DVD RECORDER WITH HARD DISC MODEL DV-HR300U OPERATION MANUAL 1 • The region number for this recorder is 1 IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) EZ SET UP (PROGRAMACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE CANAL/PUESTA EN HORA DEL RELOJ) 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to Recorder first. En primer lugar conecte la antena/el cable a el producto. 2 Then, plug into AC Power Outlet. A continuación, enchúfelos al tomacorriente de CA. 3 Do not press the POWER button until completion of EZ Set Up.
For future reference, record the model and serial number (located on the rear of the product) in the space provided. DV-HR300U Model No.: ———————————— Serial No.: ———————————— WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION : Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instructions for later use. ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................... 3 About START MENU .................................... 29 Features ....................................................... 6 About START MENU ...................................................... Basic START MENU Operation ..................................... Accessories ................................................. 7 Clock Setting ............................................... 30 Precautions about Using This Product .....
Contents HDD Playback .............................................. 64 Enjoying High Quality Sounds ................... 93 Playback ........................................................................ Playback from REC LIST ............................................... Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. Viewing Favorite Programs ............................................ Other Types of Playback ................................................
Features 1 A new timer recording system: “Easy Recording Guide” • The Recorder is equipped with a high-capacity hard disc, so you’ll have more chances than ever before for timer recording, and the new timer recording system makes this even easier. A schedule grid of times and channels is displayed on the screen, and by simply designating cells in the grid with the remote control, timer programming becomes as easy as circling your favorite shows in the newspaper.
Features 7 Comprehensive editing functions (Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR mode on DVD-RW can be edited.) 1Play list edit This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a “Play List”) from a recorded original video (title). You can rearrange scenes and combine them with other scenes, or rearrange titles. This is convenient when you want to dub and save only the necessary scenes and titles.
Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at high temperature. Do not place objects on the Recorder. • If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area abound the Recorder or discs to reach a high temperature. • Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the top of the Recorder.
Precautions about Using This Product Upkeep of cabinet • The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling. • In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunctions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty. Please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.
About Hard Disc (HDD) This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated “HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the Recorder. Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or recording of noise. • Do not subject to any vibration or impact. • Do not place at a cramped location which might block the cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the Recorder.
About DVD Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder • The following discs can be played back and recorded with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs). • Since this Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format, use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or package. • Use discs that are compatible with standards as indicated by the presence of the following logo marks on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed.
About DVD *7 About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) Æ Playing MP3 discs • Some MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded. • The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8. • The multi-session discs cannot be played.
About DVD Recording Formats • There are two recording formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode. • The recording format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Discs for Recording (page 12). • Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc. Recording Time • The recording mode that can be set varies according to the recording format. Refer to the table below for the applicable recording mode.
About DVD Using the Proper Disc Unrecordable Material Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. Select the disc and recording format by referring to the table below.
Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 106 for details about Initialization.) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set to automatically begin initializing in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialized in the Video mode (page 106).
About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. 1 2 2 1. English 2. Chinese 3 2 4 16:9 LB 1. English 2. Chinese 5 2 123 456 z Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track.
Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER (p. 26) STANDBY indicator (p. 26) TIMER indicator (p. 44) CHANNEL "/' PLAY/REC indicators (for HDD) (pp. 39, 64) PLAY/REC indicators (for DVD) (pp. 41, 69) 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 Disc tray (p. 40) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40) RESET (p. 110) LINE IN 3 (p. 97) • AUDIO Input jacks • VIDEO Input jack • S-VIDEO Input jack DV IN terminal (p.
Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 2 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 1 POWER (p. 26) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40) 3 Number buttons (pp. 21, 45) 4 CH DISPLAY (p. 33) 5 TIME SHIFT (p. 37) 6* START MENU (p. 29) 7* HDD (p. 35) 8* REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 65, 73) 9* Cursor buttons (' /" /\ /|) (pp. 27, 29) 10* EXIT (p. 29) 11 COLOR BUTTON (pp. 43, 65) Blue (A), Red (B), Green (C), Yellow (D) 12* REV (pp. 37, 67, 71) 13* STILL/PAUSE (pp.
Major Components Loading the Batteries 1 • • • • • While pressing Y down, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Load the batteries. Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles and are positioned as indicated. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. NOTE Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity.
Major Components Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal Remote Control) The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. To enter the Manufacturer’s Code for your TV, follow the instructions below. There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will function with your TV. Setting the Manufacturer’s Code 1 2 3 Press POWER and CH ' of TV CONTROL simultaneously. • Two types of remote control codes operate this Recorder: RC-1 and RC-2.
Basic Connection 1 Easy Connection The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programs. To use a cable box or satellite receiver, see “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 24 and 25. Important! •Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting the cables. •This Recorder is equipped with copy protection technology.
Basic Connection Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commercially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. Connecting Using an S-VIDEO Output TV Connect the S-VIDEO Output jack on this Recorder to the Svideo input jack on your TV using an S-video cable (commercially available).
CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (1) 1 The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when receiving only a few scrambled channels. When many or all the channels are scrambled, see the connection on page 25. Using this connection, you can: •Record unscrambled CATV signals by selecting them on this Recorder.
CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2) 1 The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when many or all the channels received are scrambled. Using this connection, you can: •Record any CATV signals by selecting them on the cable box or satellite receiver. •Record using the “AV AUTO REC” function (see page 55) when LINE IN 1 is used for cable box/satellite receiver connection.
EZ Set Up Important! (Caution during EZ Set Up): • Do not press POWER on the Recorder or remote control. The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the Recorder and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet. POWER Important! When using a cable box: • See “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 24 and 25. • Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.
Connection Guide Before using the Recorder, use the Connection Guide function for easy initial settings regarding TV connection, on-screen language, etc. Selecting the TV Terminal 5 Preparation Press ' / " to select the type of video input terminal on the connected TV. CONNECTION GUIDE •Turn on the power of TV. •Switch TV input to the AV input used to connect to the Recorder. 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM SELECT TV TERMINAL VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO Press and hold CONNECTION GUIDE for more than 2 seconds.
Connection Guide 14 Press ' / " to select “DIGITAL Advanced Setting 10 Press ' / " to select “PROGRESSIVE OUT”, then press SET/ENTER. CONNECTION GUIDE 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM IMAGE/SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET TV MODE [ NORMAL (4:3) ] SET PROGRESSIVE OUT [ OFF ] SET DD OUTPUT LEVEL [ NO ] SET DIGITAL AUDIO OUT [ Dolby Digital ] SET •The “SETS PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT” screen is displayed. 11 Press \ / | to select “PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON” or “PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF”, then press SET/ENTER.
About START MENU About START MENU With this Recorder, you can call up functions like Playback, Edit and Other Settings from the START MENU. For details on operation procedures, see the page explaining each option. 1 2 Basic START MENU Operation 1 START MENU[REC LIST] 3 START MENU[REC LIST] Press START MENU to display the START MENU.
Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting (If you know a channel that carries EDS signals) Important! When using a cable box: • See “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 24 and 25. • Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals. 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. START MENU[REC LIST] REC LIST 8 Press SET/ENTER to select “TIME ZONE”. 9 Press \ / | to select the desired time zone.
Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. 3 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”. 4 Press ' / " to select “CLOCK SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER. 5 Press ' / " to select “MANUAL SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER.
Channel Setting Channel Setting Adding/Erasing Channel Memory This Recorder can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory. (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125) Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory. 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. 1 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. 2 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”.
Display Information Content of TV Screen Display When the power is turned on or the channel is switched. 3 STEREO L R SAP 1 2 34 SAP ON 5 Display automatically disappears in 3 seconds. Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of Titles When HDD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (HDD mode) 1 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD. • The HDD information screen is displayed.
Display Information Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of Titles Switching Front Panel Display When DVD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (DVD mode) 1 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD. • The DVD information screen is displayed. 1 Disc type, recording format, original title playback/Play List playback indicators 1 DVD-RW VR OR I G I N AL F I NE REMAIN 0h49m 1 / 7 1 / 1 0 0 : 0 0 : 1 2 TI TL E RE PE AT Front panel display 1 Turn the power on.
Preparation to Operate This Recorder HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R CD-RW MP3 MP3 Buttons used for this operation. Buttons with the same name on the Recorder and remote control will perform the same operation. Buttons on Remote Control Buttons on Recorder 1 Turn on the power of TV. 4 Operating HDD Press . • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up, and HDD operation is enabled.
Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback With this Recorder, you can enjoy Time Shift Viewing and Chasing Playback—distinctive features of a HDD. 1 Time Shift Viewing 2 Chasing Playback While you are watching a program, the phone rings.... At times like this, you can pause the program by pressing a button and watch the rest later. You return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progress....
Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback Time Shift Viewing HDD 1 Chasing Playback HDD Press TIME SHIFT while viewing a program. 1 • Playback starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. (Chasing Playback) • Press FSTILL/PAUSE to pause playback (Still Playback). To cancel Still Playback, press FSTILL/PAUSE or |PLAY. • Pause screen will be displayed in a few seconds. Pause icon (This will become a square icon during Time Shift Viewing.
Recording to HDD This section explains recording on the hard disc (HDD). (For information on recording to DVD, see page 40.) Confirming Remaining Time for Recording To confirm on TV screen • Press ON SCREEN (under the cover). To confirm on front display panel • Press DISPLAY (under the cover). Confirming Remaining Time This display means that you can record 20 hours more in FINE mode.
Recording to HDD Direct Recording to HDD HDD 6 Press REC PAUSE to resume recording. 7 Press REC STOP to stop recording. Explained below is the standard procedure for recording the program being viewed onto HDD. • A maximum of 12 hours can be recorded onto HDD in one direct recording session. • A maximum of 199 programs can be recorded (saved) onto HDD. NOTE • The content being recorded will not be recorded if power failure occurs or if power cord is accidentally unplugged.
