Introduction Owner's Manual Connections MDR533H MDR535H MDR537H HDD & DVD RECORDER WITH DIGITAL TUNER The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. You should record and retain those numbers for future reference. Recording NEED HELP FAST? READ YOUR QUICK GUIDE AND/OR OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR MAGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE. IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE, YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW.MAGNAVOX.
SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY INFORMATION Introduction CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. WARNING: Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Connections LASER SAFETY This apparatus is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This apparatus employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this apparatus, due to possible eye injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION Supplied Accessories Remote Control (NC003UD) with AA (1.5 V) battery x2 Cleaning g the cabinet • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the unit. Cleaning g discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out.
SAFETY INFORMATION Introduction Trademark Information Kodak and KODAK Picture CD Compatible are trademarks of Kodak used under license. Connections Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
CONTENTS Introduction Introduction Recording Recording SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Features . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Editing Editing INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . 67 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 69 70 72 73 73 SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 81 81 82 82 Function F unction i S Setup LIST OF SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Playbackk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES Please refer to “GLOSSARY” on page 122 for the terms used in this owner’s manual. Features This unit not only plays back the contents on internal HDD, DVD, or CD, but also offers features for you to record on HDD or DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD+RW/RW (rewritable) and a DVD+R/-R (one-time write). You can choose any one for your convenience.
FEATURES Compatibility HDD DVD Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual Playback To specify for which media type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 99). * DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 5 15 6 7 8* 9 10 14 13 12 11 (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. y STANDBY/ON button Press to turn on the unit, or to turn the unit to the standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord) 2. Disc tray Place a Disc after opening the disc tray. 3. AOPEN/CLOSE button* Press to Open or Close the disc tray. 4. Display Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 14. 5.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Introduction Rear Panel 1 2 4 3 VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L 12 AUDIO IN (L1) Y L IN R S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT 11 10 9 OUT Connections R ANTENNA 5 COAXIAL S-VIDEO 8 7 6 AC plug Recording Playback 8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with a component video cable. 9. AUDIO OUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor, AV Receiver or other devices with a set of RCA audio cables. 10.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the 2 AA (1.5 V) batteries by matching the symbols as displayed in the Remote Control. 1 Open the cover. 1 2 2 Insert batteries. Using a Remote Control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Note Others • If using a universal remote, please check for any additional remote code or contact the manufacturer for additional assistances. • Cannot guarantee about 3rd party’s remote controls. Please contact the remote manufacturer if you have any problem with it. Español EN E2S05_07_08UD_MDR533_535_537H_F7_EN_v1.indd 13 Basic Setup 19. OPEN/CLOSE A button* • Press to Open or Close the Disc tray. 20.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display 2 1 PM 3 DTV BS CS DR CD VCR DB HDD DVD 4 5 1. PM 4. Current status of the unit : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. (Nothing appears in the morning.) : Appears when playback is paused. : Appears when playing back an HDD or disc. 2. DTV : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding. : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3.
CONNECTION Introduction Read this first: 1) Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices. Antenna Connection (Required) VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) RF coaxial cable Y L IN R S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT Basic Setup rear of this unit OUT COAXIAL S-VIDEO Connections • Connect this unit directly to the TV.
CONNECTION Connecting to a TV Using Audio / Video jacks VIDEO IN RCA video cable VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN L L RCA audio cable R R AUDIO OUT rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT Y L L R AUDIO IN (L1) ANTENNA R IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL ANT.
CONNECTION Introduction Connecting to a TV Using Component Video Out jacks AUDIO IN L RCA audio cable R Connections COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y VIDEO OUT (Green) (Green) Y L (Blue) RCA component video cable (Red) (Blue) PB /CB (Red) PR /CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L R ANTENNA Basic Setup R AUDIO IN (L1) L IN R ANT.
CONNECTION HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. HDMI connection makes this unit automatically output the most suitable resolution for your TV. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive Press [HDMI] 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is not supported by the display device will be skipped.
CONNECTION Introduction Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA video cable RCA audio cable VIDEO IN R RCA audio cable cable/satellite box R IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT rear of this unit ANT.OUT ANT. IN ANT.
