User manual THOMSON DTH6300E

Table of Contents Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect..................2 Accessories provided ....................................................2 Front panel controls ......................................................3 Front panel display ........................................................3 The remote control ......................................................4 Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) ............................6 Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or cable receiver) ..............................................................6 Other connection options ............................................6 Tuning in a video channel on your TV..........................9 Tuning in TV channels ................................................10 DVD mode Basic playback operations Compatible discs ........................................................22 Compatible formats ....................................................22 Regional coding............................................................22 Operating the DVD player..........................................22 Using the menus..........................................................22 Playback........................................................................22 Accelerated play ..........................................................23 Still image ....................................................................23 Frame advance ............................................................23 Variable slow motion ..................................................23 Changing chapter / track ............................................23 Zoom ............................................................................23 Scene replay ................................................................24 Play modes ..................................................................24 Program playback........................................................24 Screen fit ......................................................................24 EN VCR mode Basic playback operations Description of the VCR main menu ..........................12 Playback........................................................................12 Stopping playback........................................................12 Accelerated play ..........................................................12 Fast forward / Rewind ................................................13 Variable playback ........................................................13 Still image ....................................................................13 Frame Advance............................................................13 Ejecting the tape..........................................................13 Info menu Using the Info menu....................................................25 Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................26 Direct access ................................................................26 Audio ............................................................................26 Subtitles........................................................................27 Camera angle ..............................................................27 Sound ............................................................................27 Recording Recording options........................................................14 Instant recording ........................................................14 Instant timer recording ..............................................14 Ending a recording ......................................................14 Programming a recording ..........................................15 Copying from DVD to VCR ........................................15 Audio CDs, mp3,WMA, Divx and JPEG discs Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CD ..........................28 Displaying JPEG files....................................................29 Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files at the same time 30 Playing DivX files....................................................................30 Advanced functions Language selection ......................................................18 Auto tracking ..............................................................18 Setting the clock..........................................................18 Colour standards ........................................................18 Video doctor ................................................................19 Sound settings..............................................................19 On screen display ........................................................19 Format..........................................................................20 Decoder ........................................................................20 OPR ..............................................................................20 NICAM ........................................................................20 Resetting the tape counter ........................................21 Child lock......................................................................21 Playing NTSC tapes ....................................................21 Player Menus Using the player menus ..............................................31 The Language menu....................................................31 The Display menu........................................................32 The Audio menu ..........................................................33 The Lock menu............................................................34 The Others menu ........................................................35 VCR and DVD modes Additional Information Troubleshooting ..........................................................36 Precautions ..................................................................37 Guarantee ....................................................................38 Technical data ..............................................................39 Discs you can play........................................................39 1 Connections and Setup EN Some points to check before you connect · · Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance. Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius. Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either side and at the rear, as well as 7 cm above the top are ideal. The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%. If you have to use the appliance outdoors, do not expose it to rain or splashing water.The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. Moving it from a cold environment to a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some components inside the appliance. Let the condensation disappear of its own accord before turning the appliance on again. Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty. Other important use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet. · · · · Accessories provided SCART lead Remote control 2 non-rechargeable batteries,type AAA + - Coaxial cable Inserting batteries in the remote control 1 2 3 · · Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them. If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. · Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal. · 2 + - Connections and Setup Front panel controls (buttons appear left to right below) EN DVD P VCR REC TV Remote sensor Point the remote control here. ON/STANDBY- Switch the appliance on and off. PREV/REV - Directly access the PAUSE - Pause playback; frame advance. OPEN/CLOSE - Open and close the DVD player's disc tray. EJECT - Eject the cassette from the video previous chapter or track; start fast reverse search; rewind the tape. PLAY - Start playing a disc or a cassette. NEXT/FWD - Directly access the recorder. - PROGRAM + - Change channel in VCR mode. REC - Start recording in VCR mode. DVD/VCR - Change from DVD mode to VCR next chapter or track; start fast forward search; wind the tape. STOP - Stop disc or cassette playback. mode and vice versa. Front panel display DVD P VCR REC TV Indicates total playing time/elapsed time/current time. DVD Appears when the appliance is in DVD mode. Appears when a disc is loaded. Indicates the Progressive Scan is set to On. Appears when the appliance is in repeat mode. Indicates that the child lock is On. Indicates that a recording is programmed or a timer recording is in progress. Appears when a tape is inserted in the video recorder. P VCR REC TV Appears when the appliance is in VCR mode. Appears when a recording is in progress. Appears in TV mode. 3 Connections and Setup EN The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button on the remote control to confirm any selection you make. General functions DVD VCR LOCK 0-9 PLAY (mute) (red) Switch the appliance on and off. Select the DVD player. Select the video recorder. Adjust the sound volume of the television set. Mute and restore the sound of the television set. Lock the appliance. Press again LOCK to unlock the appliance. Number entry. Start playing a disc or a tape. Functions in DVD mode Return to the previous menu. Directly access the next or previous chapter or track. CLEAR Remove a track from a program list. Cancel the zoom function. MENU Access and hide the disc menu during play. Display the player's main menu (see page 22). (red) Access the audio function of the Info menu (see page 26). (green) Access the subtitle function of the Info menu (see page 27). INFO (yellow) Access the Info menu (see page 25). TITLE (blue) Switch between music and photo menus (see page 30). (purple) Access the camera angle function of the Info menu (see page 27). PLAY MODE Access the play mode function (see pages 24 and 28). REV Start fast reverse, reverse accelerated play or reverse slow motion (see page 23). FWD Start fast forward, forward accelerated play or forward slow motion (see page 23). STOP Stop play, accelerated search or slow motion. PAUSE Freeze frame, frame advance or slow motion (see page 23). AGAIN Move backwards approximately 10 seconds during disc playback (DVD) (see page 24). ZOOM Access the Zoom function (see page 23). OPEN.CLOSE Open and close the disc tray. GO BACK 4 Connections and Setup Functions in VCR mode PR+ / PRCLEAR TIMER (green) 0-9 AV PLAY MODE REV FWD STOP PAUSE RECORD SP/LP OPEN.CLOSE Change channel. Set the counter to zero. Access the VCR main menu. Exit a menu. Display the SHOWVIEW menu (see page 15). Select a channel, enter numbers. Select the devices connected to the Audio/Video sockets (AV1,AV2, ...). Watch one TV channel whilst recording another one. Start fast reverse, reverse accelerated play (see pages 12 and 13). Start fast forward, forward accelerated play (see pages 12 and 13). Stop play, accelerated search, slow motion or recording. Freeze frame, frame advance (see page 13). Start recording (see page 14). Double the recording time of a tape with the LP function (see page 14). Eject the tape. EN Functions in TV mode This remote control can be used with some recent models of televisions:Thomson, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson,Telefunken and Nordmende. Note:The buttons described below operate as specified, provided that the relevant function is available on the television. TV (mute) PR+ / PRGO BACK CLEAR MENU INFO (yellow) GUIDE (blue) Select the television. Adjust the sound volume. Mute and restore the sound. Change channel. Return to the channel watched before last. Exit a menu. Access the television's main menu. Use the Zoom function (with a 16/9 television only). Obtain information about the channel. Display the programme guide. Note:The coloured buttons can also be used to access the Teletext topics indicated in colour (if your television has the Teletext function available). 