the disc.  
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Finalize Disc } and press OK.  
ꢂA warning message will appear.  
Select  
YES  
in the menu and press  
OK to start the process.  
ꢂFinalization will take a few minutes.  
Do not try to open the disc tray or turn  
the power off as this may render the disc  
unusable.  
C
Select  
to abort.  
NO  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press DISC to return to the index picture screen.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
About DVD title editing  
Accessing DVD title edit  
menu  
You can change the individual title  
information or delete a title (recording)  
in a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable  
DVD disc has been finalized, it cannot be  
edited.  
A
Insert a recorded DVD R/ RW disc into  
the recorder.  
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
The displayed options in the title editing  
menu may differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
During playback, press DISC to access the  
Index Picture screen.  
ꢁ
B
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight a title  
(recording), and press ꢁ.  
ꢂThe title editing menu appears.  
{ Play Title }  
Start playing a recording.  
{ Edit Title }  
Access video editing menu.  
Play Title  
Edit Title  
{ Rename Title }  
Change the name of the recording.  
Rename Title  
Erase Title  
Overwrite Title  
Overwrite Disc  
{ Erase Title } - DVD RWs only  
Delete the title (recording.)  
{ Overwrite Title } - DVD RWs only  
Start a new recording and the existing title  
(recording) will be overwritten.  
3. My movie  
11 / 04 / 2004  
Empty  
12 : 31 : 53  
HQ 00 : 05 : 59  
{ Overwrite Disc }  
Overwrite from existing selected title onwards  
to the end of the disc.  
C
D
Use ꢂꢃkeys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
To exit, press ꢀ.  
Editing video  
This feature allows access to the video  
editing menu. See “About video editing”  
for more information.  
In title editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Edit Title } and press OK.  
ꢂThe video editing menu appears.  
ꢂThe recorder will play the  
selected title.  
ꢁ
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Rename title  
Overwrite title (DVD RW only)  
The original title name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You can  
give a new name to the title by following  
the steps below.  
This function allows you to record a new  
title from the beginning of the current  
title in the DVD RW disc.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Overwrite Title } and press  
OK.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Rename Title } and press OK.  
ꢂThe keyboard screen appears.  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC ꢁto start  
recording.  
Use ꢀꢁꢂꢃkeys to highlight a  
character and press OK to select.  
ꢂThe maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
Overwrite from the selected title  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
ꢁ
You can select to overwrite only the  
recordings from the selected title to the  
end of the disc.  
: to remove a character to the  
BkSp  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters .  
: to clear the entry field  
completely.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Overwrite Disc } and press  
OK.  
Space  
Caps  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC ꢁto start  
recording.  
Clear  
Exit  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
C
To confirm your entry, select  
K on  
OK  
the keyboard and press OK.  
ꢂThe info panel is now updated.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
on the keyboard  
ꢁ
and press OK.  
Erase title  
You can delete a specific title (recording)  
from the disc. However, for the DVD R  
disc, the deleted space cannot be used for  
further recording.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ꢂꢃkeys to  
select { Erase Title } and press OK.  
ꢂA warning message will appear.  
Select  
or  
YES  
in the menu to proceed  
to abort, then press OK to  
NO  
confirm.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
About video editing  
Accessing video editing menu  
After a recording has been made, this  
recorder allows you to edit the  
video content. You can add/delete  
chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes,  
change the picture in the index picture  
screen and split a title (recording) into  
two.  
DISC  
OK  
When you playback a recording in video  
edit mode, the entire recording will be  
played back including hidden scenes.  
SELECT  
The edit functions available in the disc  
editing menu are:  
A
B
C
Insert a recorded DVD R/ RW disc into  
the recorder.  
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
{ Title }  
Select a specific title (recording) to play.  
{ Chapter }  
Select a chapter within the selected title.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight a title  
(recording), and press ꢁto access the  
menu.  
{ Chapter Marker }  
Insert a chapter marker in the recording or  
erase a chapter marker to combine two  
chapters.  
ꢂThe title editing menu appears.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select { Edit Title }  
and press OK.  
ꢂThe edit mode menu appears.  