CONNECTION Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video jacks VHF / UHF antenna rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) Y L IN R OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT COAXIAL S-VIDEO RF coaxial cable VIDEO OUT or RCA video cable L cable TV company ANTENNA R AUDIO OUT RCA audio cable ANT. IN rear of your RF modulator (not supplied) RF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable Set channel 3 or 4 ANT.
CONNECTION Introduction Digital Audio Connection Dolby Digital decoder rear of this unit COAXIAL digital audio coaxial cable VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L R IN OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT Connections R AUDIO IN (L1) ANTENNA Y L COAXIAL S-VIDEO COAXIAL digital audio coaxial input jack HDMI Audio Connection rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L Y L HDMI IN HDMI cable R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) R IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL S-VIDEO Basic Setup AV receiver / amplifier with an HDMI input
BEFORE YOU START Finding the Viewing Channel on your TV After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV. 1 2 3 After you have made all the necessary connections, press [STANDBY/ON y] to turn on the unit. Turn on your TV. • If connected to your VCR make sure it is switched Off or in Standby mode before proceeding. Locate the Video/Input button on the TV’s remote control that access the external Input Channel.
BEFORE YOU START This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc or the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suit your preference. Autostart Recording Information Connections The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [DISPLAY].
BEFORE YOU START HDD / DVD Information / Menu Title / File Name Information 6 1/ 5 7 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video Title Name My Title CH 10 5 1 2 File Name DVD SP(2Hr) 4 1h53m My File 3 Displayed items may vary depending on the disc you insert. 1. Indicates the file type or a disc type and format mode. (DVD mode only) 2. Indicates a channel number or selected external input channel. 3. Indicates the component in use, a recording mode and possible recording time left.
BEFORE YOU START Press [MENU] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provides entries to all main settings. Menu General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit HDD Menu Dubbing DISC Playback Mode General Setting Parental Lock Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon Still Mode Variable Skip / Replay Playback Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel HDMI Editing 1.
BEFORE YOU START Disc Edit / HDD Menu / Dubbing / DISC Playback Mode Disc Edit 1 2 3 4 Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON Disc Edit 1 2 3 4 Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Disc Edit 1 3 2 4 3 Edit Disc Name Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON DISC Playback Mode 5 1 6 2 7 3 4 Random Play Program Play PBC (Video CD only)
BEFORE YOU START Introduction Switching HDD / DVD Mode HDD mode DVD mode Press [HDD] to activate the HDD mode. Press [DVD] to activate the DVD mode. Connections Basic Setup HDD button DVD button DVD button HDD button Recording Playback How to Insert a Disc 1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. 2) Place the disc on the disc tray with its label side facing up. Editing Function Setup Align the disc to the disc tray guide. 3) Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.
INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. 1 2 Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 22 to display “Initial Setup” menu. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK]. Initial Setup Language English Français Español 3 Use [K / L] to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press [OK]. Initial Setup Channel Preset Make sure the antenna is connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack.
CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press [OK]. Auto Channel Preset Editing When scanning is over, press [MENU] to exit. Playback The unit will start getting channels available in your area.
CHANNEL SETTING Adding / Deleting Channels This feature allows you to manually Add or Delete Channels for any adjustments to your Channel Lineup. Make sure: • You perform the “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels. 1 2 3 4 Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add/delete channels. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK].
CHANNEL SETTING DIGITAL 5 6 Use [K / L] to select “Add” or “Delete”, then press [OK]. Then select the next channel to add or delete. • Only the major channel is displayed in “Manual Channel Preset” menu. (The channel number displayed in the parenthesis is a virtual channel number) • Use [CHANNEL / ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • You cannot use [{ { / B] for the digital TV channel selection. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly.
SETTING THE CLOCK Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a channel that carries a clock information. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 34. Make sure • The cable TV connections are correct. • Channels are set. (Refer to page 29.) Analog Auto Clock Setting 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
SETTING THE CLOCK 7 Use [K / L] to select the desired time zone, then press [OK]. 1 2 8 Press [MENU] to exit and turn the unit to the standby mode. Manual Auto Clock Setting Use [the Number buttons] or [K / L] to enter your Cable TV Analog PBS channel number, then press [OK]. 1 Press [MENU] to exit and turn the unit to the standby mode. Digital Auto Clock Setting Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear.
