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E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire • Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands. • Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug. • If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an authorised service centre for servicing. Recording For Customer Use: Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Notice for the Progressive Scan Outputs Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 480 or 576 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Accessories Supplied • Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Connections • RF cable Basic Setup AUTO HEAD CLEANING • Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture. • Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV programme reception is clear.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Table of Contents Introduction ........................................... 2 Playback ............................................... 60 Precautions .......................................................... 2 Basic Playback ................................................... 60 Features ............................................................... 7 PBC Function for Video CDs .............................. 65 Guide to the Owner’s Manual..
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Features With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing with HDD, DVD or VHS. The following features are available with this unit. Recording DVD VHS Left channel stereo recording: This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front panel). HDD DVD Automatic Playlist making: The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Others VHS Quick search: [E Pages 94 - 95] You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you want to skip.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Medias for Recording / Playing Disc Type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R HDD Logo Can be formatted in VR or Video mode Video Mode Icon Maximum Record Time VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R – DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W 480 min (12 cm) 144 min (8 cm) DVD+R DVD+R 480 min (12 cm) 144 min (8 cm) HDD 267 hrs (with SLP mode) Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.0/4× Ver. 2.0/8× Ver. 2.0/16× 1×-4× 1×-16× – Playable on most DVD players. Finalisation necessary.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Discs for Playing Disc Type DVD-VIDEO CD-DA Video CD CD-RW CD-R Logo Icon DVD-V CD VCD CD CD Files for Playing Type of title MP3 Icon MP3 Media CD-RW/-R JPEG DivX® JPEG CD-RW/-R DivX ® CD-RW/-R DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. ® • Official DivX Certified product • Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Functional Overview Front Panel 1 2 3 4* 5 Connections 6 7 8 Basic Setup 24 22* 20 18 16 14 12 10 23* 21* 19 17 15 13 11* 9 You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons. 1 B ON\STANDBY button • Press to turn the unit on and off. • Insert a tape here. 3 PROGRAM G \ H buttons HDD/DVD: Press to change the channel up or down. VHS 4 A (OPEN\CLOSE) button* (DVD) • Press to open or close the disc tray.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Rear Panel HDMI OUT 1 2 3 4 1 Mains cable • Connect to a standard AC outlet. 2 HDMI OUT jack (HDD/DVD) • Connect to a display with an HDMI compatible port. Use a commercially available HDMI cable. 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (HDD/DVD) • Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 1 2 7 8 20 21 11 REV E button 22 23 24 26 27 28 12 PLAY B button • Press to start or resume playback. 13 SKIP H button (HDD/DVD) 10 11 31 • During playback, press twice in quick successions to skip to the previous chapter or track. • When playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step. Recording 9 29 30 14 VCR button 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 • Press to select the VCR output mode.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 27 VARIABLE SKIP button (HDD/DVD) • Skips by the amount of time set in advance. 28 DISC MENU button (HDD/DVD) • Press to display the Disc menu during playback. • Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV screen. 29 ENTER button • Press to acknowledge or approve a menu selection. • While watching a DVB channel, press to display the “Quick select” menu.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Device Select Indicators PROGRAM VCR DUBBING REC VCR SELECT HDD Guide to On-Screen Displays DISPLAY Menu HDD With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to display the On-Screen Display. The menu shows information about what is recorded on the disc.
1_Introduction_EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:52 AM Press [DISPLAY] while the On-Screen Display is displayed to display the following information.