{ Hide Chapter }  
Hide the unwanted scene in the recording.  
Edit Mode  
Title 02/06  
{ Index Picture }  
Select a scene in the recording as the index  
picture screen.  
Chapter 01/10  
Play  
{ Split Title }  
Divide the recording into two under  
separate titles.  
Chapter Marker  
Hide Chapter  
Index Picture  
Split Title  
Title Elapsed 0:20:45  
D
E
Use ꢂꢃkeys to access different options  
and press OK to select.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
To exit, press DISC.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Selecting a title  
Creating chapter markers  
It shows the current title and the total  
number of titles in the disc. It also allows  
you to select another title.  
You can create a chapter by inserting  
chapter marker at any point within a title  
during playback. This will allow you to  
access a specific point in the recording  
easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.  
A
B
In edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Title } and press OK.  
Title  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
a title and press OK.  
ꢂThe recorder will play the selected  
title.  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
chapter markers  
A
B
In edit mode, useꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Chapter Marker } and press  
OK.  
Selecting a chapter  
It shows the current chapter and the  
total number of chapters in the title. It  
also allows you to select another chapter  
within the title.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the  
options and press OK to confirm.  
{ Insert Marker }  
A
B
In edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to select  
Select this to insert a new chapter marker at  
the current point of playback.  
{ Chapter } and press OK.  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
the chapter and press OK.  
ꢂThe recorder will play the  
selected chapter.  
{ Delete Marker }  
Select this to delete the current chapter  
marker (it refers to the closest marker before  
the current point of playback.)  
The current chapter will then combine with  
the chapter before it.  
{ Delete All Markers }  
Select this to delete all the chapter  
markers in the current title.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Hiding an unwanted chapter  
Changing Index Picture  
You can choose to hide certain scenes  
from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial  
scene) or make it visible again.  
The index picture is the picture of the  
title you will see when the recorder loads  
up the Index menu. Normally, the first  
frame of a recording is shown as the  
title’s index picture.  
A
B
C
Create a chapter marker at the scene you  
are going to hide. ( See previous page on  
“Creating chapter markers”.)  
A
B
In edit mode, useꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Index Picture }.  
ꢂThe display will be in playback mode.  
Select the chapter you want to hide and  
start playback. ( See previous page on  
“Selecting a chapter”.)  
Press and hold  
keys on the  
remote control to search for the scene  
to use, then press OK to confirm the  
current scene as the index picture for the  
title.  
In edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Hide Chapter } and press OK.  
ꢂThe current chapter will be hidden.  
ꢂThe new index picture will be shown  
in the title menu.  
To unhide a chapter  
A
B
In edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Unhide Chapter } and press  
OK.  
ꢂThe video editing menu appears.  
ꢂWhile in editing mode, the hidden  
chapter/chapters will play.  
Splitting a title (DVD RWs only)  
You can divide the current title into two  
new titles. Each of these titles will be  
characterized by its own index picture.  
Wait for the chapter you want to unhide  
to occur or press and hold  
on the remote control to make a fast  
search.  
ꢂThe current chapter will be visible  
during playback.  
Warning! Once a title is divided, the  
process cannot be reversed.  
keys  
In edit mode, use ꢂꢃkeys to select  
{ Split Title } and press OK to  
divide the title at the current playback  
position.  
ꢂA new title will be shown at the Index  
Picture screen.  
ꢁ
Helpful Hint:  
– All the hidden chapters will be played  
back while in video editing mode.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalized DVD R.  
Press ꢀto go back to the previous menu.  
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Setup Menu Options  
SETUP MENU - VIDEO  
Accessing the Setup Menu  
TV System  
NTSC  
4:3 LB  
Off  
TV Shape  
The setup menu provides various options  
for you to adjust the recorder to suit  
your preferences.  
Progressive Scan  
OK  
DivX(R) Video on Demand  
SETUP MENU - AUDIO  
SPDIF Output  
RAW  
LPCM Output  
LPCM 96Hz  
SETUP  
OK  
SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE  
System Language  
English  
English  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Off  
DiscMenu Language  
English  
A
B
C
Press SETUP on the remote control.  
ꢂThe setup menu appears on TV.  
