User manual PHILIPS DVDR3380-05

DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3380 User Manual Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp. Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere. How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: ­ Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. ­ Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. ­ Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow). Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires. Copyright in the U.K. Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA' Si dichiara che l'apparecchio DVDR3380, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell'art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten. For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet. 2 DK Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU S Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen sitter i vägguttaget. SF Luokan 1 laserlaite Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle. Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD RECORDER DVDR3380 Serial No. _______________ Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 3 English This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) 4 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. This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television programme.You can find this number in your favourite listings magazine. VIDEO Plus+® and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+® system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license. 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. 5 Español Français This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. English Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8 About recycling .....................................................................................................................................................8 English Product Information ........................................................................................................ 9 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................9 Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9 Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9 Copyright notice ...................................................................................................................................................9 Product Overview Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 10 Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12 Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 13 Connections Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ............................................................................ 14 Connecting the aerial cables ...........................................................................................................................14 Connecting the video cable .............................................................................................................................15 Connecting the audio cables ...........................................................................................................................16 Step 2: Optional Connections....................................................................................... 17 Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................17 Connecting to a VCR or other similar device............................................................................................18 Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.........................................................................19 Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets ......................................................................................... 20 Step 3: Installation and Setup ....................................................................................... 21 Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................................21 Setting the OSD language ................................................................................................................................21 Select the country of your residence .......................................................................................................... 22 Setting your TV channelprogrammes......................................................................................................... 22 Setting the date & time .................................................................................................................................... 23 Recording Recording ......................................................................................................................... 24 Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................24 Recording settings ............................................................................................................................................24 RECORD settings ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Manual recording ............................................................................................................................................... 26 One Touch Recording - automatic turn-off ............................................................................................... 26 About timer recording......................................................................................................................................27 Timer recording (manually) .............................................................................................................................27 Timer recording (VIDEO Plus+ ® System) ...................................................................................................29 Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ......................................................................................................... 30 Simultaneous recording and playback.......................................................................................................... 30 6 Table of Contents Playback ........................................................................................................................... 31 Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................31 Inserting a disc ....................................................................................................................................................31 Starting disc playback ........................................................................................................................................32 Additional Playback Features ....................................................................................... 36 Changing to another chapter/track.............................................................................................................. 36 Pausing playback and step play ..................................................................................................................... 36 Searching forwards/backwards ..................................................................................................................... 36 Using T/C options ..............................................................................................................................................37 Edit Recordings Editing/ Finalising Recording .........................................................................................40 About disc editing ............................................................................................................................................. 40 Accessing disc editing menu ........................................................................................................................... 40 Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players .................................................................... 42 About title editing ............................................................................................................................................. 43 Accessing title editing menu ........................................................................................................................... 43 About video editing .......................................................................................................................................... 45 Accessing video editing menu ........................................................................................................................ 