SETTING THE CLOCK Manual Clock Setting Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 1 2 3 4 “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select calendar or time, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The Analog mode and Digital mode switch alternately. Select channels by using [CHANNEL / ] or [the Number buttons] found on remote control.
TUNER SETTINGS Selecting TV Audio This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Digital TV 1 Press [AUDIO] to cycle through available audio languages. English • When you press [AUDIO], selected language will be displayed on the TV screen. • Every time you press [AUDIO], the language will be switched. e.g.) English ➔ Spanish ➔ Unknown • Available languages differ depending on the broadcast.
TUNER SETTINGS “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Stereo” or “SAP”, then press [OK]. TV Audio Select Recording Stereo SAP Stereo: Outputs main-audio. SAP (secondary audio program): Outputs sub-audio. Playback 5 Connections 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS DTV Closed Caption Digital TV Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. 1 2 3 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 4 Use [K / L] to select “Caption Service”, then press [OK]. 5 Use [K / L] to the desired DTV closed caption, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “DTV CC”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Introduction Closed Caption Style Digital TV Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. 5 Use [K / L] to select “ON”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. Recording Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer DTV CC CC Style V-Chip Basic Setup 4 Use [K / L] to select “User Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear.
TUNER SETTINGS 6 Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. Edge type of the displayed caption can be switched as below. Edge Type • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting” will be displayed. • The setting description for each item is shown below. None Raised Depressed Uniform L.Shadow R.Shadow Font size of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recordable Discs Unrecordable Discs Logos Attributes • DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 99). • DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit. Maximum recordable numbers of title / chapters HDD : DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-R DVD : Basic Setup DVD+RW 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SLP mode): 360 minutes (4.
INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recording Mode Note You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows.
BEFORE RECORDING 1) Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. 3) Use [K / L] to select “DTV CC”, then press [OK]. 4) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. • If “Caption Service” is set to “OFF”, you cannot select “Recording”. 5) Use [K / L] to select “ON”, then press [OK].
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc). Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 41 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING “I HDD” or “I DVD” will be displayed for 4 seconds. e.g.) DVD SP(2Hr) As for DVD recording, the title list will appear automatically after writing to a disc complete. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 83.) e.g.) DVD+R 2h00m Connections I DVD 5 Press [STOP C] to stop recording. Introduction 4 Press [REC] to start recording. Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC] again to restart recording.
AUTOSTART RECORDING Every time you turn on this unit, this unit automatically records the channel currently viewed and temporarily stores the recorded content to the HDD (Autostart recording). By using this function, you can pause or go back the TV program you are currently watching, and you can also start recording the whole TV program even at the middle of the TV program. The temporary recording can be made up to 6 hours of time range.
TIMER RECORDING Use [K / L] to select “New Program”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Timer Programming THU FEB/09 11:30AM Skip Date Start End New Program Connections 1 2 Press [TIMER PROG.]. Introduction You can program the unit to record up to 36 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming.
TIMER RECORDING 5 Use [K / L / s / B] to select Analog (“- - -”) / Digital (“DTV”) mode or External input (L1 / L2), then press [B]. e.g.) external input mode Skip OFF CH L1 Date FEB/10 REC To HDD Start 10 : 30AM Mode SP SP Skip OFF CH DTV 69.1 6 Date FEB/10 REC To HDD Date FEB/10 REC To HDD When “Auto” is selected as a Recording mode, the unit calculates how much time is available on the disc and selects the Best Recording mode available automatically to complete Recording the program.
TIMER RECORDING Introduction How to Select a Channel Number for the Timer Recording For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog Cable TV For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (13125), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number.
TIMER RECORDING If the Timer Program did not complete correctly, the Error number appears in the Timer Programming list. Timer Programming THU FEB/09 11:30AM Skip p Date E41 FEB/10 Start End 10:30AM 11:30AM New Program CH DTV69. 1 Each error number means: E1-22 Recording error other E44 E37-39 than below Already 254 chapters recorded E24 E45 Copy prohibited program E46 It is impossible to record additionally on a disc recorded by other units when setting “Make Recording Compatible” to “OFF”.