SETUP MENU - DATE / TIME  
Date(dd/mm/yyyy)  
Time(hh:mm)  
31 12 2005  
10 : 33  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight a setup option  
and press ꢁto access.  
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm  
and go back to the previous menu item.  
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
SETUP MENU - PREFERENCES  
Parental Level  
Off  
OK  
Change Password  
Reset Menu Settings  
Screensaver  
D
To exit, press SETUP.  
OK  
On  
SETUP MENU - GENERAL  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Record Quality  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
5min.  
SP  
SETUP MENU - HDD  
Save Time Shift Buffer  
HDD Info  
Search  
Edit  
No  
OK  
Show  
Space Management  
Delete HDD  
Automatic  
OK  
Delete Optical Disc  
OK  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
VIDEO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
TV System  
The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match.  
Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before  
changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV.  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of  
ꢁ
the options.  
{ NTSC }– Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC colour  
system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and  
output it to NTSC format.  
{ PAL }  
–
Select this if the connected TV has the PAL colour  
system. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc  
and output it to PAL format.  
The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV.  
TV Shape  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of  
ꢁ
the options.  
{ 4:3 LB }  
– For a ‘wide screen’ display with black bars on  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
{ 4:3 PS }  
– For a full-height picture with sides trimmed.  
{ 16:9 WS } – For wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9.)  
Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the standard  
interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the  
recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video  
input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Please  
check your TV user manual for more information.  
Progressive Scan  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of the  
ꢁ
options.  
{ Off } – Select this to disable progressive scan feature.  
{ On } – Select this to enable progressive scan feature.  
If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, see “Troubleshooting” for how to exit  
progressive scan.  
DivX® Video on  
Demand  
Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)  
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the  
DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.  
1) Press ꢁto display the registration code.  
2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from DivX®  
VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and  
copy the video from your computer onto a CD-R/RW for playback  
on this recorder.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Parental Level  
Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete  
disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a  
playback limitation level.  
The rating levels range from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can  
prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your  
children, or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of  
ꢁ
the options.  
Rating explanations  
{ 1. Kid Safe } ~ { 2. G } – Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all  
ages.  
{ 3. PG }  
– Parental Guidance suggested.  
{ 4. PG13 } – Unsuitable for children under age 13.  
{ 5. PG R } ~ { 6. R } – Restricted; recommended that parents  
restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to  
view only when supervized by a parent or adult  
guardian.  
{ 7. NC 17 } – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing  
for children under age 17.  
{ 8. Adult } – Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due  
to graphic sexual material, violence or language.  
{ Off }  
– Parental Control is not active.  
DVDs that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not  
play unless you enter your four-digit pin code.  
This option allows you to change your password setting for  
parental control.  
Change Password  
A
B
Use ꢂꢃkeys to highlight { Change Password } and press OK.  
ꢂYou will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code.  
New Password  
Enter password  
* * * *  
Enter new password  
* * * *  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code.  
ꢂWhen doing this for the first time, enter the default password  
‘3308’.  
Re-enter password  
CANCEL  
OK  
ꢂIf you forget your four-digit pin code, the default password is 3308.  
C
D
Enter your new password and press ꢃ.  
Re-enter your new password and select  
on the remote control to confirm.  
, then press OK  
OK  
TIPS:  
The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Reset Menu settings  
Press ꢁto reset the menu settings of this recorder.  
ꢁ
OK  
ꢂA warning message will appear. Select  
in the menu to  
proceed or to abort, then press OK to confirm.  
CANCEL  
The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by  
avoiding exposure to a static image for too long.  
Screensaver  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of  
ꢁ
the options.  
{ On }  
– Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen, after  
playback had been stopped or paused for more than  
3 minutes.  
{ Off }  
– Select this to disable the screen saver.  
AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
SPDIF Output  
Press ꢁto access this menu and use ꢂꢃkeys to select one of  
ꢁ
the options.  
{ RAW }  
– Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL  
OUT jack to connect to a multichannel receiver.  
{ LPCM }  
– Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL  
OUT jack to connect to a stereo or audio/video  
system.  