VHS Press [VCR] first. Press [DISPLAY] to display the On Screen Display. File name information 1 2 STEREO 3 12:00 AV2 File Name My File (only when a CD with MP3/JPEG/DivX® files is in playback) Title name information 7 6 SP Title Name My Title 0:00:00 5 STEREO 4 This is an example screen for explanation.E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM To set up the OSD screen as you prefer. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [U \ D] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display the sub menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. 3 Video: To set up the video setting. 4 Recording: To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer. 5 Clock: Setup To set up the clock of the unit as you need.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 9 Delete All Titles: DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode / HDD Menu / Dubbing DVD Menu 1 2 3 4 Format Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists CD Playback Mode 5 6 7 8 Random Play Programme Play PBC (Video CD only) Slide Show Allows you to delete all titles, including the protected titles in the HDD title list.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Front Panel Display Guide 1 Connections 2 DB 3 1 Title / Track and Chapter number : Appears when a videotape is in this unit. Title / track number Chapter number Basic Setup : : : Appears when a disc is in this unit. 2 Current status of the unit DB : Appears during dubbing.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Connections To Aerial jack Antenna Cable Signal Audio/Video cable (not supplied) 3 3 Scart/RCA cable (not supplied) or 2 Scart adaptor (not supplied) Scart cable (not supplied) RCA cable (supplied) HDMI OUT 1 RCA cable (not supplied) Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment. Before installation, unplug your TV and this unit.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Compatible Port [HDMI CONNECTION] A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of both digital video signals and multi-channel audio signals. This is the best method to connect this unit. It can minimise the deterioration of image quality. Use the HDMI cable (commercially available) for connection.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (highbandwidth digital content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc. Digital audio input jacks COAXIAL After You Have Completed Connections Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your TV. Note Connections Coaxial cable (not supplied) Introduction Digital Audio for Better Sound Quality • Connect this unit directly to the TV.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Basic Setup Initial Setting When you turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. 1 2 Press [B ON\STANDBY]. Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. “Réglage initial” will automatically appear. 3 Select your desired language for the OSD using [U \ D]. Then press [ENTER] to go to the next step.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Channel Setting Auto Tuning (ANALOG) ANALOG Auto Tuning (DVB & ANALOG) 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Channel” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “ANALOG Channel Setup” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select “Auto Tuning” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM [L (SECAM-L)] Manual Tuning (ANALOG) Channel Plan CH Indication TV Channel 01 – 10 F1 - F10 21 – 69 E21 – E69 74 – 86 B–Q 90 – 106 S4 – S20 121 – 141 S21 – S41 ANALOG You can preset an analogue channel manually and individually. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Channel” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “ANALOG Channel Setup” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Auto Tuning (DVB) ANALOG You can replace two channels. 1 DVB You can programme the tuner to scan only the DVB channels that you can receive in your area. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Select “Channel” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 3 Select “ANALOG Channel Setup” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Select “Channel” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Manual Tuning (DVB) Select a Channel DVB You can preset a DVB channel manually and individually. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Auto Tuning (DVB)” on page 27. 2 Select “Manual Tuning” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select your desired position number using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Manual Tuning (DVB) Channel Auto You can select memorised channels by using [PROG. G \ H]. You can select a channel using [PROG.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Edit Channels (DVB) DVB DVB With “Quick select” menu, you can select your favourite DVB channel quickly. Refer to “Edit Group Lists” on page 30. Press [ENTER] while watching a DVB channel. With “Edit Channels” menu, you can see all the memorised DVB channels and sort them into the group lists (“Quick select”) or set the viewer limitation (“Adult Lock”), etc. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Auto Tuning (DVB)” on page 27.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Edit Group Lists Adult Lock DVB DVB You can sort each DVB channel into 8 different favourite group lists (“Group1” -“Group8”). With “Quick select” menu, you can select your favourite DVB channel quickly. Refer to “Quick Select” on page 29. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Edit Channels (DVB)” on page 29.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Signal Information DVB DVB You can check the detailed information of the current DVB channel. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Edit Channels (DVB)” on page 29. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Auto Tuning (DVB)” on page 27. 2 Select the DVB channel of which you want to change the position using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Signal Information” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. • “Signal Information” display will appear.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM TV View Operation The following operations are available while viewing TV channels through this unit’s tuner. Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format of the programme you are playing back with the unit and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen TV). 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 1 Daily mode 2 Date 18/01/2008 Time 10:30:56 4 Subtitle 18/01/2008 (Friday) 10:25-11:10 12:00-13:00 13:00-13:30 13:30-14:35 19:30-20:00 20:00-21:00 ITV1 ITV2 ITV3 Channel E4 More 4 news show musical variety show news drama 5 1 Weekly Extended • If the programme has no subtitle information, “No information” will appear.