Recording to DVD This section explains recording on the DVD (For information on recording to HDD, see page 38.) Checking Remaining Time and Other Information Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) during DVD playback or recording. • Disc capacity and the number of recorded titles, etc. are displayed. It is recommended to confirm before recording.
Recording to DVD 2 Set a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. • When a new DVD-RW disc not initialized yet is set, VR mode initializing starts automatically. When initializing is over, you can start recording. • When you want to re-initialize in Video mode, select “DVD VIDEO MODE INIT.” screen (page 106). • When you want to initialize in Video mode from the beginning, select AUTO INITIALIZE screen (page 106). 3 Press Number buttons or CHANNEL ' / " to select the channel to record.
Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time HDD Recording Recording Recording Recording Mode Time (approx.) Mode Time (approx.
Timer Recording Easy Recording Guide HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • This lets you set the timer recording schedule for the next 7 days simply by filling in the pertinent blocks in the onscreen time schedule. • You can set timer recording for up to a maximum of 32 programs. (This includes Favorite Program Recording, Timer Dubbing, VCR Plus+ and Timer Recording.
Timer Recording 7 Press ' / " to select the recording disc (“HDD” or “DVD”), then press SET/ENTER. • You cannot select “DVD” to record more than 6 hours. 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TIMER PROGRAM SET THE TIMER RECORDING DATE, TIME, CHANNEL AND MEDIA. 12/25 [SAT] 10 : 45 AM – 11 : 30 AM AIR/CATV CH 33 HDD – – – TIMER PROG INFO – – – HDD TIMER RECORDING FINE MODE: • Press \ / | to select the item you want to correct such as the start/stop time, then press ' / " to correct. (For details refer to page 46.
Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus+® System HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 4 DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • The VCR Plus+® System allows you to program your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode number. • The PlusCode numbers are listed in most newspapers, television guides, and local CATV listings.
Timer Recording 7 Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER. • Timer Setting will be completed and “TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK” screen will appear. To continue timer recording with VCR Plus+, select VCR Plus+, press SET/ENTER and follow the same procedure from step 2. NOTE Timer Recording from an External Equipment (e.g. CATV box) using VCR Plus+ System • Press \ / | in step 4 to select “AIR/CATV”, then press ' / " to select “EXT.”.
Timer Recording 5 Timer Recording by Specifying Date, Time and Channel HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE Press ' / " to set the recording start time (hour), then press |. TIMER PROGRAM 12/26 6 MODE: HDD REMAIN: 19h47m REC. TIME: 0h02m 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / "/\ / | to select “TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK”, then press SET/ENTER.
Timer Recording 11 Press \ / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ENTER. COMPLETE REC. MODE SELECT DAILY ENTER ADVANCED n ENTER WEEKLY RETURN ONCE • When you select “ADVANCED” see page 51. 12 Press ' / " to select the recording mode, then press SET/ ENTER. • If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again. When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is selected: • Select the recording mode with \ / |, then press SET/ENTER.
Timer Recording Favorite Program Timer Recording 6 • Select a column displayed as “NOT REGISTERED”. HDD If you register weekly drama and serial programs to the Recorder, you can automatically record to HDD. (Favorite Program Timer Recording) • There are two ways to register the favorite programs. Overwrite Program Timer • This function allows you to additionally record a program every time it is on the air. It is convenient when you want to store a serial drama, feature program, etc.
Timer Recording 8 1 Press \ / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ ENTER. 2 Press ' / " to select recording mode, then press SET/ENTER. 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TIMER PROGRAM DAILY 9:30 PM ~ 10:00 PM CH 1 Changing the Content of Register • You can change date, channel, registered name and recording mode. 1 Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover). 2 Press Green (C) to select “OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM” or “SERIAL PROGRAM”.
Timer Recording Timer Program Detail Setting HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R • Select “ADVANCED” during timer programming to set the following: Register and Change Program Name (page 51) • You can input capital letters, small letters, numerals, symbols and space up to 64 characters. High Speed Dubbing Priority (page 52) • You can high speed dub programs timer recorded on HDD to DVD in Video mode if you set “HI SP DUB PRIORITY”.
Timer Recording 3 Change title name 1 Press Red (B) or Green (C) to select the character to change. • When you want to insert characters, move the cursor to the position you want to insert by pressing Red (B) or Green (C). Recording to Prepare for Dubbing to DVD in Video Mode 1 2 Press Blue (A) to erase the character to change. When you set a timer program, select “ADVANCED”, then press SET/ENTER. TIMER PROGRAM 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM SET THE TIMER RECORDING DATE, TIME, CHANNEL AND MEDIA.
Timer Recording Registering as Favorite Program 1 When you set a timer program, select “ADVANCED”, then press SET/ENTER. 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TIMER PROGRAM SET THE TIMER RECORDING DATE, TIME, CHANNEL AND MEDIA. 12/26 [SUN] 10 : 31 AM – 10 : 33 AM AIR/CATV CH 1 HDD – – – TIMER PROG INFO – – – MODE: HDD REMAIN: 19h47m REC. TIME: 0h02m FAVORITE PROGRAM: OVRWRITE COMPLETE 2 FINE HDD TIMER RECORDING HI SP DUBBING: OFF REC.