This setting allows you to select between two levels:  
LPCM Output  
{ LPCM 48 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is  
capable of processing digital signal input with  
sampling rates of 48 kHz. In addition, the disc  
you are playing back must be recorded in 48kHz  
LPCM format.  
{ LPCM 96 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is  
capable of processing digital signal input with  
sampling rates of 96 kHz.In addition, the disc  
you are playing back must be recorded in 96kHz  
LPCM format.  
TIPS:  
The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press ꢀto go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Radio Reception  
E
Repeat the above four steps to store  
other stations.  
Tuning to radio stations  
You can override a preset station by  
storing another frequency in its place.  
ꢁ
A
B
Press FM/AUX on the remote to select  
FM tuner source.  
Press and hold ꢂꢃon the remote and  
release the button.  
ꢂThe radio automatically tunes to a  
station with sufficient reception.  
Tuning to preset radio  
stations  
A
Press CH +/- until the desired preset  
station is displayed.  
C
Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find  
the desired station.  
To tune to a weak station, press ꢀꢁon  
the remote briefly and repeatedly until  
you have found optimal reception.  
ꢁ
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 20 FM  
radio stations in the memory.  
Automatic programming  
Press SELECT on the remote for more  
than three seconds to activate  
programming.  
ꢂAll available stations are programmed.  
ꢂ“AUTO” is displayed and available  
stations are programmed in order of  
waveband.  
Manual programming  
A
B
C
D
Tune to your desired station (refer to  
“Tuning to radio stations”).  
Press SELECT to activate programming.  
ꢂ“P01” flashes on the display.  
Press the numeric keypad 0-9 to allocate  
a number from 1 to 20 to this station.  
Press SELECT again to confirm the  
setting.  
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Firmware Upgrade  
Installing the latest firmware  
Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for  
the firmware that was initially installed in  
your recorder as the firmware is  
continuously refined for greater stability  
and compatibility of the recorder.  
Caution! Power supply must not be  
interrupted during upgrade!  
Visit Philips’ website at  
ꢁ
‘www.philips.com/support’ to check for  
the availability of the latest firmware  
upgrade.  
Note: When checking for the latest  
firmware upgrade, please also check for  
any accompanying instructions on  
installing the firmware.  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING  
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will  
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.  
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.  
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or  
Philips for help.  
Problem  
Solution  
– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder to  
turn on the system.  
No power.  
– Make sure the AC outlet has power.  
– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder from the  
power outlet for 30 seconds, then reconnect and switch on the  
recorder again..  
The recorder does not  
respond.  
Remote control does not  
work.  
– Aim the remote control directly at the iR sensor on the front of  
the recorder (not towards TV).  
– Remove any obstacles between the recorder and remote  
control.  
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.  
– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for  
the recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press  
the channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you  
see the TV program.  
No picture.  
– Check the video connection between the recorder and the TV.  
– If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected TV  
does not support progressive signals or the cables are not  
connected accordingly, see “Setup Menu Options - Progressive  
Scan” for proper progressive scan setup or deactivate the  
progressive scan feature as below:  
Wait for 10 seconds for auto recovery.  
ꢁ
OR  
1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to  
interlaced mode.  
2) Press SETUP on the remote to enter the system setup  
menu. “MENU” should appear on the display panel.  
3) Press numerical keys “2580” in sequence to exit progressive  
scan.  
– Adjust the volume.  
No sound.  
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
– Replace the speaker cables.  
– Check the recorder audio connections. Read chapter “Basic  
Recorder Connections - Connecting the audio cables” for  
details.  
– Set the option for Digital audio output correctly, based on the  
device you have connected to the recorder. Read chapter  
“Setup Menu Options - AUDIO settings” for details.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.  
– Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Installation and Setup -  
Setting your TV channel programs” for details.  
No TV signal received from  
the recorder.  
– Insert the disc with the label facing up.  
Disc will not play.  
– Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions  
or Region 3 in order to play on this recorder.  
– There is no recording on the disc or it is not a supported type  
of disc. Read chapter “Playback from Disc - Playable discs” for  
details.  
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc  
or replace a new one.  
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.  
– The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard  
(PAL/NTSC).  
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.  
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The picture is distorted or  
black and white during  
playback.  
– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.  
– Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “Installation and Setup  
- Setting your TV channel programs” for details.  
There is picture or sound  
interference with the TV  
reception.  
– Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the ‘Phono’  
input of your amplifier.  
– If you are playing a DTS CD, you have to connect the COAXIAL  
jack of this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or amplifier.  
Distorted sound coming from  
a connected hi-fi system or  
amplifier.  
Recordings are not occurring  
as scheduled. New recordings  
cannot be made.  
– The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you  
selected the wrong program number. Check the TV channels  
stored.  
– You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting the clock  
setting.  
– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copy-protected  
materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD recordable disc.  
– The hard disk could be full. Delete some titles to create space  
for new recordings.  
1) Enter the G-CODE® programming number of the desired TV  
channel.  
2) Press OK to confirm.  
3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input field. If this  
does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select this  
entry field and change the channel number.  
4) Press OK to confirm.  
The wrong TV channel was  
decoded (recorded) after you  
programmed a recording  
using the G-CODE® system.  
– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player/  
recorder cannot detect it. Please observe the following  
‘minimum recording times’. Mode of record quality: {High  
Quality - HQ} – 5 minutes, {Standard Play - SP} – 10 minutes,  
{Standard Play Plus - SPP} – 13 minutes, {Long Play - LP} – 15  
minutes, {Extended Play - EP} – 20 minutes, {Super Long Play -  
SLP} – 30 minutes, {Super Extended Play - SEP} – 30 minutes.  
The recorded DVD cannot  
be played back on another  
DVD player.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
– This message may appear if you insert a disc that may have  
encountered one of the following:  
The message ‘UNKNOWN  
DISC’ appears.  
– Error during recording: The title may be missing.  
– Error while changing the title/index picture: The original title/  
index picture may be visible.  
– Error while finalizing or the disc has not been finalized.  
– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that  
have been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is  
fine, but the recording on the DVD recordable disc is faulty.  
This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or  
video cassettes.  
Picture is fuzzy and  
brightness varies when  
copying DVD Video discs or  
prerecorded video cassettes.  
– The DVD recordable disc has a limited recording lifetime, please  
change a new disc for recording.  
The message ‘This will clear  
the time shift buffer’ appears.  
– The requested action requires that the time shift buffer  
(temporary HDD storage) to be cleared. All contents that were  
not marked for recording will be deleted.  
There is a power failure  
during the deleting of the  
recorder’s HDD contents.  
– Reselect the { Delete HDD } option and delete the HDD  
contents again.  
There is a power failure  
during the copying of files to  
a DVD R disc.  
– The titles that were previously recorded will be deleted and the  
space used for recording cannot be re-used. The disc can be  
used as a normal blank disc. You have to re-copy the files to the  
disc again.  
During recording from the  
time shift buffer, it is not  
possible to start or stop a  
recording.  
– Parts of the signal may be copy-protected by the broadcaster.  
This portion of the time shift video bar will be shown in a  
different color. You can only start or stop a recording if the  
selected portion does not contain any copyright content.  
– Use ꢀꢁkeys to navigate to a non-protected portion and press  
REC to start a recording. To end a recording, press STOP.  
– Press SELECT to clear a recording at any time.  
– Tune to the correct frequency.  
– Connect the antenna.  
– Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for best reception  
and secure to a wall.  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
– Connect an outdoor FM antenna.  
– Adjust the direction and position for best reception.  
– Place the antenna farther away from any equipment that may be  
causing the noise.  
– Increase the distance between the system and your TV or other  
equipment.  
– Check all speakers for correct polarity.  
Low bass response.  
– You may have pressed DVD REC. In this case, you need to  
press HDD to select HDD source again before continuing with  
recording onto your hard disk.  
Unable to start recording  
onto hard disk after pressing  
RECꢁ.  