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM DVB Menu Setting Maturity Lock DVB You can make settings of the digital tuner from the DVB Menu. According to the age rating signal which comes with each DVB programme, you can lock each programme. Pincode Setting for Adult Lock 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Pincode Setting for Adult Lock” on this page. 2 Select “Maturity Lock” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. DVB You can set “Adult Lock” to “ON” or “OFF” and also change Pincode.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Select a language using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Note About “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Display” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “OSD Language” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select the appropriate OSD language using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. You can check the current DVB system software version of this unit.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Setting the Clock Manual Clock Setting 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Clock” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “Clock Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Auto Clock Setting This unit receives time signals from the analogue / DVB channels, and set the clock automatically. Set the channel tuning before setting Auto Clock. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Recording Type of Discs Disc type / format HDD XP 60 min 18 min 33 hrs SP 120 min 36 min 66 hrs Copyprohibited HDD VR ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible Video DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible ver. 2.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM • Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders. • Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Choosing the Recording Format of a Blank DVD-RW Disc VR DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R Use this feature to make the unfinalised +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title list is automatically converted to this unit’s style. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording Setting Auto Chapter HDD Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R Video DVD-RW DVD-R You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Recording” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Video VR Note Insert a recordable disc. 1 2 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “DVD Menu” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts. You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO D]. Each mode is indicated on the TV. When you record a DVB channel, only output sound channel will be recorded.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Setting Bilingual Recording Audio Recording Audio Select (XP) Video DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode or +VR mode. This setting is only for recording analogue channel. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Recording” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Basic Recording HDD Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R Press [B ON\STANDBY] to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN\CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. 3 Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide. Recording 2 Basic Setup If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD], then proceed to step 5.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) HDD Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space remaining for the time you set. (See page 94 for VHS recording.) 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Basic Recording” on page 43.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Select the channel number to record using [U \ D], then press [P]. To record from the external input, select “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”. Select the recording media (“HDD” or “DVD”) using [U \ D], then press [P]. 7 Select the recording mode using [U \ D], then press [P]. Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 37. 8 If you set “STTL” to “ON”, subtitle will be recorded too.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM VPS (Video Programme System) / PDC (Programme Delivery Control) Skip the Periodical Timer Recording The Video Programme System (VPS) or Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording are recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to a delayed start or extension of the programme duration.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Hints for the Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a disc is not inserted or if a inserted disc is not recordable (finalised DVD-RW/-R, finalised DVD+R, a fully recorded disc, etc.), the unit will perform the alternate recording to the HDD. (See page 45.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Priority of overlapped settings The unit records programmes according to priority if the timer programmes overlap. Timer Recording (EPG) If the starting time is same: • The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has priority. PROG. 1 PROG. 2 Actual recording PROG. 1 PROG. 2 PROG. 2 recording will start after PROG. 1 recording is completed.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM HDD You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the video scart control from the external tuner. Timer Recording Satellite Link Actual Recording Example 2 Recording [Preparation of this unit] • Make sure to select the desired Recording mode beforehand. External tuner (not supplied) Example 1 Basic Setup [Preparation of the external tuner] • The external tuner should be equipped with some kind of timer function.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Settings for External Equipment Recording from External Equipment HDD Video Colour System When you record from external equipment or copy a videotape to a DVD disc, you can set the format Auto, PAL or SECAM. 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Recording” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “Video Colour System” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 51 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Information on DV Dubbing This function helps you to dub the contents in the DVC (digital video camcorder) to HDD, DVD or VHS easily. (See page 94 for “DVC to VHS Dubbing”.) You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit if the DVC is in video mode. 1 2 3 Press [DISPLAY] to display the DVC information on the screen. When the DVC is in video mode...
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 52 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 5 Press [PLAY B] to start playing back the DVC, and find where you want to start dubbing. Press [STOP C] when it comes to the desired start point. 6 Select “Start Rec” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing HDD Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R Before recording from DVC, see page 22 for connection instructions. (See page 94 for DVC to VHS Dubbing.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Difference between “Copy” and “Move”: After dubbing the programme, the original programme will remain. Move: After dubbing the programme, the original programme will not remain.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Before Starting Dubbing HDD to DVD / DVD to HDD You can copy the contents between HDD and DVD. Limitation (DVD to HDD): • If a copy control signal is detected during dubbing, the dubbing will be stopped. One Touch Dubbing HDD Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R VHS DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R You can start dubbing right away with just one touch.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Selected Title Dubbing HDD If you are dubbing a title in the videotape, press [VCR] first. Press [PLAY B] to start the playback of the videotape you want to dub. 2 Press [STOP C] or [PAUSE F] where you want to start dubbing. 3 Press [DUBBING VCR M DVD] on the front panel. Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W 1 2 DVD+R DVD+R DVD-R VHS In stop mode, press [SETUP].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 5 Select a desired title using [U \ D \ L \ P], then press [ENTER]. 8 e.g.) HDD A DVD e.g.) HDD ORG Select a desired recording mode using [L \ P], then press [ENTER]. HDD Title List 21/ 01/ 08 07:00 22 SP 07:00 (00:30:00) 21/01/08 1 1 22 SP 2 3 Please select REC MODE. High 4 DVD 5 XP SP LP EP SLP Dubbing Titles 6 Auto 500 MB 3000 MB 1/6 The title is now registered in the dubbing list.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM e.g.) VCR A HDD Introduction HDD / DVD to VHS Dubbing HDD DVD HDD VCR DVD VCR DVD HDD VCR HDD VCR DVD 4 e.g.) HDD A VCR e.g.) VCR A HDD VCR HDD A VHS Select “HDD A VCR” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. DVD A VHS Select “DVD A VCR” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Dubbing HDD HDD DVD HDD VCR DVD VCR Please select REC MODE. XP Basic Setup Select a desired recording mode using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed. e.g.) HDD A VCR HDD • Depending on the dubbing direction, the available recording mode varies. 9 Select “Yes” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. VCR Start Dubbing? Yes No Dubbing List If dubbing continues when timer recording starts, the next display will appear. 1.01/01/08 0:00 P10 SP Add Delete All Dubbing Start Timer Recording is in standby.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Finalising Discs Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “DVD Menu” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Select “Finalise” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select “Yes” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc Note • If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit, “Undo Finalise” will appear instead of “Finalise”. • DO NOT power off during finalising.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Playback 6 Basic Playback Pop up window will appear. 7 Hint for HDD / DVD Playback The contents of an HDD / DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into chapters. Start Rec. Select the desired title using [U \ D \ L \ P], then press [ENTER]. Stop/Start Title 1 Stop Rec. Select “Play From Start” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Playback will start.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM CD 1 MP3 JPEG [JPEG] Size of picture • Upper limit : 6,300 x 5,100 dots • Lower limit : 32 x 32 dots • Capacity limit : less than 12 MB DISC NAME JPEG file1 JPEG file2 MP3 file 1 MP3 file 2 MP3 file 3 MP3 file 4 1/ 2 Press [U \ D] to select the desired folder or track / file, then press [ENTER]. Notes on JPEG: After file is displayed for 5 seconds or 10 seconds (set in the “Slide Show” on page 73), the display moves to the next file.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM DivX® Subtitle DivX® VOD The subtitle created by the user can be displayed during DivX® playback. 1 After the DivX® file is selected, “Subtitle List” will appear. Subtitle List DivX File1 OFF SMI SRT SUB ASS SSA TXT 2 Select the desired extension you want to display using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. DivX® with the subtitle starts playback. The subtitle cannot be displayed when the setting is “OFF”.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Yes No Rental Expired VHS Functions This rental is expired. Please push ‘TOP MENU’. Function Setup • You cannot play back the DivX® VOD files of which rental period has been expired. In such case, press [TOP MENU] and select other files that can be played back. Editing This rental has O views left.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM • If you insert a CD-RW/-R with DivX® files that are mixed with MP3 and JPEG files, the Playback Media Selection screen will be displayed. Please select “Video” and proceed to next step. Please select the media to play back. Video Audio & Picture Playing Back Discs Using the Disc Menu DVD-V A DVD contains a disc menu, which lists the contents and enables you to customise playback.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 65 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W On this unit, if you finalise video mode or +VR mode discs, a Title Menu will be created automatically. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. If the feature is not available, “ the TV screen. 2 ” may appear on The disc will start playing back at the title you selected. The following operations are available. [TOP MENU] button: Displays the DVD “Title Menu” which will vary between discs.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 66 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Cancelling and Recalling the PBC Function Special Playback Resume Playback VCD (PBC OFF) Insert a Video CD. 1 2 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. HDD DVD-R DVD-V DVD-V Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R CD VCD (PBC OFF) Select “CD Playback Mode” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 67 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM HDD DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R MP3 VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R CD HDD DivX MP3 ® During playback, press [FWD D] or [REV E]. FWD REV FWD 20x REV FWD 5x REV FWD Normal speed playback REV FWD 2x REV 1 REV 2 DVD-RW DVD-V DVD-V DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R Rapid Playback function is available only during playback.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 68 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Step by Step Playback HDD DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R 1 2 Zoom Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R VCD DVD-V DVD-V HDD DVD-R DivX ® JPEG During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Press [SKIP H \ G] repeatedly. Each time you press [SKIP G], playback will go forward one frame (or step) at a time with the sound muted. To go backward one frame (or step), press [SKIP H].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 69 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Chasing Playback during Recording DVD-V DVD-V HDD DVD-R Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R CD HDD VCD (PBC OFF) You can play back a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues. 1 Playback of the title you are recording will start from the beginning. • Elapsed playback time will be displayed on the front panel display. During playback, press [DISPLAY].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 70 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Note • [TIME SLIP] is not available during DVD recordings. • If you press [TIME SLIP] when the unit is in DVD mode, the output mode will automatically be switched to HDD, and the unit will start chasing playback of the title being recorded. • You can also use the special playback functions such as [REV E], [FWD D] etc. during chasing playback mode. • The programs you recorded with [TIME SLIP] will be stored in the title list.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 71 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM CD VCD Introduction Track Search Time Search MP3 JPEG DivX ® HDD DVD-V DVD-V Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW (PBC OFF) DVD-R 1 VCD During playback, press [SKIP G] to skip the current track and move to the next. Using the [DISPLAY] button For audio CD, skip to step 2. 1 2 During playback, press [DISPLAY]. for the track number is highlighted.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 72 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Repeat / Random / Programme Playback / Slide Show Repeat Playback HDD DVD-R DVD-V DVD-V Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R VCD CD Note • Point B for the repeat A-B playback should be set within the same title or track as point B. • You cannot select “Group” during the random playback of MP3 and JPEG files.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 73 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Select the desired track using [U \ D], then press [ENTER] or [P]. CD Playback Mode Programme Play -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Selecting the Format of Audio and Video You can select the format of audio and video to suit the content of the disc you are playing back.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 74 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 2 3 Select the icon using [L \ P], then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. Select a desired audio soundtrack or audio channel using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. With a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-RW, or DivX® files: Audio soundtrack will switch. Example: English J Spanish J French If the title contains both main and sub audio, you can further select L (main), R (sub), L/R (mixed of main and sub).
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 75 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Editing 4 Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Connections Guide to a Title List Arrow: Indicating there is a previous / next page. 5 Title list page number: Current page / total pages. 6 Title list icon, which indicates a type of the displayed title list.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 76 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Playlist: Playlist is the copy of the Original. You can edit the titles in the Playlist as you like without affecting the original data in the Original. It works like a backup for the Original. Delete a Playlist does not delete the corresponding Original. But if you delete an Original, the corresponding Playlists will be deleted. Playlist is available only for the HDD and the VR mode DVDRWs. HDD If you edit the HDD, press [HDD] first.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 77 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Deleting Selected Titles Select “Yes” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. ORG HDD Press [HDD], then press [TOP MENU]. 2 Select the title you want to delete using [U \ D \ L \ P], then press [ENTER]. Select “Delete Plural Titles” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 1/1 Final confirmation message will appear. Select “Yes”, then press [ENTER]. Editing Title Name HDD 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Press [ENTER] at the desired title with [U \ D \ L \ P].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 78 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 5 To enter the title name, refer to “Guide to Editing Title Names” on this page. Adding or Deleting Chapter Markers Manually VR ORG Edit - Edit Title Name HDD 1 A B a b 1 2 @ ! C c 3 ? When you finish entering the title name, press [ENTER]. Select “Yes” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. The name you edited becomes the title. 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing Title Name” on page 77.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 79 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 3 Press [RETURN]. Press [RETURN] again and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Select the desired interval using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Video Edit - Chapter Mark 1 Note Press [DVD] first. Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing Title Name” on page 77. 2 Select “Chapter Mark” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Video Select “Yes” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Chapter marks are added.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 80 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 4 Select “Hidden” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ENTER] again. ORG +VR Edit - Protect Edit - Hide Chapter 1 1 Chapter OFF ON Visible Hidden 3 / 5 Visible 23/03/08 18:00 22 SP 1 : 25 : 47 23/03/08 18:00 22 SP 1 : 25 : 47 5 6 For DVD, writing onto the disc starts. It may take awhile to write the data on a disc. • If the title is already protected, “ON A OFF” will appear instead.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 81 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM PL Introduction e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc Playlist Adding Titles to a Playlist Edit - Title Dividing VR HDD Yes No 1 Original DVD-RW Original For HDD and VR mode DVD-RW disc, you can add a title to the Playlist as you want. 1 : 25 : 47 1 Follow the steps 1 to 2 in “Deleting Titles” on page 76. 2 Select “Add To Playlist” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 82 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Deleting All Playlists Deleting Parts of Titles VR VR HDD DVD-RW D VD-RW VD-R W All Playlists can be deleted if it is no longer needed. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Select “Delete All Playlists” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Select “DVD Menu” (for DVD) or “HDD Menu” (for HDD) using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. e.g.) DVD HDD DVD-RW D VD-RW VD-R W You can delete a specific part of a title.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 83 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Select “Delete” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. PL Edit - Scene Delete 1 Deleting All Titles in HDD HDD Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Select the desired type of deletion using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Start End Preview Delete Connections 4 Introduction The cursor will move to “Preview”.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 84 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Function Setup The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 85 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Items (highlight is the default) Auto Chapter E Page 40 Clock General Setting Reset All E Page 92 Set the clock manually. France Spain Germany Italy Switzerland Set the DVB channels to Channel Plan of each country. Tune the DVB and analogue channels automatically. Lock the DVB channels, edit the favourite lists. Tune the DVB channels automatically. Tune the DVB channels manually. Display the detailed information of the current DVB channel.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 86 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Playback 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Playback” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Note • “Parental Lock” function may not be available on some discs. • It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs support the parental lock function.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 87 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM) (DVD only) Select a setting using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower. Select a setting using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. MPEG PCM Stream Connections Dynamic Range Control Your setting is activated. ON OFF Your setting is activated. “Dynamic Range Control” function is effective only with analogue audio connection.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 88 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 5. Subtitle Language (Default: OFF) (DVD only) Frame: Set “Subtitle Language”. Select a setting using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Subtitle Language Note • An individual picture on TV screen is called as Frame, which consists of two separate images called as Field. Some pictures may be blurred at the “Auto” setting in still mode due to their data characteristics. OFF French English Spanish German Italian Other 8.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 89 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Display 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. Select “Display” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. General Setting Set the front panel display brightness. Select a setting using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. FL Dimmer Auto Bright Dark Connections 2 Introduction 3. FL Dimmer (Default: Bright) You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright” or “Dark”.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 90 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 1 Video 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select Video Out SCART (RGB) Component (Progressive) Component (Interlace) “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. 2 • If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (576p/480p), connect the TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit and select “Component (Progressive)” and set your TV to the progressive scan mode.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 91 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM HDMI 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 2 • Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected and the TV input is set to HDMI. “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 92 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM 3. RGB Range (Default: Normal) You can adjust the RGB range to make the dark areas of the HDMI images brighter. Select a setting using [U \ D], then press [ENTER]. • Select “Enhanced” if the black-white contrast is not clear. • This setting is effective only for HDMI RGB output. Reset All 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “General Setting” using [U \ D], then press [ENTER].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 93 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction VHS Functions VHS 1 Press [B ON\STANDBY] to turn on the unit. 2 3 Press [VCR]. 4 During playback, press [PAUSE F]. VHS Before recording, make sure: • The desired channel is selected by pressing [the Number buttons] or [PROG. G \ H] on the remote control. • There is a tape with a record tab in the unit. Tape speed Type of tape Recording / Playback Time E60 E120 E180 E240 Playback will be paused and sound will be muted.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 94 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. One-touch Timer Recording VHS This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC I]. Turn on the unit and insert a recordable videotape. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2 3 Press [VCR].
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 95 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM VHS This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you want to skip in order to reach the point. 3 Enter your desired time to skip using [the Number buttons] within 30 seconds. 4 Press [FWD D] or [REV E] to start time search. Press [SEARCH] repeatedly until the time search menu appears. Different countries use different television colour systems.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 96 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Others 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. GENERAL POWER Symptom 96 EN Remedy The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. • Batteries of the remote control are weak.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 97 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM • The channels may be set to be skipped. (See page 26.) The external input channels (such as AV2 or AV3) cannot be skipped. • This unit does not skip the external input channels. This is not a malfunction. Timer recording cannot be performed. • The internal clock of the unit may have been stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock. (See page 36.) Recording is impossible.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 98 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM HDD/DVD HDD • 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. Playback cannot be performed. • Check if the playable disc is inserted. • Check if the disc is loaded correctly with the labelled side facing up. • Discs made on other devices or on personal computers cannot be played back on this unit unless it is finalised on the device.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 99 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Error message • Insert a standard disc. (See pages 9-10.) • Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. • Playback is not authorised in the region of the DVD-Video that you inserted in the unit. • Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 2 or ALL. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 100 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Error message Cause Solution Recording Error The disc has no recording compatibility. Set “Make Recording Compatible” to “ON” to convert the disc. • You are trying to record onto the unfinalised +VR mode discs recorded on other unit. • Set “Make Recording Compatible” to “ON” to rewrite the menu, after that you will record to disc. (See page 39.) Recording Error You cannot record more than 600 titles on HDD. (The maximum is 600).
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E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 102 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Glossary Analogue audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital audio”. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (i.e., the screen is almost square). Widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
E3NG0FD_EN.book Page 103 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:37 AM Introduction Specifications General System HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R, Videotape Four heads HDD Internal 3.5 inch HDD 160 GB Power requirements 220–240 V Connections VHS video heads ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5% Power consumption 48 W (standby: 8.0 W) Weight 5.8 kg 435 x 99.