0-9 Select a channel. For 2-digit channels, first press 0. 5 Connections and Setup EN Television set United Kingdom, Ireland Continental Europe 1 4 DVD/VCR 3 2 Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) 1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to the AERIAL socket of the DVD/VCR. 2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the RF OUT socket of the DVD/VCR to the aerial socket of the television set. 3. A Scart lead connection between the appliance and your television set makes it easier to use and improves picture and sound quality. Connect the DVD/VCR's Scart socket (EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO) to the television set's Scart socket (AV1, EXT1, AUX1, according to the make) using the Scart lead (provided). 4. Connect the DVD/VCR to the mains socket using the mains lead. Note: If you connect the DVD/VCR to the television set using a Scart lead, set the TV Output Select option in the Display menu to RGB (see page 32). Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or cable receiver) 1. Connect the DVD/VCR to the television set as described above (step 1 to 3). 2. Connect the satellite or cable receiver scart socket to the DVD/VCR's second Scart socket (EURO AV2 DECODER) using a Scart lead (not provided). 3. Connect the DVD/VCR to the mains socket using the mains lead. Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the sockets which they should be connected to. Other connection options The basic connections (described above) are for standard-quality sound and high-quality picture reproduction. There are other connection options available, which can produce pictures and sound of better or poorer quality: 6 Connections and Setup EN Back of DVD/VCR Back panel audio sockets DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets DVD/VCR AUDIO R and L sockets DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO R and L sockets These are analogue audio output sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red. Connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO L and R sockets to the television set's AUDIO L and R sockets using audio cables (not provided). Note: If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the DVD player's left socket (white). Audio cables (red and white) The DVD exclusive sockets are dedicated to the DVD player and offer a higher level of sound quality than the DVD/VCR ones. Coaxial digital audio output (COAXIAL) / Optical digital audio output (OPTICAL) Coaxial cable Coaxial digital audio output Optical cable Optical digital audio output These sockets offer a higher level of sound quality compared to that provided using an analogue audio connection. Use one of these sockets to connect your DVD Player to an amplifier equipped with two-channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG 2 or DTS) using a digital coaxial or optical cable (not supplied). Back panel video sockets DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT socket Video cable DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT socket This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket. The video cable (not supplied) usually comes with two audio cables (black and white). The picture quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that obtained using a Scart connection. Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. 7 Connections and Setup EN DVD EXCLUSIVE COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT socket The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (yellow) for the connection.You can also buy bundled component video cables that are colour-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr sockets (red, green and blue). Notes: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. If you use the YPbPr socket to connect the DVD/VCR to the television set, set the TV Output Select option in the Display menu to YPbPr (see page 32). If your television is a high definition television, you may take advantage of the DVD player's progressive scan output to get the highest possible video resolution. In that case you need to set the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu to On (see page 32). S-VIDEO OUT socket Component cable COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT socket S-Video cable S-VIDEO OUT socket The S-VIDEO OUT (separate video) socket provides better picture quality than composite video (the VIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the black and white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-Video socket, connect the DVD/VCR to the TV with an S-Video cable. Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the SVideo cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Front panel audio and video sockets Connect your camcorder to the AUDIO L (left),AUDIO R (right) and VIDEO sockets located at the front of the DVD/VCR using an audio/video cable (not supplied). Audio/video cable VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN L and R sockets 8 Connections and Setup Tuning in a video channel on your TV If your television is not fitted with a Scart socket, you were unable to connect it to the AV1 socket of the DVD/VCR using a Scart cable as shown on page 6, step 3. In this case, you must make below settings before you start the automatic channel set-up (page 10). The output frequency of this appliance is set at UHF channel 36. EN If channel 36 is already used by another TV channel, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 7 ~ 13 will show you how to change the output frequency of your DVD/VCR. Make sure that you have correctly installed the appliance as described earlier in this book. 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Press to turn on the appliance and then press the VCR button on the remote control. 3. Insert a pre-recorded video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the remote control. 4. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos. Don't worry if you don't have a video tape to play at this stage! If you switch the appliance on and continue stages 5 ~ 6, instead of seeing video playback tune your TV until you see a bright blue screen. 5. Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp and the sound is clear. 6. Store this channel on your TV. You will need to look at the TV instruction book if you do not know how to do this. Note: Only carry out stages 7 ~ 13 if you cannot obtain clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~ 6. 7. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos. Make sure that the DVD/VCR is in standby by pressing on the remote control (only the clock will be displayed). 8. Press PROGRAM - or PROGRAM + on the front of the appliance for more than 4 seconds. RF36 will appear on the front display.The picture opposite will be displayed on the TV screen. RF CHANNEL PSET R 36 i 9. Press PROGRAM - or PROGRAM + to select another video channel.You may select any channel number between 22 and 68. 10. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos. 11. Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears. 12. Store this channel on your TV. 13. Press on the front of your appliance when you have finished. Make sure that you have correctly installed the appliance and successfully tuned in a dedicated video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a dedicated video channel on your TV you will be unable to view and record video tapes! 9 Connections and Setup EN Tuning in TV channels The first time you use the DVD/VCR, you will see the ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen.This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set-up, access it via the menu (ACMS ACMS ). Pr-12 Automatic channel search 1. Switch the television set on. 2. Press the control. button to turn the appliance on and then press the VCR button on the remote 3. Select the AV channel on the television set.The ACMS menu screen appears. Use the and buttons on the remote control to select a country code: A:Austria, B: Belgium, CH: Switzerland, D: Germany, DK: Denmark, E: Spain, F: France, I: Italy, N: Norway, NL: Netherlands, P: Portugal, S: Sweden, SF: Finland, OTHERS. OK i A N Pr-12 B CH NL P D DK E F I S SF OTHERS ACMS 4. Press OK to start the automatic tuning process. 5. When the automatic channel search is completed a screen showing all the channels that have been found and the positions they have been placed in is displayed. Note: If the station transmits VPS/PDC signals, the station name will be added automatically. 6. The automatic channel set-up assigns the numbers to the channels in a predefined order. These numbers may therefore not match the actual channel numbers. Should this be the case, change these numbers by carrying out the instructions below (see "Sorting the channels"). 7. Press to store the settings. Note:After the automatic channel search has taken place, the time and date will set automatically. If the time is shown as --:-- on the display window, it means that the signal was too weak to allow the clock to be set automatically. If you wish to manually set the clock, see "Setting the clock" on page 18. Sorting the channels For easy channel identification, we suggest that you have a TV magazine at hand. 1. Press the VCR button. Press to access the main menu. Use the PR SET PSET R and buttons to select then press OK. 2. Press again. 3. To move a channel, use the 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 PSET R C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 C09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 MOVE : DELETE : PR-01 PR-02 PR-03 PR-04 PR-05 PR-06 PR-07 PR-08 , OK i and buttons to select the programme number that you wish to move. Then press . Press and until you reach the position you wish to store the channel in. Press OK. The channel will move to the new position. and buttons to select the channel number you wish to delete and press .After a short while the selected channel will be deleted.The remaining channels are resorted automatically. 4. To delete a channel, use the 5. Press to leave the menu.To move or delete other channels, repeat the above process. 10 Connections and Setup Manual installation To complete the set-up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set-up has not stored all the channels or when you wish to store a new channel. EN 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, press the VCR button and then press to access the main menu. PSET R 2. Press the 4. Use the and and buttons to select PR SET then press OK. 3. Press again and the television channel table appears. buttons to select the programme number you want to tune, then press OK. 5. Press the AV key to select C (for channels received via your roof aerial) or S (for cable network channels). PR 09 CH C-MFT -STATION ---- 6. Press OK, and then use the CHANNEL/CABLE : AV PSET R and buttons to search for the channel of a programme or enter the channel number using the numbered buttons. i 7. The station can be fine tuned to improve picture quality. Select MFT (Manual Fine Tuning) using the and buttons. Use the and buttons to adjust the picture. 8. Select STATION by pressing the ARD ZDF WDR3 BR3 HR3 N3 NDR3 SWF3 button. You can then name your station. 9. Press OK to reveal the television channel name list. Use the and buttons to choose a channel name from the list. Press OK to select it. PR 06 CH C40 MFT 00 10. If the station name you require is not listed you can insert one manually. Press the button.A flashing bar appears beneath the first letter. Use the and buttons to select letters and numbers for the new channel name up to a maximum of 5. Press the and buttons to pass on to the previous or next character. Press OK. PSET R OK i 11. Press to confirm. 12. Press again to remove the menu. 13. The new channel is now stored into your video recorder. If you wish to install manually other channels you should repeat the above procedure. To sort the new channel, see "Sorting the channels" on page 10. Note: If it is necessary for you to tune all the channels manually you may find it easier if you write the CH numbers down for each channel as you find them.You can then select each channel from the main menu and type the CH numbers in directly. Each channel will then be in the correct position so there is no need to sort them later. 11 Basic playback operations EN VCR Description of the VCR main menu 12 VCR REC AUDIO PSET R Pr-12 ACMS TIME DATE + - SYSTEM Dr. NIC f OSD ON OFF 16:9 4:3 REC OK i DECODER OPR 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, press the VCR button and then press REC to access the main menu. 2. The VCR main menu includes the following options: REC :Timer recording settings (see page 16) PSET R Pr-12 PR SET ACMS : Manual installation (see page 11) 12 ACMS :Automatic channel installation (see page 10) TIME DATE TIME DATE SYSTEM VCR : Date and clock setting (see page 18) SYSTEM : Colour standard selection (see page 18) Dr. Dr. : Status of various features of the VCR (see page 19) AUDIO AUDIO 16:9/4:3 OPR NIC :Audio output channel selection (see page 19) f OSD ON OFF F. OSD ON/OFF 16:9 4:3 + - :Activation or deactivation of the on-screen displays (see page 19) :Aspect ratio selection (see page 20) DECODER DECODER : Must be activated when a decoder is connected to your VCR (see page 20) OPR : Improvement of the playback picture (see page 20) NIC :Activation or deactivation of the NICAM function (see page 20). and and to select an option. Press OK to confirm your selection buttons to select an option within the menu. 3. Use the direction buttons and use the 4. Press to leave the menu. Playback Load a tape and press PLAY. Note: Check that the window on one side of the tape is facing upwards.The label should be facing you with the arrow next to the window pointing twoards the appliance. Stopping playback Press the STOP button on the remote control to stop playback. Accelerated play While a video tape is playing you can search the tape forward and backward to look for a specific position on the tape. Press REV or FWD to make the tape play rapidly backwards or forwards. The picture will be shown at seven times normal play speed. 12 Basic playback operations Fast Forward / Rewind Press STOP then press either REV for rewind or FWD for fast forward. Whilst you are rewinding or fast forwarding you can view the section you are passing. Press and hold (for a few seconds) either REV or FWD. Releasing the button will return the video recorder to normal rewind or fast forward operation. EN VCR Variable playback Use the and buttons to adjust playback speed during playback or for freeze frame. Below is a list of available speeds: x 1 = slow motion x 2 = freeze frame x 3 = reverse playback x 4 = reverse playback 3x speed To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Note: During slow motion, noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape. If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with the and buttons. x 5 = reverse playback 7x speed x 1 = playback 2x speed x 2 = playback 7x speed. Still image Press the PAUSE button for freeze frame.This picture may display some interference in the form of black and white horizontal lines.This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the video tape is damaged. Notes: Freeze frame cannot exceed five minutes. After five minutes, the video recorder automatically stops. You can use the and buttons to reduce any vertical movement seen on the still picture. Frame Advance 1. Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance forward image by image. Note:You can use the and buttons to reduce any vertical movement seen on the still picture. 2. Press PLAY to return to playback. Ejecting the tape Press OPEN.CLOSE on the remote control or EJECT on the front panel to eject the tape. Note: If the end of the tape is reached, the video recorder automatically stops, rewinds, ejects the tape and goes into standby mode. 13 Recording EN VCR Recording options Recording from an AV socket If you wish to record from the AV2 socket located on the back panel of the DVD/VCR or from the AV3 sockets located on the front panel, press the AV button to select the appropriate audio/video mode (AV2 or AV3). SP (Standard Play) /LP (Long Play) The video recorder includes the Long Play (LP) feature.This means you can record twice the amount of information on each recordable video tape. For example on a three hour (E180) tape you can record six hours worth of programmes. Press the SP/LP button to switch from SP to LP. Depending on your selection, SP or LP is displayed on your television screen. Instant Recording 1. Turn the DVD/VCR and television on. Insert a video tape into the video recorder. Select the AV channel on your television. 2. Press the VCR button and use the PR+/- button to select the programme you wish to record. The currently selected programme are displayed on screen.You can also select the programme number using the remote control number buttons. 3. Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP or LP). 4. Press the RECORD button to start recording. RECORD appears on the television screen and REC is displayed on the front display. The video recorder starts recording until the end of the tape is reached or it is manually stopped. Instant Timer Recording 1. To set the length of time you want to record for, press the RECORD button twice.The television screen shows 0H30. 2. Press the RECORD button again to increase the recording time by another thirty minutes to a maximum of nine hours. If you press PAUSE during instant recording, the video recorder switches to record pause mode and the set period of time is cancelled. 1. Press PAUSE to interrupt recording. 2. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. Notes: Tapes can be paused for up to five minutes. RECP will be displayed on the television screen while a tape is paused. After five minutes the video recorder automatically goes into STOP mode. To view one channel whilst recording another, press the PLAY MODE button. TV appears on the front display.Then switch to the channel you want to watch using the remote control. Ending a recording Press the STOP button. Note:When the end of the tape is reached the VCR automatically stops recording, rewinds, stops, ejects the tape and goes into standby mode. 14 Recording Programming a recording Programming a recording can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time. EN VCR Programming a recording using the SHOWVIEW® numbers Each television broadcast has its own SHOWVIEW number guide which can be found in your TV magazine.To programme the recording of a broadcast, all that is required is for you to enter this number in the SHOWVIEW menu; it contains the date, start and end time and the number of the channel broadcasting the programme. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1. Press the VCR button and then the TIMER button to access the SHOWVIEW menu. 2. Select the the frequency of the recording using the and buttons: ONCE (recording of a single programme), DAILY (daily recording from Monday to Friday) or WEEKLY (recording of a weekly programme). SHOWVIEW NO. --------ONCE REC 0~9, OK i 3. Use the number buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW number of the broadcast you want to record. Note: If you make a mistake, press number. then enter the correct 4. Press OK. The data corresponding to the entered SHOWVIEW number are displayed. SP SP SP SP SP SP SP i PR CH4 ------- DATE 12 ------- TIME 10 : 11 ~ 11 : 55 - - : - - ~ - -: - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - · If PLEASE CHECK appears, check the number and reenter it. · If - - appears, enter the programme number of the channel. It will automatically be stored in the internal SHOWVIEW channel map. 5. To change one of the settings, select it using the and buttons.Then press correct information. and to enter the and 6. Press the . button to select the VPS/PDC function and activate or deactivate it using Note: Some channels telecast their programmes with VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals.These signals detected by the video recorder allow accurate triggering and stopping of a recording, whatever the delay of the programmes. 7. Press to select the recording speed. Use the and Play (SP), Intelligent Play (IP) and Long Play (LP). buttons to scroll options: Standard Notes: The IP feature adjusts the recording speed to quantity of video tape left. It switches speed from SP to LP if there is not enough tape left to record the whole programme in SP mode. The IP feature is not available when VPS/PDC is on. 15 Recording EN VCR 8. Press the button to store your settings. If the message PLEASE CHECK appears, you have entered a wrong data. Please correct the data. 9. Press the button to exit the menu. 10. Put the DVD/VCR into standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. appears on the front display to show that the video recorder is set to record. To watch a DVD during timer recording standby mode, press and then the DVD button to switch to DVD mode. Programming a recording without the SHOWVIEW numbers Insert a video tape. 1. Press the VCR button and then to access the main menu. 2. Use and to select REC REC . 3. Press OK. Press OK again to enter the timer recording menu. 4. To enter the programme number that you wish to PR -------DATE -------TIME - - : - - ~ - -: - - - : - - ~ - -: - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - - - : - -~- - : - SP SP SP SP SP SP SP i record, scroll through the available options using the and buttons or enter the numbers directly. For single digit numbers, remember to press 0 first. Note: If you wish to record from one of the AV sockets, press the AV button to select the appropriate AV input. 5. Press PR FR2 ------- DATE TIME 26 10 : 00 ~ 11: 00 -- - : - - ~ - -: - -- - : - -~- - : - -- - : - -~- - : - -- - : - -~- - : - -- - : - -~- - : - -- - : - -~- - : - - SP SP SP SP SP SP SP i and enter the date of the programme you want to record. If you want to record a programme on a regular basis, press OK before entering a date in order to choose one of the available options: DLY (daily recording from Monday to Friday), or weekly recording (e.g. MO for Monday) to record at the same time every week. Press and to select one of the two options, then press OK to confirm. programme you wish to record. 6. Enter the time of the start and end time of the 7. Press the 8. Press button and activate or deactivate the VPS/PDC function using the and buttons. to select the recording speed. Use the and buttons to scroll options: Standard Play (SP), Intelligent Play (IP) and Long Play (LP). 9. Check that the timer recording details are correct, and press to save your settings. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed you have entered incorrect information. Check the details on the television screen and reenter it. If you want to enter more timer recordings, repeat the above process from step 3. 10. Press to remove the menu. 11. Put the DVD/VCR in standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. appears on the front display.The video recorder is now ready to record at the time you have specified. To watch a DVD during timer recording standby mode, press and then the DVD button to switch to DVD mode. 16 Recording Changing or deleting timer events To change a recording event: EN VCR 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Use 4. Press 5. Press and and to select REC REC . 3. Press OK. to select the timer slot that you wish to change. and buttons to select the section you wish to buttons to change those sections. to delete an entry. and 6. Press OK to edit that entry. Use the change and the 7. Press to save your settings. 8. Press again to remove the menu. 9. Put the DVD/VCR in standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. appears on the front display.The video recorder is now ready to record at the time you have specified. Note: If timer events overlap, the earlier programme will be given priority. Copying from DVD to VCR This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a video tape using the REC button. Notes: Be sure to set the Progressive Scan option to Off in the Display menu (see page 32). If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD player and close the disc tray. 2. Insert a blank videotape into the VCR. 3. Press the RECORD button on the remote control or the REC button on the front panel.The DVD player goes into Play mode and the VCR goes into Record mode. Notes: If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press the PLAY button to begin copying. If you copy from DVD to VCR, make sure that the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode. 4. When playback is completed, press STOP to end the recording. Note:You must stop the copying process manually when the disc playback is completed, or the unit may replay and record over and over again. 17 Advanced functions EN VCR Language selection To change the language of the VCR menus, please refer to the Language menu of the DVD player on page 31. Auto tracking The video recorder automatically adjusts the tracking to provide the best picture quality.The message A.TRACKING is displayed when this function is in operation. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press the and buttons on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until all distortions have been removed. Press the 0 button on the remote control to restore the standard setting. Setting the clock The video recorder uses a 24 hour clock.To enter a single digit number, first press the 0 button (e.g. 01 for 1). 1. Press to access the main menu. Use the buttons to select TIME DATE function on OFF using the date and time. OK i 12 TIME DATE and then press OK. 2. To set the clock manually, set the AUTO ADJUST AUTO -ADJUST : ON and . Press OK to adjust 3. Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to 12 TIME DATE enter the HH (hours), MN (minutes), DD (day), MM (month) and YY (year).The day of the week is automatically displayed once the date has been entered. If you make a mistake use and to select the item and re-enter the details. HH MN -- : - - DD MM YY -- . -- . -- 4. When you are finished, press to store your settings. --- The new time is displayed on the front display. Note: If Auto Adjust is on and the signal is sufficiently strong, the clock settings will be automatically checked against teletext and adjusted as necessary. 12 TIME DATE i Colour standards The video recorder comes with an automatic colour standard detection system.When playing a tape causes problems (scrambled pictures or black and white), you must force the play mode by selecting one of the available options (PAL, SECAM, MESECAM). If you wish to record a tape in a particular colour standard, choose one of the displayed options. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Use OK. and and and and to select SYSTEM SYSTEM