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Specifications  
Audio Performance  
Video Recording  
• DA Converter  
• AD Converter  
24 bit, 192 kHz  
24 bit, 96 kHz  
• Recording System: NTSC/ PAL  
• Compression formats: MPEG2  
• Modes of Record Quality:  
• Signal / Noise (1kHz) 100 dB  
• Dynamic range (1kHz) 95 dB  
• Crosstalk (1kHz)  
High Quality  
Standard Play  
Standard Play Plus  
Long Play  
: HQ  
: SP  
: SPP  
: LP  
: EP  
(M1)  
(M2)  
(M2x)  
(M3)  
(M4)  
(M6)  
(M8)  
105 dB  
TV Tuner/Reception/ Transmission  
• TV System: PAL, NTSC  
• Aerial input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)  
Extended Play  
Super Long Play  
Super Extended Play  
• Recording enhancements:  
Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title,  
Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch  
Record  
: SLP  
: SEP  
Storage Media  
• Recording :  
–
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,  
• Hard Disk Capacity: 160GB  
• HDD recording enhancements:  
• Audio compression: Dolby Digital  
–
Instant Replay, Time Shift Buffer  
• Extra Hard Disk Technology:  
Pause Live TV, Simultaneous Record and  
Playback, Direct Record to DVD  
Video Playback  
–
• Disc Playback Media: CD, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD,  
DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,  
DVD-RW, MP3-CD, Video CD, SVCD  
• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1, MPEG4,  
DivX  
• HDD to DVD archiving: high speed (direct copy)  
Connectivity  
• Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL  
• Rear Connections  
–
–
–
–
–
–
S-video out  
Component Video out  
Video (CVBS) out  
Analog audio left/right out  
Antenna in  
Audio Playback  
• Disc Playback Media: MP3-CD, CD, CD-R/  
CD-RW  
• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, MP3,  
PCM,  
• MP3 bit rates: 32 - 256 kpps  
TV out  
–
Digital audio out (coaxial)  
• Front Connections  
–
–
i.LINK DV in (IEEE 1394 4-pin)  
AV CAM 1 in  
Still Picture Playback  
• Disc Playback Media: Picture CD  
• Picture compression format: JPEG  
• Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow  
Timer Recording  
• Programmable events: 20  
• Repeat modes: Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri,  
Mon-Sat, Weekend  
TV systems  
• Playback:  
NTSC/PAL  
NTSC/PAL  
PAL  
• Enhancement: Manual Timer, G-CODE®  
• Recording:  
• Internal tuner:  
programming  
Convenience  
• Direct Record to optical disc  
• Child Protection: Parental Control  
Video Performance  
• D/A Converter  
• A/D Converter  
10 bit, 54 MHz  
10 bit, 27 MHz  
• Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan  
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Specifications  
HDD subsidiary set (at the top)  
• Size: 3.5"  
• Capacity: 160G  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 232 x 75.5 x 232 mm  
• Weight: 2.17kg  
Main set of DVD Recordable Player (at  
the bottom)  
• Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz 3dB  
• Video output: 1V 75Ω  
• Horizontal definition: 500 lines  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 232 x 86.5 x 272 mm  
• Weight: 2.26kg  
Amplifier  
• Output power: 200W  
• Frequency response: 100Hz~20KHz 3dB  
• S/N ratio: >70dB  
• Loaded impedance: 50W+50W≤(4Ω at 1KHz,  
THD 10%)  
FM Tuner  
• Frequency range: 87.5~108MHz  
• Noise limit sensitivity: 21dBuv~31dBuv  
• S/N ratio: 65dB  
Left/Right Speakers  
• Impedance: 4Ω  
• Input power: 50W+50W (L+R)  
• Sensitivity: 650mV  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 146 x 230 x 215 mm  
• Weight: 2.2kg (1 pcs)  
Subwoofer  
• Impedance: 8Ω  
• Input power: 100W  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 x 270 x 380 mm  
• Weight: 7.2kg  
Power  
• Power Suppy: 220~245V, 50 Hz  
• Power Consumption: 200 W  
• Standby power consumption: < 5 W  
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Glossary  
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into  
numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound  
has specific numerical values.These jacks send audio  
through two channels, the left and right.  
MP3:A file format with a sound data compression  
system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion  
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio  
Layer 3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or  
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data  
then a regular CD.  
Aspect ratio:The ratio of vertical and  
horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The horizon-  
tal vs. vertical ratio of conventionalTVs. is 4:3,  
and that of wide-screens is 16:9.  
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A  
collection of compression systems for digital audio  
and video.  
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks  
on the back of the system that send audio to  
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.)  
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each  
sound track constitute one sound field.  
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks  
having three or more channels.  
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece  
on a DVD that are smaller than titles.A title is  
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is  
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate  
the chapter you want.  
PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal  
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling  
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a  
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can  
enjoy interactive playback and searching.  
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Jacks on  
the back of the DVD System that send high-quality  
video to aTV that has ComponentVideo In  
jacks (R/G/B,Y/Pb/Pr, etc.)  
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation.A digital audio  
encoding system.  
Digital: Sound that has been converted into  
numerical values. Digital sound is available when  
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL.  
These jacks send audio through multiple channels,  
instead of just two channels as analog does.  
Parental control: Limits disc play according to  
the age of the users or the limitation level in each  
country.The limitation varies from disc to disc;  
when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if  
the software’s level is higher than the user-set  
level.  
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for  
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,  
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.  
Region code:A system allowing discs to be  
played only in the region designated.This unit will  
only play discs that have compatible region codes.  
You can find the region code of your unit by  
looking on the product label. Some discs are  
compatible with more than one region (or ALL  
regions.)  
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x: The DivX code is a pat-  
entpending, MPEG-4 based video compression  
technology, developed by DivXNetworks Inc., that  
can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be  
transported over the internet, while maintaining  
high visual quality.  
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending  
separate signals for the luminance and the color.  
You can use S-Video only if yourTV has an S-Video  
In jack.  
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system devel-  
oped by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six  
channels of digital audio (front left and right,  
surround left and right, center and subwoofer.)  
Surround:A system for creating realistic threedi-  
mensional sound fields full of realism by  
arranging multiple speakers around the listener.  
DTS: DigitalTheatre Systems.This is a surround  
sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.  
The formats were developed by different companies.  
Title:The longest section of a movie or music  
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title  
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.  
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an  
overview of a DVD RW or DVD R. An Index  
Picture represents each recording.  
VIDEO OUT jack:Yellow jack on the back  
of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture  
video to aTV.  
JPEG:A very common digital still picture format.  
A still-picture data compression system proposed  
by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which  
features small decrease in image quality in spite of  
its high compression ratio.  
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Display panel symbols/ messages  
The following symbols/messages may  
appear on your recorder display:  
NOSIGNAL  
No signal or poor signal strength.  
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ꢁ
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00:00  
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OPEN  
Multifunction display/ text line  
– Title/track number  
Disc tray is opened or opening.  
– Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time  
– Disc/title name  
– Additional information regarding the disc  
– TV channel number or source of video  
– Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode).  
PRO SCAN  
Lights up when progressive scan is  
activated.  
READING  
Disc is being recognized by the recorder.  
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ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
– TV program title  
XTIMER  
A timer recording has been programmed  
or is active.  
ꢁ
PHILIPS  
The recorder has been turned on.  
UNKNOWN  
The disc cannot be read.  
BLANK  
No recordings on the disc.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
UPDATE  
BLOCKED  
The disc tray cannot be opened or closed  
due to some mechanical obstruction.  
Please wait until the message disappears.  
Data is being written to the disc.  
CLOSING  
Disc tray is closing.  
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SCANXXX  
ꢁ
ꢁ
Please wait until this message disappears.  
The recorder is busy processing an  
operation. XXX indicates the number of  
found channels, and is constantly updated  
DISC  
ꢁ
ꢁ
The disc edit menu is on.  
EMPTY  
¡_CHXXX  
No recordings in the hard disk drive.  
In time shift mode, where XXX indicates  
the input video source or channel  
number of tuner input.  
UPDATE  
ꢁ
ꢁ
Please wait until the blinking message  
disappears. The disc is being formatted or  
data is being written to it.  
MENU  
The system setup menu, disc menu, title  
menu or timer menu display is on.  
HDDMENU  
The hard disk menu display is on.  
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NO DISC  
No disc has been inserted. If a disc has  
been inserted, then it is possible that the  
disc cannot be read.  
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RTH718  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Printed in China  
PDCC-JS-JW-0641  
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