Timer Recording Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R Confirming the Content of a Timer Program in Detail or Change Its Content 4 The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • You can confirm, change and cancel the content of timer programs set by “EASY REC. GUIDE”, “VCR Plus+”, “TIMER PROGRAM” and “TIMER DUBBING”. • The Timer Program List shows all timer programs set. TIMER PROGRAM LIST CAN CHECK, CHANGE OR CANCEL TIMER PROGRAM.
Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC) HDD When connected to a satellite receiver, etc. with a timer recording function, this Recorder can be used to automatically record the timer program. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver, etc. for instructions on how to set the timer program.) Recording with AV AUTO REC 1 • Set the recording timer on the satellite receiver, etc. for the program you wish to record. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver, etc.
Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC) To Cancel the AV AUTO REC Function Before Recording Press POWER. • The Recorder is turned on and the AV AUTO REC function will be canceled with the “AUTO REC” indicator on the front display panel turned off. During Recording Press REC STOP. • The “AUTO REC” indicator will be turned off. • Timer recording is given priority when timer recording and AV AUTO REC times overlap.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types Limitation during Dubbing Stopping the Dubbing in the Middle You can dub from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. It is recommended to dub important programs recorded on HDD to DVD for safe keeping. • Can dub up to five titles (programs) in one session. • Cannot dub programs that are not recorded properly. • When dubbing “Copy Once” enabled program from HDD to DVD-RW (CPRM compatible) is stopped in the middle, the part that was dubbed will be erased from HDD.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Title Name and Chapter Mark Copied during Dubbing • Title name and chapter mark are as follows: Rate Conversion Dubbing Title Name Chapter Mark HDD↔DVD (VR mode) ✕ ✕ HDD→DVD (Video mode) ✕ *1 — ✕ — Title Name Chapter Mark DVD (VIDEO mode)→HDD High Speed Dubbing *2 HDD→DVD (VR mode) ✕ HDD→DVD (VIDEO mode) ✕ ✕ *3 ✕ ✕ Can dub. — Cannot dub.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Timer Dubbing/Dubbing Immediately (HDD↔DVD) High Speed Dubbing (HDD→DVD) HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE When dubbing from HDD to DVD Load a recordable disc onto the disc tray, then press HDD. • Load the disc formatted in either VR mode or Video mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. When dubbing from DVD to HDD Load a disc that recorded the title you want to dub, then press DVD. • The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) 8 1 Press ' / " to input start time (hour), then press SET/ENTER. 2 Press ' / " to input start time (minute), then press SET/ENTER. DUBBING HDD ORIGINAL s DVD 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM SELECTED TIME: 0h 10m DVD REMAN: 2h10m IF YOU SET TIMER DUBBING, YOU CAN START DUBBING AT A SPECIFIED TIME AUTOMATICALLY. SET STARTING TIME, THEN SET AUTOMATIC FINALIZE (YES/NO) (ONLY IN CASE OF DVD DUBBING).
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Dubbing Titles Recorded as Favorite Program HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R You can dub HDD recorded favorite programs to DVD and keep in a safe place. Dubbing SERIAL Program 1 Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover). 2 Press Green (C) (SERIAL PROGRAM). 3 Press ' / " to select program name to dub, then press SET/ ENTER. FAVORITE PROGRAM SERIAL PROGRAM PROGR. 1 PROGR.
Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When You Cannot Record Problem • • • • • No disc in the Recorder. Unrecordable disc is loaded. Not enough disc capacity. Recorder cannot identify the disc. Disc is protected. • Not enough HDD capacity. • In the middle of dubbing. Suggested Solution • Load recordable DVD. • Load recordable DVD with enough capacity. • Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD for recording.
Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When You Cannot Timer Record Problem • • • • • No disc in the Recorder. Unrecordable disc is loaded. Not enough disc capacity. Recorder cannot identify the disc. Disc is protected. • Not enough HDD capacity. • Number of timer programs set has reached the limit. • Dubbing recorded title. • Playing back the DVD. • In the middle of direct recording. Suggested Solution • Load recordable DVD. • Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
HDD Playback REC LIST: If you select the program you want to watch from the list of recorded programs (REC LIST) and press SET/ENTER, playback will begin. NOTE • To display the counter during playback, press ON SCREEN (page 33). To playback edited video: • When playing back video which has been edited (for example, by making a play list), use Seamless Playback for smoother connection between scenes. • For details on “SEAMLESS PLAYBACK” settings, see page 103. HDD Press HDD to select HDD mode.
HDD Playback Playback from REC LIST HDD 1 Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. • HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on. 2 Press REC LIST to display REC LIST (THUMBNAIL). • The REC LIST can also be displayed from the START MENU (see page 29). • To switch between Original Title List and Play List, press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST. Each time the button is pressed, “ORIGINAL” (original titles) or “PLAY LIST” is selected in turn.
HDD Playback Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) HDD HDD You can start playback from the title you want to see. 1 Viewing Favorite Programs Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. When you play back “Favorite Programs” recorded on HDD, follow the operations below. 1 Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. 2 Press DIRECT while playback stops or during playback.
HDD Playback Other Types of Playback HDD • This section explains other types of HDD playback operations. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Still Picture Playback/ Frame Advance Playback This feature enables still playback and frame advance playback. 1 • Playback pauses. • PLAY indicator (for HDD) on the front of Recorder blinks during Still Picture Playback. Use to fast forward/reverse programs being played. 1 Press JFWD or GREV during playback.
HDD Playback 4 Switching Audio Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE) You can change the audio output channel during HDD playback. Each time AUDIO is pressed, the audio channels change. • The way audio channels change differs depending on the sound recorded on HDD. See the table of SAP on page 99 for details. NOTE • When you play a program recorded in dual mono, and if you are listening to the Dolby Digital sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio channel.
DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of DVD-R/RW discs recorded with this Recorder, commercially available DVD Video discs (like movies) and CDs. • To playback a DVD-R/RW recorded with this Recorder, select the title to be played back, and then start playback. • Display the list of initial images (thumbnails) for each title, and select a title. (REC LIST) 1 Press POWER to turn the power on. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE DVD Load a disc on the disc tray.
DVD/CD Playback 4 5 Press ' / " to select the title. Press SET/ENTER. • Playback of the selected title will begin. 6 To stop playback, press ■STOP/ LIVE. NOTE • If a disc recorded in Video mode has been finalized (pages 15, 106), a menu screen will be created automatically to enable playback with other DVD players. For that reason, the menu screen is different before and after finalization.
DVD/CD Playback Other Types of Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD • This section explains other types of DVD playback operations. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Fast Forward/Reverse functions when JFWD or GREV is pressed during playback. Example: When JFWD is pressed • The search speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button.
DVD/CD Playback 4 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to end Repeat Playback. • The end point of the part (B) will be memorized and the Repeat Playback for the specified part (A-B) starts. 5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback. Function Control You can do things like specify a title or chapter, and adjust settings for video and audio if you press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. (For details see page 75.
DVD Playback Fast Forward/Reverse • You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse over a boundary between titles. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be canceled and normal playback will be selected automatically. • Audio is not played back during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse. • Subtitles are not played back with DVD video discs and video CDs during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.
MP3 File Playback CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 NOTE • When the DV input is selected, discs cannot be played back if “DV LINK” is set to “ON”. You can enjoy other sounds by switching to other channels. • See page 12 for details about the MP3 file format. 1 2 Press DVD to select DVD mode. Load an MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW, then press DVD MENU. CD MP3 1 1 WOLF 3 ANGEL 1 4 2 SHARK 1 4 TRISH 1 To Play Another File (music title) during Playback 1 Press ■STOP/LIVE to stop playback.
Settings During Playback Function Control Operation Procedure Function Control HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R DVD VIDEO This lets you make various settings at once, like subtitle and angle setting, and title selection for Direct Playback. Depending on your preferences, you can adjust video and enjoy audio with a greater sense of presence. Operation is the same for HDD and DVD. 1 Press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. • The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title Number (Direct Title Skip) • Shows the title number being played back. You can skip to the start of the title. Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) • Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter. Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip) • Shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc to the present. This lets you skip based on time.
Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE VIDEO CD DVD-R DVD VIDEO AUDIO CD Plays back from HDD, DVD or CD while recording a program onto HDD. Viewing the Program Being Recorded from the Beginning while Recording to HDD (Chasing Playback) 1 Press |PLAY during recording. • The program being recorded will play back from the beginning. 2 Press G REV or J FWD during Chasing Playback.
Function Menu How to Use the FUNCTION MENU HDD Allows you to call up “HI SP DUB PRIORITY” from REC LIST and cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting. • The FUNCTION MENU can be called up during HDD playback. 1 Press REC LIST or select REC LIST in START MENU screen. • The REC LIST screen is displayed. 2 3 Press ' / " / \ / | to select the title you wish to cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting for. Press YELLOW (D). • The FUNCTION MENU is displayed with the cursor at “HI SP DUB PRIORITY”.
Editing (HDD/DVD) About Editing Editing Procedure Content that can be edited and editing operations vary according to the recording mode. Basic procedure for editing an original title recorded in VR mode Recordings on HDD, or on DVD-RW in VR mode Load a disc. You can do various types of editing with this Recorder alone.
Editing (HDD/DVD) Edit Screen Title being edited 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER 2 01 00: 00: 02 00 SPECIFY ERASE RANGE SELECT ENTER ENTER n RETURN Chapter being edited Time being edited Switching between Original and Play List (Play Lists can be created only for HDD or VR mode) Switching when the Recorder power is on ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST in the sto
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) HDD 5 • The selected title is paused. TITLE: CH 33 FINE TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER VR MODE Selects a scene from an original video and erase it. • To erase all titles, see page 87. • To erase by title (or chapter), see page 87. 1 2 PLAY 6 7 SET START POINT Press |PLAY to start playback.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) 9 Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the contents. • The title is played back without the scene to be erased. Press Yellow (D) (ERASE) to erase. • Go to step 10. • Press RETURN to cancel scene erase. 10 Press \ to select “YES”, then press SET/ENTER.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 4 Press ' / " / \ / | to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU). 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE DVD-R TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 4:00 PM – 4:10 PM 1 • When you record, a title name including the date, time and channel number is automatically created. You can freely change this title name.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) HDD 5 EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE DVD-RW TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM Changes the still frame picture displayed at the Thumbnail screen of the REC LIST to your favorite scene within the title. • Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited. 2 Press SET/ENTER.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) HDD 6 TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER VR MODE Divides a title into multiple chapters and make editing and dubbing of chapter as unit easier. • Find the scene to erase using JFWD, GREV, FSTILL/PAUSE, K, L, or SLOW on the remote comtrol. Before Starting Editing 7 Press START MENU. Press SET/ENTER at the point where you want to divide.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) HDD DVD-RW VR MODE Combines two adjacent chapters into a single chapter. NOTE • You cannot combine chapters automatically recorded when a scene was erased. Before Starting Editing • Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited. 1 Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) HDD DVD-RW VR MODE Disables edit and erase so you cannot mistakenly change or erase the content of a title.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Erasing All Titles HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R This erases the entire contents of a HDD or DVD-RW. (Except titles for which title protect has been set.) You can erase the following: • HDD (ORIGINAL): Erases all titles recorded on the HDD. When originals are erased, play lists are also erased. • HDD (PLAY LIST): Erases all play lists created on the HDD. Even if play lists are erased, the original titles are not erased.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Creating a Play List HDD 5 DVD-RW VR MODE You can create a Play List by copying a title or chapter units from an original. Also you can select your favorite scenes from originals, and compile them into a Play List. 1 Press ' / " to select “COPY TITLE/CHAPTER”. 2 Press SET/ENTER. •REC LIST (Thumbnail) screen of the original appears. 6 1 Press ' / " / \ / | to select title to copy.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) 6 Find the place where you want to end copying, then press SET/ ENTER. •If you press RETURN, you can reselect the start point. EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List (ADD SCENE) HDD TITLE: CH33 FINE 1 07 00 : 00 : 32 14 CONFIRM CONTENT? •When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter, the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) 5 Adding a Title or Chapter •If you fast reverse to a scene prior to the start point, the start point will be canceled. •When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86) 1 Select “ADD CHAPTER/TITLE”, then press SET/ENTER.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) HDD 6 •If a point prior to the selected title is selected as the destination, the title will move to the point immediately prior to the selected title. •Press Green (C) (UNDO) to restore to the state before the movement. Operate according to the instructions on the screen. DVD-RW VR MODE Freely changes the sequence of titles. EDIT(HDD PLAYLIST) Press SET/ENTER.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) HDD DVD-RW Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) HDD VR MODE VR MODE Selects and erases unnecessary scenes. Even if you erase a scene in a play list, this will not affect the original video. Divides a title into multiple chapters. This makes editing and dubbing in chapter units more convenient. 1 1 Select “EDIT” at the “EDIT/ ERASE” in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER. •The Thumbnail screen appears.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection The Recorder (Red) (White) To AUDIO Output jacks Audio cable (commercially available) (Red) (White) Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio with a Digital Connection • Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS digital surround amplifier to the Recorder’s coaxial or optical DIGITAL AUDIO Output jack (terminal) provides richer, more powerful audio play.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection Digital Connection to an MD Recorder or Other Audio Equipment without a Dolby Digital Decoder The Recorder Audio CD or Video CD • You can enjoy these discs by playing them back by the ordinary playback procedure. (The normal audio output is not played back for discs recorded with DTS.
Recording from External Equipment Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R • When this Recorder is connected with a DV-format camcorder using a DV cable, you can record and edit with minimal deterioration of picture and sound quality using a digital signal. • You can also display an operation panel for digital camcorder control on the screen, and operate using the buttons on the panel. This allows easy recording onto disc.
Recording from External Equipment Recording with This Recorder (DV Capture) 1 2 Press HDD or DVD to select the media to record to. Select audio to be input from the digital camcorder. • Before starting recording, check setting of “DV AUDIO INPUT” using “DV SETTING” (page 104). 3 Press INPUT to select “DV”. • The setting will cycle as follows each time you press the button. L1 (IN 1) TV channels 4 L2 (IN 2) DV (DV IN) L3 (IN 3) Perform digital camcorder playback.
Recording from External Equipment Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 2 Select audio to be input from the external equipment. To record to HDD • Switch audio of the external equipment to the audio you want to capture. To record to DVD • Select audio using “EXTERNAL AUDIO” (page 98). • Select “L CH” or “R CH” with “DUAL MONO REC. SET” (page 98) to record in Video mode.
Function Setting Settings of This Recorder This section explains various settings relating to recording and playback which can be used to get more out of the Recorder. • For details about each setting, see the corresponding pages. REC. FUNCTION s page 98 VIEW/PLAY SETTING s page 100 ADJUSTMENT s page 102 INITIALIZE/FINALIZE s page 106 REC. FUNCTION AUTO CHAPTER • This sets the interval of automatic chapter setting during recording.
Function Setting Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode. Example: Setting “EXTERNAL AUDIO” under “REC. FUNCTION” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER.
Function Setting VIEW/PLAY SETTING PASSWORD SETTING DVD PLAY SETTING PASSWORD •This sets the password for setting or changing Parental Control. 4 digit number PARENTAL CONTROL •This lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content. •Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.) •When “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set to “OFF”, DVD discs can be played back regardless of the parental level.
Function Setting Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode. Example: Setting “DVD PLAY SETTING” under “VIEW/PLAY SETTING” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[OTHER SETTINGS] DUBBING INITIALIZE/ FINALIZE OTHER SETTINGS DISPLAYS SET ITEMS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK INFORMATION 2 Press \ / | to select “VIEW/PLAY SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VIDEO/ AUDIO SETTING AUTO SETTING/MANUAL SETTING •Before timer programming, check that the clock is set correctly, and set it correctly if it is not. If the clock is not set correctly, you cannot perform setting for features like VCR Plus+ programming. •Setting methods are slightly different from basic operation. See page 30.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT VIDEO/ AUDIO SETTING DD OUTPUT LEVEL •This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sound NO (dynamic range), and play back at the average volume. Use this YES when it is hard to hear dialog. NO: This outputs recorded audio as is. YES*: This raises the average volume when playing back Dolby Digital audio so that the volume sounds the same as an audio CD. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “NO”.) * Lower the volume before setting.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT OPTION SETTING ALTERNATE RECORDING •This function is for switching recording to HDD when you originally set to record to DVD-R/RW but could not because of the disc situation. This function works in the following cases. * 1 When there is not enough disc capacity left in DVD. 2 When a disc which cannot record is loaded. 3 When you forget to load a disc. 4 When a disc is playing within 2 minutes prior to the start of timer recording.
Function Setting Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting Example: Setting “VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING” under “ADJUSTMENT” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[OTHER SETTINGS] 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM REC LIST EDIT/ ERASE DUBBING TIMER PROGRAM/ CHECK INITIALIZE/ FINALIZE OTHER SETTINGS DISPLAYS SET ITEMS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK INFORMATION 2 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”. OTHER SETTINGS[ADJUSTMENT] REC.
Function Setting Initialization Finalization Before recording to DVD-RW, initialize the disc in VR mode or Video mode. You can also initialize the HDD. Initialize the HDD only after dubbing important recordings onto DVD-R/RW disc(s). Finalization is done so that a recorded DVD-R/RW disc can be played back with other recorders. INITIALIZE INITIALIZE DVD VR MODE INIT. •When recording with a DVD-RW in VR mode, initialize in VR mode before you start recording.
Function Setting Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE 4 • Initializing (or finalizing) will be executed. Example: Setting “DVD VR MODE INIT.” (VR mode) 1 INITIALIZE DVD VR MODE INIT. DVD VIDEO MODE INIT. AUTO INITIALIZE HDD INITIALIZE 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “INITIALIZE/FINALIZE”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[INITIALIZE/FINALIZE] 1 Press \ / | to select “YES”, then press SET/ENTER.
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Recorder. Perform the checks listed below before calling service. Problem Suggested Solution The Recorder power does not turn on. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? • If the power cord is plugged into the outlet, unplug it once, wait about one minute, and then plug it in again. Then turn power on. The Recorder sounds like it is operating, even when power is turned off.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded • This Recorder is compatible with the copy guard of analog copy protect system. Some discs contain a copy to a VCR, or played back through a VCR. prohibiting signal. If you try to playback such a disc through a VCR, or record to a VCR and playback, copy guard will prevent normal playback. TV operates incorrectly.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution Timer recording was set, but not executed. • • • • Was there a power failure while standing by for timer recording? Is the HDD or DVD full? Erase unnecessary titles from the list. Were you performing dubbing? If you use the Recorder at a location with low temperature, the HDD may enter the preparation state. Set and leave power “ON” for a while before timer recording is performed.
On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to DVD Discs and the HDD • The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. Error message CANNOT PLAY BACK THIS DISC. THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC. REGION CODE OF DISC IS WRONG. DISC IS NOT INSERTED. CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION. DISC IS PROTECTED. COULD NOT REPAIR THE DISC. COULD NOT FINALIZE. THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED. RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE. CANNOT RECORD MORE.
On-screen Error Messages Error message Possible Error RECORDING WAS STOPPED DUE TO FULL DISC. REPAIRING THE DISC. • Occurs when empty space in the disc runs out. • Occurs when recording stops before disc information has been correctly written onto a DVD, due to a problem like a power failure. • Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be recorded to or played because it is a non-standard or scratched, etc. • Occurs if you try to record “Copy Once” video onto DVD-R or nonCPRM compatible DVD-RW.
On-screen Error Messages Messages during Dubbing Error message CANNOT HIGH SPEED DUB THIS TITLE. TITLE PROTECTION IS SET. CANCEL TITLE PROTECTION BEFORE DUBBING. CANNOT DUB TO DISC DUE TO COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM. TIMER PROGRAM EXCEEDS THE MAX. CANNOT DUB TO THE DISC. CANNOT DUB FROM THE DISC. COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM WILL BE MOVED.
Glossary Alternate Recording If you set to Exact Recording but the timer recording program will not fit into a single DVD-R/RW, the Recorder will automatically perform Alternate Recording to HDD. The Recorder will also perform Alternate Recording to HDD if you forget to load a DVDR/RW. Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).
Glossary Finalization This is done to enable playback of discs (Video mode) recorded with this Recorder using other DVD-RW and DVD-R compatible DVD players. (We do not guarantee that playback will be possible with all DVD players.) The DVD players which can play back VR mode discs are those with an “ ” indication. High Speed Dubbing Priority This function lets you perform high speed dubbing to a DVD even in Video mode after recording, by setting High Speed Dubbing Priority to “YES” when recording to HDD.
Glossary Remote Control Code This is the type of the remote control signal for operating the recorder. There are two types of remote control signal: “Remote Control No. 1” (RC-1) and “Remote Control No. 2” (RC-2). Resume Playback If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Recorder stores the stop position in memory, and this function lets you playback from that stopping point.
Specifications General HDD capacity: ................................ Power supply: ................................. Power consumption (Normal): ..................................... Power consumption (Standby): ................................... Dimensions: .................................... Weight: ............................................ Operating temperature ................... Storage temperature: ...................... Operating humidity: ........................ TV systems: .................
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ESPAÑOL (Guía de operación rápida) MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES .... 121 Guía de operación rápida en español ............. 122 Conexión básica ................................................................. EZ Set Up ........................................................................... Antes de utilizar la grabadora ............................................ Grabación directa en HDD ................................................. Grabación directa en DVD .....................................
Para futura referencia, anote los números de modelo y de serie (indicados en la parte posterior este producto) en el espacio provisto. No. de modelo: DV-HR300U No. de serie: AVISO: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O ELECTROCHOQUE NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCION PELIGRO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO ABRIR PRECAUCION: TPARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA, NO QUITE LA CUBIERTA. EL USUARIO NO DEBERA DAR NINGUN TIPO DE SERVICIO A NINGUNA PARTE INTERNA.
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES PRECAUCIÓN: Lea todas estas instrucciones 14. Puesta a tierra de la antena exterior – Si una antena exterior o sistema de cables esta conectado al producto, asegúrese de que la antena o sistema de cables esté puesto a tierra de forma que proporcione cierta protección contra sobretensiones y acumulaciones de cargas estáticas.
Guía de operación rápida en español 5 Conexión básica La conexión siguiente es la conexión básica para ver o grabar programas de TV. Conecte los enchufes de salida VIDEO/ AUDIO en su VCR, a los enchufes de entrada de VIDEO/AUDIO en su TV usando un cable de audio/video.
Guía de operación rápida en español Antes de utilizar la grabadora 1 4 • Empieza la grabación y se visualiza el icono REC. • El indicador REC (para HDD) de la parte delantera de la grabadora se enciende en rojo durante la grabación. Coencte la alimentación del televisor. • Cuando la grabadora esté conectada a otro equipo de audio, encienda también ese equipo. • Cambie la entrada de TV a la entrada de AV utilizada para conectar la grabadora.
Guía de operación rápida en español 3 Pulse OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja del disco. 4 Pulse DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. • El botón DVD de la parte delantera de la grabadora se enciende. • El modo HDD se selecciona automáticamente cuando se conecta la alimentación. 5 6 Pulse los botones Number o CH " para seleccionar el canal '/" que va a grabar. Pulse REC MODE para seleccionar el modo de grabació n deseado. • El modo de grabación cambia como se muestra abajo cada vez que se pulsa el botón.
Guía de operación rápida en español Reproducción DVD-RW/R DVD RW DVD RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 DVD R Pulse OPEN/CLOSE en la grabadora para abrir la bandeja del disco. OPEN/CLOSE DVD 2 8 Ponga el disco que quiera reproducir en la bandeja del disco. Para detener la reproducción, pulse ■ STOP/LIVE. Función de reanudación de la reproducción. • Si pulsa | PLAY a continuación, la reproducción se reanudará desde el punto donde usted la detuvo la última vez.
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