45 Other Information DVD System Menu Options ..........................................................................................48 Accessing the System Menu ........................................................................................................................... 48 GENERAL settings .................................................................................................................................... 49 PLAYBACK settings .................................................................................................................................. 50 RECORD settings ......................................................................................................................................52 LANGUAGE settings .................................................................................................................................52 CHANNEL SETUP settings ....................................................................................................................53 CLOCK settings ..........................................................................................................................................55 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 56 Installing the latest firmware.......................................................................................................................... 56 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 57 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 58 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 61 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 62 Display panel symbols/ messages ................................................................................. 63 TV System Guide ............................................................................................................ 64 7 English Playback Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. English Cleaning discs Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis. To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the centre 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 above or under the set (e.g., CDs, magazines). ­ Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 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. 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). CAUTION! Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analogue discs. Since the optical unit (laser) of the recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDs intended for DVD or CD players may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD. About recycling These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment. 8 Product Information Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record the TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalised before they can be played back on other DVD players. Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three easy steps. Step 1: Basic recorder connections Step 2: Optional connections for other devices Step 3: Basic installation and set-up Please take time to read this user manual before using your recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding the operations of the recorder. Helpful Hints: ­ If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter `Troubleshooting'. ­ If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and email addresses are given in the guarantee booklet. ­ Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings. Accessories supplied ­ ­ ­ ­ Remote control and batteries SCART cable RF coaxial cable Quick Start Guide Region codes DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. This device will only play Region 2 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions (`ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this recorder. ALL 2 Copyright notice The making of unauthorised copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, 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. 9 English Remote Control c SYSTEM-MENU ­ Enters/exits the system menu. d : Cursor keys for moving to the left/right or making a forward/reverse search. : Cursor keys for moving up/down or changing the recorder's TV tuner channel. English a b c d e f g h i j k l e SELECT ­ Selects a track/chapter/file in the programme menu. f REC ­ Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. ­ Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. g .> ­ Skips to previous or next chapter/track. ­ Press and hold to make a fast forward/ fast reverse search. h TOP MENU (For DVD±R/±RWs only) ­ Enters the disc editing menu. i ANGLE ­ Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if available). j RETURN ­ Returns to the previous menu of a video CD (VCD) or some DVDs. k SUBTITLE ­ Selects a DVD subtitle language. a STANDBY-ON 2 ­ Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. b TIMER ­ Enters/exits the timer recording menu. l REC MODE ­ Toggles between recording modes : HQ, SP, EP or SLP. This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/length of time you can record on a DVD±R/±RW. 10 Remote Control (continued) m Numeric keypad ­ Selects a chapter/track number to play. ­ Selects the recorder's preset TV tuner channel. n REC SOURCE ­ Selects the recorder's input source. o DISC-MENU ­ Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. ­ Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. p OK ­ Stores/confirms an entry. ­ Displays/removes the status bar. q EDIT (For DVD±R/±RWs only) ­ Enters/exits the video editing menu. r PLAYÉ ­ Plays a disc. s STOP ­ Stops playback/recording. ­ Holding down the key will open and close the disc tray. tÅ ­ Pauses the playback or recording. ­ Press repeatedly to advance a paused picture one frame at a time. u AUDIO ­ Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or an audio channel. v T/C (Title/Chapter) ­ Enters/exits the T/C menu. w TV/DVD ­ Switch between playback from the additional devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O socket) and playback from the recorder. x CLEAR ­ Clears a track/chapter/file in the programme menu. ­ Clears a timer entry. English m n o p q r s t u v w x 11 Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control 3 1 2 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. English A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries of type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. E Select the source you want to control by pressing the REC SOURCE key on the remote control. F Select the desired function (for example ., >). 12 Main Unit a b c d ef g h i a STANDBY-ON ­ Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç ­ Opens/closes the disc tray. d System display panel ­ Shows information about the current status of the recorder. e .(PREV) / > (NEXT) ­ Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/ reverse search. Sockets behind the flap Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN label at the right hand corner. g VIDEO ­ Video input for camcorders or video recorders. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select `CAM1' in order to view the input source. h L/R AUDIO ­ Audio input for camcorders or video recorders. i DV IN ­ Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select `DV' in order to view the input source. É(PLAY) ­ Plays a disc. (STOP) ­ Stops playback/recording. f (RECORD) ­ Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. ­ Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. 13 English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections English A EXT1 TO TV - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE EXT2 AUX - I/O B TV AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the aerial cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder. If the aerial 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 programmes. If you want to connect to a VCR and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see the chapter "Step 2 : Optional Connections" for the complete connections to your TV. A Connect the existing Aerial/Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the socket on the ANTENNA-IN recorder. B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to socket on the connect TV-OUT recorder to the aerial input socket on your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN). Helpful Hint: ­ Depending on how you have currently connected your TV channel (directly from an off-air aerial or Cable box or VCR), you will have to disconnect some of the cables before you make the above connection. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 14 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English EXT2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O Option 3 Option 2 Option 1 TV AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the video cable 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 a SCART cable Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV set. Helpful Hints: ­ If your TV set has several SCART sockets, select the SCART socket that is suitable for both video output and video input. ­ If your TV set displays a selection for the SCART socket, select `VCR' as the source for the SCART socket. ­ The EXT2 AUX-I/O socket is intended only for additional devices. Option 2: Using an S-Video cable Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT socket on the recorder to the S-Video input socket (or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. Audio connection is required in order to hear the sound, see the next section "Connecting the audio cables". Option 3: Using a Video (CVBS) cable Use a composite video cable (yellow not supplied) to connect the CVBS OUT socket on the recorder to the video input socket (or labelled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV set. Audio connection is required in order to hear the sound, see the next section "Connecting the audio cables". TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 15 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN COAXIAL EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS ~ STEREO / TV Option 2 DIGITAL IN Option 1 AV amplifier/ receiver Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable. Option 2: Using a coaxial cable You can connect the recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver with a digital multichannel sound decoder in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound. Use a coaxial cable (not supplied). Connect the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) socket on the recorder to the digital input of the receiver/ amplifier. Before you start operating, set the digital audio output settings accordingly (see the chapter "DVD System Menu Options PLAYBACK settings). If the audio setting does not match your stereo's capabilities, the stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system. Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to connect the AUDIO-L/-R sockets to one of the following devices with the same input sockets. ­ a stereo system (for example, TV or mini system). ­ a receiver with two channel analogue stereo. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 16 Step 2: Optional Connections IN RF VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT S-VIDEO TO TV Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) CABLE A B SATELLITE ANTENNA EXT2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS ~ C TV AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an aerial output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see the section "Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ­ Connecting the aerial cables" for the complete connections to your TV. Option 2 (see the above illustration) If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a SCART output socket A Keep the existing aerial connection from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your TV. B Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV. C Use another SCART cable to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the SCART output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. To start playback, select the TV channel directly on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. To view the picture from a connected external device, press the TV/DVD key on the remote control. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 17 English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English OUT VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO L VHF/UHF RF OUT AUDIO R IN TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA A EXT2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN D Back of a VCR (Example only) AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS ~ B C TV AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the recorder is turned off. IMPORTANT! Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs. Just unplug all the connections to your VCR. B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to socket on the connect the TV-OUT recorder to the aerial input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV. C Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV. D Use another SCART cable to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the SCART output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the 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 this recorder. A Connect the existing Aerial/Satellite/ Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver, labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 18 Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) A CABLE IN RF VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT S-VIDEO TO TV Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) B SATELLITE OUT F IN TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R B ANTENNA VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF RF IN AUDIO L VHF/UHF RF OUT AUDIO R Back of aVCR (Example only) E EXT2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS ~ D C TV AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A Connect the Aerial/Cable TV signal to the aerial input (RF IN) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. E Use another SCART cable to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the SCART output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR. F Use another SCART cable to connect the SCART input (TV IN) socket on the VCR to the SCART output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the aerial output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder. C Use another RF coaxial cable to connect socket on the recorder the TV-OUT to the aerial input socket on the TV. D Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 19 English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) to connect the DV IN socket on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder. Before you start operating, press REC SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select `DV' as the input channel. See the chapter "Recording" for details. Helpful Hints: ­ The DV IN socket 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 socket on your recorder. Option 2: Using the VIDEO In socket Use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). A Connect the VIDEO(CAM1) socket on the front panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output socket on the camcorder. B Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R sockets on the front panel of the recorder to the audio output sockets on the camcorder. Before you start operating, press REC SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select `CAM1' as the input channel, depending on your connections. See the chapter "Recording" for details. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 20 Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... When you complete the connections and switch on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will optimise the performance of this recorder. Setting the OSD language Select the menu language for this recorder's on-screen display. The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown in the user manual. The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it. Language settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray. Finding the correct viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder to switch it on. SYSTEM MENU OK B Switch on the TV set and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen. 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 Video In channel. You may press ° button repeatedly on your TV's remote control. Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your TV manual for more details. A Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. B Use keys to highlight { System Menu - Language } and press to access the menu. System Menu - Language On Screen Display Language English Default Disc Menu Language English Default Subtitle Language Default Audio Language Off English C Use keys to highlight { On Screen Display Language } and press OK to access its options. keys to highlight the desired language and press OK to confirm. D Use TIPS: Press to go access the options of an item in the menu. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu. 21 English Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English Select the country of your residence Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Setting your TV channel programmes Before the recorder can start recording the TV channel programmes, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and switched them on. Tuner settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray. A Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. B Use keys to highlight { System Menu - General } and press System Menu - General Screen Saver Country Video Output Format Restore Factory Settings On UK PAL OK . A Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. B Use C Use D Use keys to highlight { Country } and press OK. keys to select the country of your residence and press OK to confirm. keys to highlight { System Menu - Channel Setup } and press . System Menu - Channel Setup Channel Search Modify Channel Information Sort Channels Search Edit Sort C Use keys to highlight { Channel Search } and press OK. The automatic TV channel search starts. This process may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found appears on the TV. To modify or sort the TV channels, see the chapter "DVD System Menu Options ­ CHANNEL SETUP settings." TIPS: Press to go access the options of an item in the menu. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu. 22 Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting the date & time If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. English A Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. B Use keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press to confirm. System Menu - Clock Date(dd/mm/yy) Time(hh:mm:ss) Date-Time Setting Show DivX registration code: 31/01/06 10 : 33 : 57 Auto OK C Use D Use keys to highlight { Date (dd/mm/yy) } and press OK. keys to change the numbers and use keys to select different entry fields. Press OK to confirm. Alternatively, you can key in the numbers using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control. E To confirm all changes, press OK. F Move to { Time (hh:mm:ss) } and repeat step D~E. TIPS: Press to go access the options of an item in the menu. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu. 23 Recording Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this recorder: IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. English Recording settings DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) ­ Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data has been erased. The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode. Any changes made using the remote control will only apply to the current recording settings. The default recording settings will remain unchanged for the next recording. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) ­ Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten. ­ Editing can be made on any DVD±R discs as long as they have not been finalised. It is also possible to create additional chapter markers. ­ To play a DVD±R on other DVD player, it must be finalised (See the chapter "Editing/ Finalising Recording ­ Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players"). After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc. Supported disc types and media speeds Disc DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW Media speeds 1x - 16x 2.4 x - 4x 1x - 16x 2x - 4x A Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. B Use { System keys to select Menu - Record } and press to confirm. System Menu - Record Auto Chapter Marker On Default Recording Source Tuner Default Recording Mode SP C Use keys to select the setting you wish to change and press OK to confirm. Instructions and explanation of the options are provided in the following pages. D To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU. TIPS: Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item. 24 Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Marker Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This helps you to access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. This allows you access to specific points on the recording. 1) Use { Off } { On } keys to select one of the options: ­ Disable this feature. ­ Chapter markers will automatically be inserted within the title during recording at every 5 minutes interval. 2) Press OK to confirm your selection. Default Recording Source Define your preferred source of recording. 1) Use keys to select one of the options: ­ Input source from TV programmes. ­ Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets on the front panel. ­ Input source from the device connected to DV IN socket on the front panel. ­ Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket on the back panel. ­ Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on the back panel. { Tuner } { CAM1 } { DV } { EXT 1 } { EXT 2 } 2) Press OK to confirm your selection. Default Recording Mode Define your preferred mode of recording. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE on the remote control. 1) Use Record Mode HQ SP EP SLP keys to select one of the options: Picture Quality High quality DVD quality-Standard Play VHS quality-Extended Play VHS quality-Super Long Play Maximum Recording Time per Disc 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 2) Press OK to confirm your selection. 25 English Recording (continued) Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket on the back panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on the back panel. English REC SOURCE D Press REC to start recording. The recording will automatically start after the last recording on the DVD±R/±RW. . STOP REC E To stop the recording, press STOP Pausing a recording A During a recording, press PAUSEÅ. You can use this function to avoid recording commercials. A Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel on the TV. B To resume recording, press REC . B Insert a DVD±R/±RW into the recorder. C Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select { Tuner }, then use keys to select the TV channel you wish to record. To record from an external device, press REC SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the socket which is connected to the recorder. { CAM1 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM1 and AUDIO L/R sockets on the front panel. { DV } Input source from the device connected to DV IN socket on the front panel. One Touch Recording automatic turn-off A Follow the steps A~C of "Manual Recording" in the previous section. B Press REC repeatedly to toggle between OTR 30, 60 or 90- minutes recording options. The recorder will stop recording at the designated end time and switch off automatically. To interrupt the recording, press STOP . TIPS: Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item. 26 Recording (continued) About timer recording Use `Timer Recording' to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and start recording at the specified time. With this recorder, you can preprogramme up to 8 recordings. To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to know: ­ The date you want to make the recording. ­ The recording input source. ­ The start and stop time of the recording. ­ The recording mode, see the section "RECORD settings ­ Default Recording Mode" in this chapter. Timer recording (manually) A Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule appears. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start End VPS/PDC 1 2 3 4 5 6 C Press OK on the remote control. The VIDEO Plus+® system menu appears. VIDEO Plus+ System Enter the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record or select CANCEL for manual timer recording. To go back to timer schedule press [RETURN]. TIMER Confirm Cancel OK OK D Select About `VPS/PDC' `VPS' (Video Programming System) or `PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) is used to control the start and end time of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the recorder will then switch on and off at the correct time. VPS/PDC is intended to record the entire programme. To set a timer that is longer/ shorter than the VPS/PDC broadcast time, you must turn off the VPS/PDC. CANCEL in the menu and press OK. The timer editor menu appears. Timer Editor Source Rec Mode Mode Date Start End VPS/PDC OK Ch003 SP Once 31 / 01 / 06 11 : 33 12 : 03 Off CANCELOK TIPS: