Introduction Owner's Manual Connections MDR557H 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. Model No.: 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 (NC003UH) 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 the KODAK trade dress 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 . . . 66 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 68 69 71 72 72 SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 SELECTING THE FORMAT FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 80 80 81 81 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 Function F unction ti S Setup t LIST OF SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Playbackk . . . . . .
FEATURES Please refer to “GLOSSARY” on page 119 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.
FEATURES Introduction Playback Compatibility HDD DVD DVD Recorded DVDs are able to play in other DVD Players: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to finalize the recorded discs to play back on other DVD players.
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 12 IN R S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT 11 10 9 OUT Connections R AUDIO IN (L1) Y L L 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 Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup 19. OPEN/CLOSE A button* • Press to Open or Close the Disc tray. 20. REPEAT button • Press to display the Repeat menu. 21. HDMI button • Press to set the HDMI Display mode-Only when using the HDMI connection. 22. CLEAR button • Press to clear the information once entered, to clear the marker settings or to cancel the programming for CD, etc. 23. TIMER PROG. button • Press to display the Timer Programming list. 24.
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 R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) RF coaxial cable Y L 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 L VIDEO IN R RCA audio cable S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT 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 R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (L1) Y L 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 Introduction Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu 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.
BEFORE YOU START HDD / DVD Information / Menu Title / File Name Information 6 1/ 5 7 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW Video Title Name My Title CH 10 5 1 2 File Name DVD SP(2Hr) 4 1h53m 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 9 4 Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists Disc Edit 1 2 Format Finalize DISC Playback Mode 4 1 5 2 Random Play Program Play 4 DISC Playback Mode Photo Random Play Slide Show 4 2 6 2 HDD Menu 7 8 39 1.
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 • 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. • When a memorized channel is selected, “Add” is checked and highlighted as a default.
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 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “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 on 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 on the displayed caption can be switched as below.
INFORMATION ON RECORDING Introduction Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs Unrecordable Discs This unit can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW DVD-R Attributes 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SLP mode): 480 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 142 minutes (1.
INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recording Mode About HDD 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 You can set a specified time for chapter marks. When recording from an external tuner like cable/satellite box, the box will need to be turned on and set to the channel you wish to record. You will not be able to watch another program from the box as the recorder will be recording the channel the cable/satellite box is set to. Connections 1) Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear.
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 “How to Insert a Disc“ on page 27). 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) The recorded title will appear in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 82.) 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. To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...
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 to 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 only be made for up to a range of 6 hours of time.
TIMER RECORDING Use [K / L] to select “New Program”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Timer Programming SUN 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 SUN 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 999 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 Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on an unnecessary title, there are 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. When overwriting a title that is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite recording : A 30 - 180 seconds will be cut off.
DUBBING You can dub the contents of the HDD to DVD or vice versa. Before you start Dubbing, refer to pages 41-42 to see the recording compatibility. Guide to Dubbing Menu Display 3 HDD Recording Mode for Dubbing DVD ABCDE XP (1Hr) (0:30:00) JAN/ 9/2014 Add Delete All Dubbing Start 3000 MB Dubbing List 1.ABCDE 2.JAN/ 9/14 1:00AM CH22 3.
DUBBING 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 with a monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack 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 L3 (Front).
DUBBING Introduction DV cable (4-pin) Connecting to an External Device Using a DV cable RCA audio cable Connections L3 external device front of this unit (camcorder, VCR etc.) S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R DV-OUT Basic Setup 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. Recording If you want to use VIDEO IN, select “Video In”. If you want to use S-VIDEO IN, select “S-Video In”.
DUBBING Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 54. 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 1 6 56 EN 4 1 2 Insert a recordable disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“ on page 27). 3 4 5 6 Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select a recording mode. It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes.
DUBBING Guide to DV and On-Screen Display When the DVC is in video mode... 1 1/ 1 When the DVC is not in camera mode... 1/ 1 1/ 1 1/ 1 -RW Video -RW Video Control DV Audio Start Rec DVD Stereo1 L3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:12:34 DVD SP(2Hr) DVD SP(2Hr) 1h00m 4 5 L3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:12:34 7 1h00m 6 Recording 3 The menu changes according to the current DVC mode. Switch the mode on the DVC to playback mode for the Dubbing information.
DUBBING DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 54 for connection instructions. 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. 1 Use [SOURCE] or [CHANNEL select “L3(DV-IN)”.
DUBBING Introduction 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]. Connections 6 7 Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. Recording Playback • If you press [PAUSE F] at step 5, the Memory card will go in reverse to a point a few seconds preceding the paused point.
DUBBING 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. 1 2 Press [MENU] in stop mode. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK]. Menu General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit HDD Menu Dubbing 3 HDD to DVD Use [K / L] to select “HDD then press [OK]. DVD”, DVD to HDD Use [K / L] to select “DVD then press [OK]. HDD”, e.g.
DUBBING At the upper left of each title, the number will appear in the order of selection . • You can change original and playlist on the TV screen by pressing [DISC MENU]. 8 Introduction 5 Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. Use [s / B] to select a desired recording mode, then press [OK]. e.g.) HDD ➡ DVD HDD DVD 6 Repeat step 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed, then press [DUBBING]. SP LP EP Dubbing Titles SLP Auto 500 MB 3000 MB e.g.
DUBBING One Title Dubbing This function lets you select one specific title from the title list for Dubbing. Preparing for Dubbing: • Insert a recordable DVD. 1 2 3 4 Press [HDD] first. Press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title to dub, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK]. Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Add to Playlist Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
PROTECTING A DISC Introduction To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them from the “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW Disc Edit Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. Connections 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. Recording Playback 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Please do not Unplug the Power cord, power Off or place unit in Standby mode during finalization, this will result in a malfunction. 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK].
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS 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. 5 Use [K / L] to select “ON”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Connections 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Introduction Auto Finalizing Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back a DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files Unplayable Discs This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below. You can play back discs that have the following logos. Other disc types are not guaranteed to play back.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Introduction Hint for HDD / DVD Playback The contents of an HDD / DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
BASIC PLAYBACK Direct 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. 1 Insert a disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“ on page 27). Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 66 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes. 2 3 Press [PLAY B] to start playback.
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 66 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes. 3 Use [K / L// s / B] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. Recording • To exit the title list, press [STOP C]. • To resume the title list, press [TITLE].
BASIC PLAYBACK 4 Use [K / L] to select “Play from Start” or “Resume Playback” (for HDD), then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD Video Title List JAN/ 9/14 12:00AM CH10 SP 12:00AM (1:00:00) THU JAN/ 9/14 1 4 2 Play From Start Edit Title Delete5 Dubbing CH10 SP 3 6 1/6 Playback will start. 5 70 Press [STOP C] once to stop playback temporarily. • Refer to “Resume Playback” on page 73.
BASIC PLAYBACK * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 66 for the list of compatible discs.) 2 Use [K / L] to select a desired folder or track/file, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 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]. • To resume the track/file list, press [TITLE].
BASIC PLAYBACK KODAK Picture CD Using the Title / Disc Menu The Picture CD is a service to convert photographs taken by a conventional film camera into digital data and write the data on a CD. You can enjoy picture images on the TV set by playing back the Picture CDs. For details of KODAK Picture CD, contact a shop that provides developing service for Kodak Inc.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Introduction Resume Playback Note(s) You can play back from where you last stopped the disc. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Variable Skip / Variable Replay During playback, you can skip forward or backward by the amount of time you set in “Playback” menu. To set the time amount, refer to “ 8 Variable Skip / Replay” on page 105. During playback, press [SKIP ] if you want to skip forward. Press [REPLAY ] if you want to skip backward.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Step by Step Playback Chasing Playback during Recording 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 2) Press [G] repeatedly. Playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press [G] with the sound muted. To play back step by step backward: Press [H] repeatedly. Every time you press the button, the playback will go backward by one frame. • Press and hold [H] / [G] to reverse / advance continuously.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Marker Setting 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 1/ 5 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. 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 Basic Setup 1/ 5 DVD Video 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom to, then press [OK]. 1/ 5 1/ 5 Connections 2) Use [{ { / B] to select menu. e.g.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Repeat Playback Note(s) 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. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select menu. 1/ 5 to display the selection 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW Video K / L] to select a desired repeat type, then press [OK]. e.g.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Introduction Program Playback Playing Back the Autostart Recording You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 2) Use [K / L] to select “DISC Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “DISC Playback Mode” menu will appear. 4) Use [K / L] to select a desired track, then press [OK] or [B].
SEARCH Title / Chapter Search Track Search Using [H] / [G] Using [H] / [G] 1) During playback, press [G] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped. 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.
SEARCH Introduction Time Search 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. Connections 2) Use [{ { / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video Basic Setup e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 CD When time search is not available, counter are not displayed. Recording The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to , press [B].
SELECTING THE FORMAT FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format for audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback.
SELECTING THE FORMAT FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO 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. , then press [OK]. This function reduces noise in the playback picture. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 to display the selection 1/ 5 Connections 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ { / B] to select e.g.
INFORMATION ON EDITING Guide to a Title List 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 [DVD], then press [TITLE].
INFORMATION ON EDITING Introduction Edit Menu Media Available Features HDD HDD DVD-RW (VR Mode) ORG Playlist ORG Playlist DVD-R/RW (Video Mode) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Deleting selected titles Adding / deleting chapter marks Setting / deleting all chapter marks*1 Protecting a title ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Dividing a title ✔ Note(s) ✔*2 ✔ ✔ ✔ Setting or Releasing disc protect ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Combining a title ✔ ✔ Recording ✔ Adding a playlist ✔ Basic Setup ✔ Finalizing a disc De
EDITING 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. If you are editing the titles on HDD, press [HDD] first. If you are editing the titles on DVD, press [DVD] first. 1 2 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.
EDITING Introduction 4 Use [K / L] to select “Title Delete”, then press [OK]. HDD mode Connections Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Add to Playlist Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing DVD mode Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Recording 5 Basic Setup Play From Start Edit Title Delete Add To Playlist Dubbing The title is now deleted.
EDITING 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. 4 Use [K / L / { / B] to select the title you want to delete, then press [OK]. ORG Title List Title 1 12:00AM (1:00:00) THU JAN/ 9/14 CH10 SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press ‘CLEAR’ to confirm. 1/1 Trash mark will appear indicating the title is marked for deletion. 5 Repeat step 4 until you select all the titles you want to delete.
EDITING You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. PL Edit - Edit Title Name 1 Connections 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Introduction Putting Names on Titles Yes No MY FAVORITE 1 : 05 : 00 5 Press [RETURN] once or repeatedly to go back to the title list. For DVD, the data will be written onto the disc momentarily. Recording This operation may take a while to be completed.
EDITING 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: 1 2 3 4 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Play back the title up to the point where you want to set a new chapter mark. When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F]. Use [K / L] to select “Add”, then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Chapter Marks (Delete) To delete a chapter mark: Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Connections 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.) DVD Edit - Chapter Mark 1 Recording PL Add Delete Chapter Basic Setup 1 2 3 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu.
EDITING Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit chapters at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark’s too. You can specify the interval between chapter marks for titles that last more than 5 minutes. 1 2 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Dividing a Title Playlist You can divide one title into 2 new titles. Connections 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]. The title is now divided into 2 new titles, and it will go back to the title list automatically. Title name’s of the divided titles are identical, and index pictures are reset to the first scene at this point.
EDITING Combining Titles Playlist Playlist You can combine two titles into a single title. 1 2 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Title Combining”, then press [OK]. PL Edit 1 Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Title Combining JAN/ 9/14 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 : 05 : 00 Title combining setting window will appear. Selected title grays out, and the frame of the next title becomes yellow.
EDITING Introduction Deleting a Scene on 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 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Scene Delete”, then press [OK]. PL Edit 1 Basic Setup Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Title Combining JAN/ 9/14 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 Original Original To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them using the “Edit” menu. Connections 1 2 Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Protect”, then press [OK]. ORG Edit Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Protect Basic Setup 1 JAN/ 6/14 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 : 30 : 00 ORG Recording 3 With “OFF [OK].
EDITING Format You can erase all titles on a disc. 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 “Format”, then press [OK]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW playlist Disc Edit Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 5 Use [K / L] to select “Start”, then press [OK]. A pop up window will appear and prompt you to confirm. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
EDITING Introduction Choosing the Recording Format for a Blank DVD-RW Disc Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Format”, then press [OK]. Disc Edit Recording Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists Use [K / L] to select “Format Mode”, then press [OK]. Format Mode Format Mode 䂔 Video Videomode mode 䂔 VR VR mode mode Insert a blank disc. Formatting will start. Formatting is complete.
EDITING Deleting All Titles in HDD Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD Menu”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select the desired type of deletion, then press [OK]. Select “Delete All Unprotected Titles” to delete only unprotected titles. Select “Delete All Titles” to delete all titles including protected titles. Select “Delete All Playlists” to delete all playlists.
LIST OF SETTINGS Menu Playback pages 102-105 Items (highlight is the default) Parental Lock Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control PCM Set the type of sound signal which outputs from the digital audio output jack. Set the Language for disc menu Language. English French Spanish Other Audio Language Original English French Spanish Other Set the Language for Audio. Subtitle Language OFF English French Spanish Other Set the Language for Subtitles.
LIST OF SETTINGS Menu Display pages 106-108 Items (highlight is the default) CC Style Font Style pages 39-40 General Setting Contents Set Font Style of the displayed Caption. Font Opacity Solid Transparent Translucent Flash Set the Font Transparency (Opacity) of the displayed Caption. Font Color 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.
LIST OF SETTINGS Items (highlight is the default) V-Chip Downloadable Rating Region Rating Table Clear Rating Table Change Password Video pages 109-110 ON OFF TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide Video Input page 55 L1(Rear) L2(Front) Auto Finalize page 65 Disc Full Insert Chapter Marks at a preset time interval’s. Set the unit to Finalize the Disc automatically.
SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 102 EN Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel HDMI 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 4 5 Refer to 1 to 8 on pages 103-105 and set the selected item.
SETUPS Parental Lock (Default: OFF) (DVD only) Parental Lock If a password has not been set yet, proceed to A . If a password has been set already, proceed to B . Note(s) Change Password? Yes No Password Input Yes Your setting will be activated. B A password has been set already. • Use [the Number buttons] to enter the current password. Password Input Your setting will be activated. • If you want to change password, use [K / L] to select “Yes”.
SETUPS 2 C Disc Audio Choose the appropriate Audio setting for your external device. It will only affect disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Dolby Digital PCM Stream Use [K / L] to select desired item, then press [OK]. A B C A Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control PCM Dolby Digital 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 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 Your setting will be activated. If “Other” is selected for 3 to using [the Number buttons]. 5 , press 4-digit code - • Frame is 1 completed video image made up of 2 fields (There are 30 frames per second in NTSC video).
SETUPS Display 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 “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer DTV CC CC Style V-Chip Selection menu will appear. 4 5 1 Refer to 1 to 6 on pages 106-108 and set the selected item. • For 4 and 5 refer to pages 38-40. When you finish with the setting, press [MENU] to exit.
SETUPS FL Dimmer (Default: Bright) Set the Front Panel Display brightness. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. FL Dimmer If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when the power is in the standby mode. 6 V-Chip 1) Use [K / L] to select the desired rating, then press [OK] repeatedly to switch between view and block. When it is blocked a key icon will appear. e.g.
SETUPS [Canadian French Rating] Rating E Category 18ans+ 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 Downloadable Rating 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 Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. 1 Progressive Scan 2 TV Aspect 3 Video Input Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Connections 1 2 3 Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Introduction Video Submenu will appear. Recording When you finish with setting, press [MENU] to exit. Playback 4 5 Refer to 1 to 2 on page 110 and set the selected item.
SETUPS 1 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: 16:9 Wide) 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. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK].
SETUPS Format HDMI Audio RGB Range fun-Link (HDMI CEC) Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output. Set the appropriate color space for your display device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • When the connected device is not compatible with the Y/ Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB regardless of the setting. Playback 1 1 2 3 4 Recording 4 When you finish with the setting, press [MENU] to exit.
SETUPS 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. RGB Range Normal Enhanced Your setting will be activated. 4 fun-Link (HDMI CEC) (Default : OFF) fun-Link (HDMI CEC) ON OFF over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. • Remote Control batteries may be weak, replace them with new ones. • Leave the unit unplugged for 20-30 min, plug the unit back in. If the unit does not power on please contact our customer service center for service on the model. • The unit turns on automatically 2 seconds before the timer recording.
TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL Symptom DV signal cannot be input. Remedy • Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the DVC, and make sure that these units have stopped. • Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of signals are not supported. • Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC with another DV terminal is connected, the DV function will not operate.
TROUBLESHOOTING HDD / DVD RECORDING HDD DVD PLAYBACK GENERAL There is no sound or no subtitle. Español EN 115 Others Instructions continue on the next page. Function Setup Playback picture is distorted. Color of the picture is abnormal. • Check the TV aspect ratio. (Refer to page 110.) • A different aspect ratio will be used when the aspect ratio specified by the disc is not supported by this unit. • During fast forward or fast reverse, playback picture may be distorted. This is not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy • Resume function may be activated. Refer to page 73 to cancel the resume point. HDD playback suddenly stops. • 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 Symptom Playback does not start from the beginning. Dubbing cannot be executed. Titles cannot be edited or deleted. • The titles or the disc itself may be protected.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error message Cause Solution • The current selected parental level prohibits playback. • Check “Parental Lock” setting in “Playback” menu (page 103). Recording Error This program is not allowed to be recorded. • The recording function encountered a copy protection program. • Copy-righted programs cannot be recorded on this unit at any time. The unit will stop recording at any point and will display the message.
LANGUAGE CODE Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali;Bangla Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Fiji Finnish French Frisian Galician Georgian German Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi 118 EN Code 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 597
GLOSSARY 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. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital and MPEG audio to PCM. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect p Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height.
SPECIFICATIONS General HDD Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV system Recording Recording format 1 TB 120V AC +/- 10%, 60Hz +/- 5% 33W (standby: 5.7W) 16.6 x 2.5 x 12.0 inches (420 x 61.2 x 304.5mm) 7.28 lbs. ( 3.
ESPAÑOL Disco Grabable Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los siguientes discos y archivos. Discos reproducibles Logotipos Este aparato puede grabar a DVD-RW y DVD-R. Los discos DVD-R pueden ser grabados sólo una vez. Los discos DVD-RW pueden ser grabados y borrados muchas veces. Logotipos DVD-RW (mode de VR o Video) DVD-RW DVD-R Atributos Disco de 8 cm / 12 cm, un solo lado, una sola capa Tiempo de grabación máx. aprox.
ESPAÑOL Conexión Básica cable RCA de vídeo VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN L cable RCA de audio 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 Pantalla del panel frontal Introduction 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 Reproducción Directa 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]. 1 Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su disco con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba. Apuntando de nuevo [OPEN/CLOSE A] para cerrar la bandeja de discos. * Asegúrese de que el disco sea compatible con este aparato.
ESPAÑOL 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. Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “Doblaje”, y luego presione [OK]. Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “HDD DVD”, y luego presione [OK]. DVD a Unidad de disco rígido 4 Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “Añadir”, 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 y date of original retail purchase. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty. 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.