TIMER RECORDING Connections Basic Setup Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 1 hour, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • When recording to a DVD, if a disc is not inserted, the unit will perform the alternate recording to the HDD (refer to page 48).
SPECIAL RECORDING Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY/ON y]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list. Title list will appear. If the title list does not appear, press [TITLE]. 3) Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select a recording mode. Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 42.
SPECIAL RECORDING When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. overwrite recording : A Connections When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) 30 - 180 seconds will be cut off.
DUBBING Information on Dubbing You can dub the contents of the HDD to DVD or vice versa. Before you start dubbing, refer to pages 41-43 to see the recording compatibility. Guide to Dubbing Menu Display 1 2 3 HDD Recording Mode for Dubbing DVD ABCDE HQ (1Hr) (0:30:00) JAN/ 9/2012 Add Delete All Dubbing Start 3000 MB Dubbing List 1.ABCDE 2.JAN/ 9/12 1:00AM CH22 3.
DUBBING Introduction Setting for an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using either L2 and L3 (Front) or L1 (Rear) input jacks. When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). Use S-Video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection. When connecting a DVC (digital video camcorder), use DV-IN jack of L3 (Front).
DUBBING DV cable (4-pin) Connecting to an External Device Using a DV cable RCA audio cable L3 external device front of this unit (camcorder, VCR etc.) S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R DV-OUT Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store. 5 Use [K / L] to select the input jack type to connect, then press [OK]. If you want to use VIDEO IN, select “Video In”.
DUBBING Introduction Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 55. Select the appropriate external input channel (L1, L2 or L3) by pressing [SOURCE] or [CHANNEL / ]. Playback • If the external device is connected to the rear of this unit, select L1. • If the external device is connected to the front of this unit, select L2 or L3.
DUBBING Information on DV Dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (Digital Video Camcorder) to HDD or DVD. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DVC is in video mode. Use the DV cable that has 4-pin input jack and is compliance with the IEEE1394 standards.
DUBBING Introduction DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 55 for connection instructions. Connections Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to HDD): • Make sure your DVC is in video mode. Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to DVD): • Insert a recordable DVD. • Make sure your DVC is in video mode. If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. / ] to L3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:00:00 Basic Setup 1 Use [SOURCE] or [CHANNEL select “L3(DV-IN)”.
DUBBING 6 7 Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start. To stop dubbing; A) Press [C STOP] on the unit. or B) Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD” / “DVD”, then press [OK]. Then press [STOP C]. Note for DV dubbing • If you press [PAUSE F] at step 5, the tape will rewind to the point a few seconds preceding the paused point. When you press [OK] at step 6, then, it will start dubbing when it comes to the paused point.
DUBBING Introduction Selected Title Dubbing Preparing for dubbing (HDD to DVD): • Insert a recordable DVD. Preparing for dubbing (DVD to HDD): • Insert a disc to be dubbed. Connections Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 1 2 Press [MENU] in stop mode. Menu General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit HDD Menu Dubbing Recording 3 HDD to DVD Use [K / L] to select “HDD then press [OK]. DVD”, Use [K / L] to select “DVD then press [OK].
DUBBING 6 Repeat step 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed, then press [DUBBING]. e.g.) HDD 8 Use [s / B] to select a desired recording mode, then press [OK]. e.g.) HDD ➡ DVD HDD DVD Title List ABCDE 12:00AM (10:00:00) FRI JAN/ 6/12 CH10 SP Please select REC MODE. 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 4 6 High HQ SP SPP LP EP Dubbing Titles 2 Press ‘DUBBING’ to confirm. 1/6 • To go back and forth between dubbing menu and dubbing list, use [s / B].
DUBBING Introduction One Title Dubbing (HDD to DVD only) This function lets you select one specific title from the title list for dubbing. Preparing for dubbing: • Insert a recordable DVD. Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title to dub, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK]. Recording Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
PROTECTING A DISC To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them from the “Disc Edit” menu. 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Protect this disc? Yes No The disc is now protected.
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. “Disc Edit” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Finalize”, then press [OK]. Finalize disc? Recording Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU]. Connections You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour.
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 5 Use [K / L] to select “ON”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Playable Discs and Files Unplayable Discs Playable discs Logos DVD-video DVD+R Color Systems DVD-R (Finalized video mode discs only) Region Codes video CD Function Setup CD-R KODAK Picture CD Others Media DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R JPEG Editing CD-RW Playback This unit has been designed to play back a DVD with region 1. A DVD must be labeled for ALL regions or for region 1 in order to play back on the unit.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function. Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a video CD with PBC function, “PBC” appears on the TV screen.
BASIC PLAYBACK If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press [DVD] first. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 67 for the list of compatible discs.) Basic Setup Align the disc to the disc tray guide. Connections 1 Insert a disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc). Introduction Direct Playback It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playback from the Title List If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 67 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes. 2 For HDD, press [TITLE] to call up the title list.
BASIC PLAYBACK If you want to see disc information, press [{ { ] when the first page of the title list is displayed or press [ K ] when the first title is selected but not when “Play”, “Edit” or “Overwrite” is highlighted. e.g.) DVD+RW 4 Use [K / L] to select “Play” (for DVD), or select “Resume Playback” or “Play from Start” (for HDD), then press [OK]. e.g.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Audio Discs and Picture Discs 1 Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 67 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes. When an audio CD is inserted, the track list will appear. When a disc with JPEG files is inserted, the file list will appear. • To exit the track/file list, press [STOP C].
BASIC PLAYBACK Using the Title / Disc Menu Picture CD Image 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2 3) Press [STOP C] to stop playback. • Press [TITLE] to display the thumbnail again. Note • You can select a numbered menu with [the Number buttons] also. • Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details. • [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] will not always be active with all DVD.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback Note You can play back from where you last stopped the disc. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playbackk will resume from the point at which it stopped last. You can resume playbackk at the same point even if you turn the unit to the standby mode (HDD/DVD only).
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Introduction Step by Step Playback Chasing Playback during Recording Note • Only step by step forward playback is available for playing back video CD. Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Recording • You can also use the special playback functions such as [E], [D] etc. during chasing playback mode. • [REC] is invalid during chasing playback. • You can no longer fast forward the playback when it comes to a few seconds before the current recording point.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Zoom Marker Setting 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a title to be called back later. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video 2) Use [{ { / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video to display the marker list.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Note Available repeat function may vary depending on discs. 1) During playback press [DISPLAY], then proceed to step 2), or press [REPEAT] then proceed to step 3). • If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. 1/ 5 to display the selection 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video OFF Title Chapter A–B You can play back a disc randomly instead of playing back in the original order. 1) Press [MENU].
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Program Playback Playing Back the Autostart Recording You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 1) Press [MENU]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “DISC Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “DISC Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK]. 4) Use [K / L] to select a desired track, then press [OK] or [B].
SEARCH Track Search Using [H] / [G] Using [H] / [G] Note • With regard to HDD, chapter search using [H] / [G] is available only within the same title. Basic Setup To go back to the beginning of the current title or chapter, press [H]. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous title or chapter. The title or chapter will move backward one at a time. 1) During playback, press [G] to skip the current track/file and move to the next. The track/file will move forward one at a time.
SEARCH Time Search 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 CD The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to , press [B]. When time search is not available, counter are not displayed.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack When playing back a DVD-video recorded with 2 or more soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you can switch them during playback. When playing back video CD, audio CD you can switch “L/R”(stereo), “L”(left) or “R”(right). 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY].
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Camera Angles Reducing Block Noise Some DVD-videos have scenes shot from 2 or more angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if the disc contains multi-angle scenes. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 , then press [OK]. 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 This function reduces noise in the playback picture. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select menu. e.g.
INFORMATION ON EDITING Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the HDD or the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [HDD], then press [TITLE]. Press [DVD], then press [TITLE].
INFORMATION ON EDITING Edit Menu Media Available Features Putting names on titles HDD DVD ✔ ✔ Deleting a title ✔ ✔ Deleting selected titles ✔ Deleting a scene of a title ✔ Adding / deleting chapter marks ✔ ✔ ✔ Hiding chapters Protecting a title ✔ Dividing a title ✔ ✔ *1 Setting an index picture ✔ Finalizing a disc ✔ Making edits compatible ✔* Putting name on disc ✔ Setting or Releasing disc protect ✔ ✔ : Available Note 2 : Not available • Once you have finalized a DVD+R/ DVD
EDITING Introduction Deleting a Title You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the title once deleted cannot be brought back. Press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / { / B] to select a desired title to delete, then press [OK]. If you are editing the titles on HDD, proceed to step 4. If you are editing the titles on DVD, proceed to step 3. HDD mode Basic Setup 1 2 Connections If you are editing the titles on HDD, press [HDD] first.
EDITING 4 Use [K / L] to select “Title Delete”, then press [OK]. HDD mode Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing 5 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. The title is now deleted.
EDITING Introduction Deleting Selected Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back. Title List Title 1 12:00AM (1:00:00) MON JAN/ 9/12 CH10 SP 2 3 4 5 6 Press ‘CLEAR’ to confirm. Basic Setup 1 Connections 4 Use [K / L / { / B] to select the title you want to delete, then press [OK]. 1/1 Trash mark will appear indicating the title is marked for deletion.
EDITING Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Edit Title Name 1 Yes No MY FAVORITE 1 : 05 : 00 The title name is now updated. 5 Press [RETURN] once or repeatedly to go back to the title list. For DVD, the data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
EDITING Introduction Chapter Marks (Add) You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. To add a chapter mark: Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Connections Submenu will appear. Play back the title up to the point where you want to set a new chapter mark. Basic Setup When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F]. Use [K / L] to select “Add”, then press [OK]. e.g.
EDITING Chapter Marks (Delete) To delete a chapter mark: 1 2 3 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [H] / [G] to go to the chapter with the chapter mark number you want to delete, then press [PAUSE F]. Chapter mark number is displayed on the preview screen. e.g.
EDITING Introduction Chapter Marks (Delete All) To delete all chapter marks: Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Connections Submenu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Delete All”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Recording 1 2 3 4 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu.
EDITING Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu. Play back the title up to the point where you want to divide the title. When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F]. Use [K / L] to select “Title Dividing”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. The title is now divided into 2 new titles, and it will go back to the title list automatically.
EDITING Introduction Deleting a Scene of a Title You can delete a specific part of a title. Connections 1 2 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Scene Delete”, then press [OK]. Edit 1 Basic Setup Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Protect JAN/ 9/12 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 : 05 : 00 To set a start point at the beginning of the title, press [E], then press [OK].
EDITING 5 With “Preview” highlighted, press [OK] to preview the result. Every time [OK] is pressed, the deleted scene will be shown including scene material 5 seconds before and after the deleted scene. • If you are not satisfied with the result, use [K / L] to go back to “Start” or “End”, and try setting them again. • If you are satisfied with the result, proceed to step 6. 7 Use [K / L] to select “Yes” then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Protecting a Title To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them using the “Edit” menu. Connections Use [K / L] to select “Protect”, then press [OK]. Edit 1 Basic Setup 1 2 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu. Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Protect JAN/ 6/12 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 : 30 : 00 Recording 3 With “OFF [OK].
EDITING Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Hide Chapter”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [H] / [G] to go to the chapter you want to hide, then press [PAUSE F]. Use [K / L] to select “Hidden”, then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Setting an Index Picture You can set your desired scene as an index picture for each title. Use [K / L] to select “Index Picture”, then press [OK]. Edit - Index Picture 1 Recording Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Play back the title to find the scene you want to use as an index picture. When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F]. Connections 1 2 3 4 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 84 to display “Edit” menu.
EDITING Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Disc Name”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON A window for entering a title name will appear.
EDITING Introduction Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Erase Disc”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Recording Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Playback 4 Basic Setup 1 2 3 Connections Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. When you press “Yes”, all the contents in the disc will be erased.
EDITING Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on another unit. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Make Edits Compatible”, then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Deleting All Titles in HDD Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “HDD Menu”, then press [OK]. HDD Menu Delete All Unprotected Titles Delete All Titles Playback 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Recording Select “Delete All Unprotected Titles” to delete only unprotected titles. Select “Delete All Titles” to delete all titles including protected titles. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select the desired type of deletion, then press [OK].
LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Menu Playback pages 105-108 Items (highlight is the default) Parental Lock Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control PCM Dolby Digital PCM Stream Set the type of sound signal which outputs from the digital audio output jack. Set the language for disc menu language.
LIST OF SETTINGS Items (highlight is the default) CC Style Font Style pages 39-40 White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Set the font color of the displayed caption. Edge Type None Raised Depressed Uniform L.Shadow R.Shadow White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Set edge type of the displayed caption. Solid Transparent Translucent Flash White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Set background transparency (Opacity) of the displayed captioning box.
LIST OF SETTINGS Menu Display pages 109-111 Items (highlight is the default) V-Chip Downloadable Rating Region Rating Table Clear Rating Table Change Password Video pages 112-113 Progressive Scan ON OFF TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide Video In S-Video In Video In S-Video In OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes ON OFF Video Input page 56 L1(Rear) L2(Front) General Setting Recording Auto Chapter page 43 Auto Finalize page 66 Disc Full Contents To set the r
SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 4 5 Refer to 1 to 8 on pages 106-108 and set the selected item. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. Connections 1 2 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
SETUPS 1 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) (DVD only) Some DVD-videos feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. Use [K / L] to select the desired level, then press [OK]. Parental Lock OFF 8 [Adult] 7 [NC 17] 6 [R] 5 [PG R] 4 [PG 13] 3 [PG] 2 [G] 1 [Kid Safe] If a password has not been set yet, proceed to A .
SETUPS C Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect disc playback. Dolby Digital PCM Stream Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) (DVD only) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK].
SETUPS 5 Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) (DVD only) Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. 7 Still Mode (Default : Auto) Select “Auto” usually. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Still Mode Subtitle Language Auto Field Frame OFF English French Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. If “Other” is selected for 3 to using g [the Number buttons]. 5 , press 4-digit code - - Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS Introduction Display Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer DTV CC CC Style V-Chip Selection menu will appear. 1 When you finish with the setting, press [MENU] to exit. Playback 4 5 Refer to 1 to 6 on pages 109-111 and set the selected item. • For 4 and 5 refer to pages 38-40. Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
SETUPS 3 FL Dimmer (Default: Bright) Set the front panel display brightness. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. FL Dimmer Auto Bright Dark If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when the power is in the standby mode. 6 V-Chip With the V-chip system in this unit, you can set the viewing limitation for the analog/digital TV programs received from the tuner or recorded on DVDs to prevent your children from watching inappropriate programs.
SETUPS Rating E Category Adult audience only higher 16ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 16 13ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 13 8ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 8 G General audience E Exempt program Set the rating system via digital broadcasting, or clear the downloaded ratings. If the broadcasting signal does not have the downloadable rating information, the message below will appear. lower Downloadable Rating is currently not available.
SETUPS Video Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 Progressive Scan 2 TV Aspect 3 Video Input Submenu will appear. 4 5 Refer to 1 to 2 on page 113 and set the selected item. • For 3 refer to page 56. When you finish with setting, press [MENU] to exit. Instructions continue on the next page.
SETUPS Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to “ON”. 2 TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) Use this feature to adjust the aspect ratio of the video source which is different from your TV’s ratio to fit your TV monitor without distorting the picture.
SETUPS HDMI 1 2 Press [MENU] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 4 When you finish with the setting, press [MENU] to exit. 1 Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel HDMI 1 2 3 4 Format HDMI Audio RGB Range fun-Link (HDMI CEC) Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output.
SETUPS Introduction 3 RGB Range (Default : Normal) You can adjust the RGB range to make the dark areas of the HDMI images brighter. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • Select “Enhanced“ if the black-white contrast is not clear. • This setting is effective only for HDMI RGB output. Connections RGB Range Normal Enhanced Your setting will be activated. 4 fun-Link (HDMI CEC) (Default : OFF) Basic Setup fun-Link (HDMI CEC) ON OFF Recording over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. POWER Symptom The power does not turn on. The unit turns on automatically without any operation. ”Language” menu appears every time the power turns on. Remedy • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING Editing Others The image from the external device • Try pressing [SOURCE] repeatedly. cannot be displayed or recorded. • Turn on all connected devices. • Check if the connections are made securely and correctly. Function Setup GENERAL CHANNEL Playback • Check if the connections are made securely and correctly. • Check if the cables are damaged. • Try channel setting by following the steps on pages 29-31. • The channels may be set to be skipped. (Refer to pages 30-31.
