User manual PHILIPS DVDR70-001

Table of contents AIntroduction .................................... Dear Philips customer, .................................................................................... Regional code .................................................................................................... Technical data ................................................................................................... Accessories ........................................................................................................ Important ........................................................................................................... Cleaning the discs ............................................................................................. Special functions of your DVD recorder .................................................... 3 3 6 6 6 7 8 9 Fplayback ......................................... 35 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 General notes on playback ........................................................................... Inserting a disc ................................................................................................ Playing a DVD video disc .............................................................................. Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc ....................................................................... Playing an audio CD ....................................................................................... Playing an MP3 CD ......................................................................................... Playing a (Super) Video CD ......................................................................... BConnecting the DVD recorder ... 11 11 11 12 14 15 16 GAdditonal playback features ........ 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 Preparing the remote control for operation ........................................... Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set ...................................... Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' .......................................... Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' .................................. Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable ..................................................... Connecting with video(CVBS) cable .......................................................... CConnecting additional devices .... 18 18 18 19 19 20 Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket ................... Connecting additional video recorders ..................................................... Connect camcorder to the front sockets ................................................ Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets .................... Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket ............................ Changing to another title/chapter .............................................................. Searching a disc ............................................................................................... Still picture ....................................................................................................... Slow motion .................................................................................................... Search by time ................................................................................................. Repeat/Shuffle play ......................................................................................... Repeating a passage (A-B) ............................................................................ Scan feature ..................................................................................................... Camera angle ................................................................................................... Zoom feature .................................................................................................. Select the audio language .............................................................................. Subtitles ............................................................................................................ DInstalling your DVD recorder ...... HManual recording .......................... 45 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 21 21 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 30 31 Initial installation ............................................................................................. Using a satellite receiver ............................................................................... Allocating a decoder ...................................................................................... Manual TV channel search ............................................................................ Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) ...................................... Automatic TV channel search ..................................................................... Adding and clearing TV channels manually ............................................... Setting the language/country ........................................................................ Switching over audio recording (2-channel sound) ................................ Setting the time and date .............................................................................. General ............................................................................................................. Recording without automatic switch-off ................................................... Interrupt recording (Pause) ......................................................................... Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) .... Preventing accidental erasing of discs ........................................................ Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) .................................. Selecting the recording type (Quality) ....................................................... Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) ............ Direct Record ................................................................................................. Switching 'Direct Record' on or off ........................................................... EOn screen information ................ IManaging the disc contents ......... 54 54 55 55 55 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 Symbols in the menu bar .............................................................................. Menu bar 1 ....................................................................................................... Menu bar 2 ....................................................................................................... Field for temporary messages ..................................................................... Status field ........................................................................................................ Disc type symbols .......................................................................................... Operating mode symbols ............................................................................. Tuner information box ................................................................................. Timer information box ................................................................................. General ............................................................................................................. Favorite Scene Selection ............................................................................... Insert chapter markers ................................................................................. Hiding chapters ............................................................................................... Deleting chapter markers ............................................................................. Changing the index picture .......................................................................... Splitting titles ................................................................................................... Editing recording titles (name) .................................................................... Playing the entire title ................................................................................... Deleting recordings/titles ............................................................................. Disc settings .................................................................................................... Changing the disc name ................................................................................ Finishing editing ............................................................................................... Finalising DVD+R discs ................................................................................. Delete DVD+RW disks ................................................................................ Table of contents JProgramming a recording (TIMER) .............................................. 62 62 63 65 66 66 67 In the table of contents, please simply click the section you need detailed information about. General ............................................................................................................. Programming recordings with the ShowView® System ......................... Programming recordings without the ShowView® System ................... How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) ............. 'NexTView Link' ............................................................................................. Problem solving for programmed recordings .......................................... KUser preferences .......................... 68 68 69 70 70 71 72 Picture settings ................................................................................................ Sound settings ................................................................................................. Language settings ............................................................................................ Additional settings .......................................................................................... Remote Control settings .............................................................................. Disk feature menu .......................................................................................... LAccess control (Child Lock) ........ 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 76 77 Child lock (DVD and VCD) ......................................................................... Activating/deactivating child lock ................................................................ Authorising a disc ........................................................................................... Locking unlocked discs .................................................................................. Parental level control (DVD video only) .................................................. Activating/deactivating parental level control .......................................... Changing the country .................................................................................... Changing the PIN code ................................................................................. MBefore you call an engineer ......... 78 Table of contents The remote control MONITOR Monitor: This button lets you switch between the TV receiver (internal tuner) in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on the DVD recorder. Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TV/DVD switch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O directly to the TV set. This lets you watch the picture from any unit connected to this scart socket (set-top box', video recorder or satellite receiver) and at the same time record from another source. If you have not connected a device to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket, use this button to switch between TV reception and the DVD recorder. But this only works if you use a scart cable to connect the TV set to your DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and your TV set responds to this switch-over. Title/Chapter: Choose the 'B'(Title)/'C'(Chapter) directly from the menu bar If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu from a recorded disc or an introductory film will be shown. In this case, this function is not available. Playback type: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan Record type (quality): To select the maximum possible record time Number buttons: 0 - 9 Disc menu: To show the DVD menu or the index screen System menu: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the top of the screen) Select: Select function/value Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry Cursor keys : Cursor left, right Cursor buttons/Plus : Cursor up/ Next programme number Cursor buttons/Minus : Cursor down / Previous programme number TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with ShowView® /without ShowView ® or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, for setting chapter markers Back: Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This also works with some DVDs. Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER) Playback: To play a recorded disc. STANDBY m TV/DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC MODE 0..9 DISC-MENU SYSTEM-MENU SELECT OK DC CH+ A CH- B TIMER FSS & RETURN CLEAR PLAY G ENGLISH N Select previous title/search backwards : Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or previous title Hold down the button: Search backwards Hold down button during still picture, slow motion backwards Select next title/search forwards : Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter/film or next title Hold down the button: Search forwards Hold down button during still picture, slow motion forwards Stop: Stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings (TIMER) Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray. Audio: Select the audio language. For recording language 1 or 2 Record: Record the current TV channel Pause (still picture): If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will also switch to pause. O STOP h AUDIO REC/OTR n PAUSE 9 Additional TV functions This will only work with TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets) TV VOLUME q TV VOLUME r TV volume: Increase TV volume TV volume: Reduce TV volume For the following functions you need to hold down the button at the side DVD/TV and then select the function you need with the appropriate button. STANDBY m 0..9 CH+ A CH- B Switching the TV off: Number buttons: 0 - 9 TV programme number: To select a higher programme number TV programme number: To select a lower programme number Front of the device ENGLISH STANDBY/ON m OPEN/CLOSE J RECORD G N O h Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray Record: Record the current TV channel Playback: To play a recorded disc Select previous title/search backwards Select next title/search forwards Stop: Interrupt playback/recording Behind the flap at the right hand corner on the front S-VIDEO Yellow socket VIDEO White/red socket left AUDIO right S Video socket: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (programme number 'CAM1') Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders (programme number 'CAM1') Audio input socket left/right : Connection of camcorders or video recorders (programme number 'CAM1') Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If both sockets are in use, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority. Back of the unit 4MAINS ANTENNA IN TV OUT EXT 2 AUX-I/O EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Mains socket: Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz) Aerial input: Connection of the aerial Aerial output: Connection of the TV set Scart socket 2: Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver, set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.) Scart socket 1: Connection of a TV set. RGB output Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT) OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT VIDEO (CVBS) OUT L AUDIO R S Video output: Connection of an S-Video-compatible TV set Video output (yellow socket): Connecting a TV set with a video input (CVBS, Composite Video) Analogue audio output (white/red socket): Connection of a TV set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device Output socket (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital audio output: Connection of a digital audio device (amplifier/receiver) The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: Multi-function display/text line ·) Clock ·) Disc/title playing time ·) OTR switch-off time ·) Title name ·) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing time/channel name/function. ·) Display of information and alerts IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Play/Record: Single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: Flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: Illuminated segment at the current position. A satellite recording has been programmed. A recording (timer) has been programmed A remote control signal has been received Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel tone was received. 'I' or 'II' lights up depending on which sound channel has been selected SAT TIMER o((( VPS/PDC LANG II Messages in the DVD recorder display READING The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display IS TV ON? The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable) The menu on the screen is active Disc tray opening Disc tray open Disc tray closing Disc being read Once recording has been successfully completed the table of contents is created. The menu structure is created after the first recording has been made on a new disc You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette. Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy performing a task. A disc has not been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, it cannot be read. Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen The DVD recorder is processing the changes to make them DVD compatible The entire disc is erased NO SIGNAL MENU OPENING TRAY OPEN CLOSING READING MENU UPDT INIT MENU COPY PROT WAIT NO DISC INFO BUSY ERASING ENGLISH EMPTYDISC PROTECTED MAX TITLE MAX CHAP DISC FULL PAL DISC The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings). The disc is protected against recording. The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The maximum number of titles per disc is 48. The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 124. The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC recordings. A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL recordings. An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE J button) was attempted during recording. Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty. An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker ( FSS & button). An error occurred when writing the title. If this error keeps occurring, please clean the disc or use a new one. For instructions on how to clean a disc see the section on 'Cleaning the discs' in the next chapter. An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the error was skipped After the automatic search the menu for setting the date/time will appear on the screen. During the automatic search the TV channels found are counted The disc tray cannot be closed/opened. The new recording will be added at the end of all the other recordings (SAFE RECORD). Data is being transferred from the 'EasyLink' TV. Post format NTSC DISC RECORDING FREETITLE DISC LOCK DISC ERR DISC WARN SETUP WAIT 01 BLOCKED SAFE REC EASYLINK POST-FORMAT AIntroducti on Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information: Question: (?) Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things. Tip Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that will make it easier for you to use your DVD recorder. Problem Here I'll help you identify the cause of a problem and find a solution. I hope you have lots of fun. Phil P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual. Introduction 3 ENGLISH Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 70/001-70/021 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.). Your Philips team hopes your new DVD recorder will bring you many years of enjoyment. What is a DVD? DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc. How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS? The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720 pixels per line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than the laser disc. Its picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters produced in recording studios. What can DVD+RW do? DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the reflective properties of the recording layer; this process can be repeated more than a thousand times. What can the DVD+R do? DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be written to once. If it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but can no longer be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked 'Deleted title'. Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added. What can my DVD recorder do? Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means: ·) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder. ·) Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players and DVD ROM drives. ? 4 Introduction Discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable) Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised. Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc) Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) Super Video CD CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 content CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 content Introduction 5 ENGLISH Regional code Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder. The number within the globe represents the region. Regional code 2 represents: Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt). Technical data Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 27 W Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off) Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the time is saved for up to 12 hours. Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions Ambient temperature: 15 C - 35 C Humidity: 25% - 75% Accessories Operating instructions Guarantee booklet Quick install guide Remote control and batteries Aerial cable Mains cable Scart cable (AV-Euro cable) 6 Introduction Important Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam. Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. LASER Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD) Danger. High voltage! Do not open. 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. There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it from the power supply. If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to take the plug out of the wall socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit. Children could seriously injure themselves as the free end of the cable may still be live. These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. Please dispose of old batteries safely. Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre. 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. Introduction 7 ENGLISH When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice. Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct sunlight. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.). Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in any of the openings. Cleaning the discs Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly. 1 2 Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the middle to the edge. Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records. Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder? This optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power level than the ones in normal DVDs and CD players so CD lens cleaner discs may actually damage it. CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used. ? 8 Introduction Special functions of your DVD recorder Your PhilipsDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment. Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment. The DVD recorder is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings. This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder via the scart cable ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket). Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled from an external satellite receiver. At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which channel is currently playing on your television and record it. This screen tells you what's on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On the right hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of the current recording on the disc in a graphic format. This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes are marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that other DVD players will skip the scenes. MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be stored on a single CD. These music CDs can be played on this machine. Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a video cassette, in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings. New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings. Using your DVD recorder you can record from an RGB source such as a satellite receiver using a SCART input ( EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket). Video signals for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables. The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players. Introduction 9 ENGLISH Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies (effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas. With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a DVD+RW. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the second most wide-spread system after Dolby Digital. This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US Patent Nos. 4631603, 4577216, 4819098 and 4907.093 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copy protection technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of Macrovision. It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited pay-per-view applications, unless Macrovision approves some other use in writing. Modifications to the equipment, removal of components and reverse engineering are prohibited. Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You will find this number in your favourite listings magazine. ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back. MODEL NO. PROD. NO. DVDR 70/001-70/021 .................. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC. 10 Introduction BConnecti ng the DVD recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section. 1 2 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries). Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters. 'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set. Tip Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your DVD recorder. Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder. What is a scart cable? The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality in picture or sound transmission. ? Connecting the DVD recorder 11 ENGLISH When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options: 'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link' If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable. 'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link' If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable. 'Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable' If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video(SVHS) socket. 'Connecting with video(CVBS) cable' If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket. Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'. Please see your TV's operating instructions. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (3, suitable for Easylink). 1 2 Switch off your TV set. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. 4 Plug in a special scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding scart socket at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions). 12 Connecting the DVD recorder 5 6 Switch on the TV set. Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. 7 EasyLink loading data from TV; please wait A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. 'EASYLINK' appears on the display during transfer. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder. This may take several minutes. a 'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' appears on the TV screen Normally the date and time are taken from the data sent by the TV channel stored on programme P01. If th aerial signal is too weak or there is excessive interference, you should set the date and time manually: 1 Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. 2 If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control. 3 Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B . 4 Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are correct. 5 When all information is correct, save by pressing OK . Problem Virgin mode Audio Language English Español Français English Italiano Press OK to continue a I can see more installation menus on my TV set Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the settings by hand as follows. For more information on the various functions see 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. 1 Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK . 2 Select the desired subtitle language with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK . 3 Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A . '4:3 letterbox' '4:3 panscan' '16:9' For a 4:3 TV set; cinema format (black bars above and below the picture) For a 4:3 TV set; full height format with the sides cut off For a 16:9 TV set 4 Confirm with OK . 5 Select the country of your residence with CH- B or CH+ A . If your country does not appear, select 'Other'. 6 Confirm with OK . Problem Initial installation is now complete. Connecting the DVD recorder 13 ENGLISH Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). 1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. 3 Plug a scart cable into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the scart socket for the DVD recorder at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions). My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use? Select the scart socket that is suitable for both video output and for video input. My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket Select 'VCR' as tje source for this scart socket. ? 4 5 Switch on the TV set. Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display. If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following picture: 6 7 14 Connecting the DVD recorder Virgin mode Menu Language English Español Français Italiano Deutsch Press OK to continue Problem Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden socket/plug. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), an S-Video(SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, red/white plug). 1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. 3 Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable into the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV set (usually labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions). Connecting the DVD recorder 15 ENGLISH a My screen is empty. b Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions). b Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV set to the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD recorder. The EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket is intended only for additional devices. 4 Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the SVHS input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need. 5 6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . IS TV ON?' will appear on the display. 7 Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. Connecting with video(CVBS) cable This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to problems with the picturem, such as 'Moiré' patterns. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS)cable (3, yellow plug), an audio cable (4, red/white plug). 1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. 16 Connecting the DVD recorder 3 Insert one end of the video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need. 4 5 6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display. 7 Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. Connecting the DVD recorder 17 ENGLISH CConnecti ng additional devices Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if the DVD recorder is switched off. The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder. Connecting additional video recorders You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. If you have an SVHS video recorder you can also use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the OUT L AUDIO R sockets. Please note: Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you will see the message 'COPY PROT' on the DVD recorder's display. a When copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder shows 'NO SIGNAL' b Check that the cable is plugged in firmly. b If a recording is made from a video recorder, change the tracking on the video recorder. b The DVD recorder may not be able to recognise the video input signal if this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant standards. a When I copy DVD video discs or prerecorded video cassettes the picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies b 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 the recording on a DVD+R(W) is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes. Problem 18 Connecting additional devices Connect camcorder to the front sockets To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the left hand side. Very good picture quality If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder. You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder. Good picture quality If you have a camcorder that only has a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS), connect the VIDEO input on the DVD recorder to the appropriate output on the camcorder. You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder. Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets Two audio output sockets OUT L AUDIO R are located on the back of the DVD recorder (audio signal output left/right) These can be used to connect the following: ·) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic ·) a receiver with two channel analogue stereo Can I use the 'Phono' input on my amplifier? This socket (input) on the amplifier is designed only for record players without preamplifiers. Do not use this input for connecting the DVD recorder. The DVD recorder or the amplifier may be damaged as a result. ? Connecting additional devices 19 ENGLISH Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for an coaxial cable. These can be used to connect the following: ·) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital multi channel sound decoder ·) a receiver with two channel digital stereo (PCM) Digital multi channel sound Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports. ? a All I can hear from my loudspeakers is a loud distorted noise b The receiver is not compatible with the digital audio format of the DVD recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the status window when you switch to anoter language. Playback in six-channel digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder. Problem 20 Connecting additional devices DInstal ling your DVD recorder Initial installation After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise it and save it. No aerial connected Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have only connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial installation. This is necessary so that the basic settings are stored correctly. Once initial installation is complete you can use the DVD recorder as normal. Tip 1 Virgin mode Menu Language English Español Français Italiano Deutsch Press OK to continue Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing CH- B or CH+ A . What is an on screen menu? The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in the relevant language. ? 2 3 Virgin mode Audio Language English Español Français English Italiano Press OK to continue Confirm with OK . Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A . What is an audio language? The DVD will play the sound in language is available on the disc. If language on the DVD will be used available, will also be displayed in the the language you select, provided this it is not available on the disc the fist instead. The DVD Video Disc menu, if language you select. ? 4 5 Virgin mode Subtitle Language English Español Français English Italiano Press OK to continue Confirm with OK . Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing CH- B or CH+ A . What is the subtitle language? The subtitles will be displayed in the language you select, provided this language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the fist language on the DVD will be used instead. ? 6 Confirm with OK . Installing your DVD recorder 21 ENGLISH 7 Virgin mode TV Shape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9 Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A . These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information. Which screen formats can I select? '4:3 letterbox' for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at the top and bottom. for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed. Press OK to continue '4:3 panscan' '16:9' for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9) ? 8 9 Virgin mode Country Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Press OK to continue Confirm with OK . Select the country of your residence with CH- B or CH+ A . If your country does not appear, select 'Other'. Why do I have to select a country? To call up the specific settings for the respective country, you must first install the country. ? 0 A Confirm with OK . After you connect the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to the DVD recorder, press OK . The automatic TV channel search starts. 'WAIT' will appear on the display. a The DVD recorder cannot find any TV stations b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the stored TV channel on the TV set? If not, check the cable connection from the aerial (aerial socket) to the DVD recorder and to the TV set. b Please have patience. The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. b If you have not connected an aerial, go through all the basic settings right to the end and then, if you wish, start the automatic search (see 'Automatic TV station search'). Installation Autom. search Searching for TV channels 00 Channels found Please wait Problem B When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'Autom. search complete' will appear on the TV screen. 'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' will then appear on the TV screen. Autom. search Autom. search complete 00 Channels found Time Year Month Date 20:01 2003 01 01 To continue Press OK C À Á Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control. Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B . 22 Installing your DVD recorder  à Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are correct. When all information is correct, save by pressing OK . Satellite receiver If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a satellite receiver'. Decoder If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section. Tip a Sound may be distorted on some TV channels. b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV channel. Read 'Manual TV channel search' for information on how to change the TV system. Problem Using a satellite receiver TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O ) are received on the DVD recorder on programme number 'EXT2' If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner. Select programme number 'EXT1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme number 'EXT2' with CH- B . You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself. Installing your DVD recorder 23 ENGLISH The initial installation is now complete. Allocating a decoder Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to watch. How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link? If your TC=V set supports 'Easy Link' the decoder must be assigned to the relevant TV channel on the TV set (see the operating instructions for your TV set). Settings cannot then be made in this menu. ? 1 2 3 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Use the CH+ A and CH- B buttons or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel for which you want to use the decoder. If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears. Select 'A' symbol with D or C . Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select 'Decoder' using CH- B or CH+ A . Select 'On' with D or C . How do I switch the decoder off again? Use C to select 'Off' in the 'Decoder' line on the screen (Decoder off). 4 5 6 7 8 CH 01 01 BBC1 Off PAL-BG On 0 To store Press OK Installation Manual search Channel/freq. Entry/search Programme number TV channel name Decoder TV system NICAM Fine tuning 9 ? 0 A Confirm with OK . To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel. 24 Installing your DVD recorder Manual TV channel search In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually. Manual search with EasyLink With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will automatically download the TV channels stored on the TV set. This is why some lines have no function. To store new TV channels, they must first be stored on the TV set. The information will then be transferred to the DVD recorder automatically. Tip 1 2 3 4 5 6 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. Select 'A' symbol with D or C . Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. In 'Channel/freq.', select the desired display using C . 'Freq.'(Frequency), 'CH'(Channel), 'S-CH'(Special/hyperband channel) In 'Entry/search', enter the frequency or channel of the TV station using the number buttons 0..9 . a I don't know the channel for my TV station b In this case, press C to start the automatic search. A changing channel number/frequency number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the TV channel you are looking for. Installation Manual search Channel/freq. Entry/search Programme number TV channel name Decoder TV system NICAM Fine tuning CH 01 01 BBC1 Off PAL-BG On 0 To store Press OK 7 8 Problem 9 Using D or C in 'Programme number', select the programme number you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. '01'. Installing your DVD recorder 25 ENGLISH How can I change the symbol of a TV channel? 1 In 'TV channel name', press C . 2 Select the desired symbol position using D or C . 3 Change the symbol at the symbol position with CH- B or CH+ A . 4 Select the next symbol position in the same way. 5 Keep pressing C until the cursor disappears. Tip How can I change the TV system of the TV channel? In 'TV system', use D or C to select the TV system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound. What is NICAM? NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if reception is poor and the sound distorted you can turn off NICAM. In 'NICAM', select 'Off' using D or C . How can I improve the automatic process for storing channels? To change the automatic process for storing channels (fine tuning), select 'Fine tuning'. Using D or C you can try to fine-tune the TV channelmanually. Tip 0 A B Press OK to store the TV channel. To search for other TV channels, begin again at 8 . To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set. This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the order on the TV set. This only works if the DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and the TV set are connected with a scart cable. What does EasyLink do? If your TV set supports 'Easylink,..', TV channels will be stored during initial installation in the same order as they appear on the TV set. To store the TV channels in a different order, you'll need to change the order on the TV set. When you start the Follow TV function the information is transferred again from the TV set. ? 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 26 Installing your DVD recorder 2 3 4 5 6 7 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears. Select 'A' symbol with D or C . Select line 'Follow TV' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with the C button. Confirm the message on the screen with OK . 'TV 01' will appear in the DVD recorder display. TV 01 8 Select programme number '1' on the TV set. a I cannot switch my TV set to programme number '1' b If you have connected additional devices to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket, please disconnect these devices. Other connected devices may have switched the TV set to the programme number of the scart socket. Problem 9 Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control. 'WAIT' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder compares the TV channels on the TV set and the DVD recorder. If the DVD recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set it stores it at 'P01'. a 'NOTV' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV set. b Chech the connectors at both ends of the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature. Please read 'Adding and clearing TV channels manually'. Problem 0 A B Wait until for example 'TV 02' appears in the display. Select the next programme number on the TV set, e.g. '2'. Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control. Deleting sorting You can delete incorrect TV channel sorting by pressing D .