TROUBLESHOOTING Timer recording cannot be performed. The picture of the autostart recording disappears. When playing back the title recorded from the autostart recording, the DTV program information is displayed and it cannot be removed. Unable to Record. DVD RECORDING HDD HDD / DVD Symptom Unable to Record. The indication “ Writing to Disc does not disappear. 100% TV aspect ratio does not match your TV screen. PLAYBACK GENERAL Playback picture is distorted. Color of the picture is abnormal.
TROUBLESHOOTING • When DVD recording finishes during HDD playback, the unit will stop the HDD playback and start writing data to the DVD. This is not a malfunction. HDD HDD/DVD HDD playback suddenly stops. DVD DUBBING DVD HDD / DVD EDITING HDD / DVD DVD The capacity of the disc doesn’t increase even if the recorded program is deleted. The remote control does not function. • No batteries in the remote or the batteries may be weak. Replace the batteries.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert a standardized playable disc which bear the Logos on page 67. • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region.
LANGUAGE CODE Editing Function Setup Others Code 6467 6559 6553 6547 5350 6564 6554 6566 6660 6560 6550 6555 6565 6557 6558 6561 5165 6567 6569 6568 6658 6653 6647 6666 6651 6654 4861 6655 6661 6665 6664 6657 6669 6757 6764 6772 6855 6861 4971 6961 7054 5655 7161 7267 Playback Language Russian Samoan Sangho Sanskrit Scots Gaelic Serbian Serbo-Croatian Sesotho Setswana Shona Sindhi Singhalese Siswat Slovak Slovenian Somali Spanish Sundanese Swahili Swedish Tagalog Tajik Tamil Tatar Telugu Thai Tibetan Ti
GLOSSARY Analog g Audio PCM (pulse p code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature Operating humidity TV system Recording Recording format Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format 13.
ESPAÑOL Discos Reproducibles Disco Grabable Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los siguientes discos y archivos. Discos reproducibles Logotipos DVD-video Este aparato puede grabar a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW y DVD-R. Los discos DVD+R/DVD-R pueden ser grabados sólo una vez. Los discos DVD+RW/DVD-RW pueden ser grabados y borrados muchas veces. En este aparato los discos DVD-RW/-R serán grabados automáticamente en el modo DVD+VR.
ESPAÑOL Introduction Conexión Básica cable RCA de vídeo VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN L cable RCA de audio Connections R R AUDIO OUT parte trasera de la unidad VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) Y L IN R S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL ANT.
ESPAÑOL Modo HDMI y señales efectivas de salida Presione [HDMI] para seleccionar el modo de salida HDMI. Cada vez que se presiona [HDMI] el modo de salida varía como sigue. La conexión HDMI hace que esta unidad transmita automáticamente la resolución más adecuada para su TV.
ESPAÑOL Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de una unidad de disco rígido, presione primero [HDD] y luego continúe al paso 2. Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de un DVD, presione primero [DVD]. Para detener momentáneamente la reproducción presione [STOP C] una vez. • Consulte “Resume Playback” en la página 74. Basic Setup * Asegúrese de que el disco sea compatible con este aparato. (Para obtener la lista de discos compatibles consulte la página 124.
ESPAÑOL Copiado Básica Preparación para el copiado (unidad de disco rígido a DVD): • Inserte un DVD grabable. Preparación para el copiado (DVD a unidad de disco rígido): • Inserte un disco a ser copiado. 1 2 3 Presione [MENU] en el modo de detención. Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “Doblaje”, y luego presione [OK]. Unidad de disco rígido a DVD Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “HDD DVD”, y luego presione [OK].
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LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. P. will repair this product,, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: A PARTS: R FUNAI CORP. P. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty. y LABOR: FUNAI CORP. P. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days a from the date of original retail purchase.