RH7823TP1L/RH7521TP1L_AA4ULL_ENG
HDD/DVD
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : RH7800/RH7500
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file . . . . . .37-38
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-44
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . .42
Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System . . .43
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .44
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .44
Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-25
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . .14-15
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-25
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . .20
Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Rating / Set Password / Area Code . . . . . . .21
DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
DV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Finalize / Disc Label / Disc Protect . . . . . . .24
General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .25
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-52
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .46
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . .47
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .48
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .49
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion . . . . . . . . . .50
Combining Two Titles Into One . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .51
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55
Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Dubbing from HDD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Dubbing from DVD to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . .55
One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other
DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-38
Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file or Video CD .26-29
Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .32-33
Program Playback with Audio CD and
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Introduction
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference.
About the
Symbol Display
“
” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained in
this owner’s manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.
This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit
require service, contact an authorized service location.
Notes on Discs
Symbol Used in this Manual
Handling Discs
The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product enclosure that may constitute a risk of
electric shock.
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
The exclamation point alerts you to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance / servicing instructions.
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the
unit itself or other material damage.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Note:
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip:
Cleaning Discs
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols
are applicable only to the disc represented by the
symbol.
HDD Titles recorded on the HDD
VR
-RW
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-RW with Video recording mode
Video
-RW
+RW DVD+RW disc
-R DVD-R disc
+R DVD+R disc
DVD DVD-Video disc
VCD Video CDs
ACD Audio CDs
DivX DivX files
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
MP3 MP3 files
WMA WMA files
JPEG JPEG files
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after
moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
Leave it for two or three hours without operating it.
If you use this product in such a situation, it may
damage discs/tapes and internal parts.
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Recordable and Playable Discs
DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):
ꢀ DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.
ꢀ These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again
on the same Disc.
[VR mode]
ꢀ Recordings can be extensively edited
ꢀ Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)
[Video mode]
ꢀ Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
ꢀ Limited editing features
DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)
ꢀ These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit
it.
ꢀ DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.
ꢀ Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
ꢀ Limited editing features
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)
ꢀ These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again
on the same Disc.
ꢀ Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)
ꢀ The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization
ꢀ Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)
ꢀ These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit
it any more.
ꢀ Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
ꢀ Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,
added chapter mark, etc.)
ꢀ Limited title/chapter editing features.
DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)
ꢀ These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or
edit it any more.
ꢀ Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up
to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.
ꢀ Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)
ꢀ Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter
combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
ꢀ Limited title/chapter editing features.
The recommendable recordable DVD discs
DVD-R
SONY (8x, 16x)
TDK (4x, 8x)
Verbatim (4x, 8x)
Panasonic (2x, 4x)
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DVD+R
SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x)
TDK (4x)
DVD-RW
Victor (1x, 4x)
Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x)
TDK (2x)
Mitsubishi (2x)
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DVD+RW
SONY (2.4x)
TDK (2.4x)
Philips (4x)
Ricoh (2.4x)
HP (2.4x, 4x)
DVD+R(DL)
Mitsubishi (2.4x)
Maxell (2.4x)
Mitsubishi (4x, 8x)
Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x)
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Note:
If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder.
So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.
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Playable Discs
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
ꢀ Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
ꢀ VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
ꢀ Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased
CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
ꢀ
CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
Notes:
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD R/RW) disc itself, some
CD-R/RW (or DVD R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
– Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD R/RW) may
not be playable.
– DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder
may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in
which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with
the software publisher for more detailed information.)
Regional code of the recorder and DVDs
This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 2 encoded DVD software. The
region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder can play those discs.
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This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 2 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region
code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As
this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some
playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be played on the unit.
Remote Control Operation
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries with
and
matched correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
etc.).
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About the internal hard disk
drive
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of
equipment. Please use the recorder following the
guidelines below to protect against possible HDD
failure.
We recommend that you back up your important
recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against
accidental loss.
ꢀ Do not move the recorder while it is on.
ꢀ Install and use the recorder on a stable, level
surface.
ꢀ Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
ꢀ Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid
places, or in places that may be subject to sudden
changes in temperature. Sudden changes in
temperature can cause condensation to form inside
the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.
ꢀ While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug
from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from
the breaker switch.
ꢀ Do not move the recorder immediately after
switching it off. If you need to move the recorder,
please follow the steps below:
1. After the message POWER OFF is shown in the
display, wait at least two minutes.
2. Unplug from the wall socket.
3. Move the recorder.
ꢀ If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on
there is a chance that some data on the HDD will
be lost.
ꢀ The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in
an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the
HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of
problems include playback unexpectedly freezing
and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture.
However, sometimes there will be no warning signs
of HDD failure.
If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material
will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to
replace the HDD unit.
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PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)
Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD)
version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still
pictures of high resolution can be played if they are
included in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with
PBC (Version 1.1) operate in the same way as audio
CDs.
Disc-related terms
DVD +R (Double Layer)
Double layer recording technology offers two
recordable layers on a single DVD disc, providing
nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer
DVDs. The greatest, most valuable benefit of double
layer recording technology is increased capacity.
Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer
DVD+R media, allowing consumers to burn up to
8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.
Title (DVD video discs only)
A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For
example the main feature could be title 1, a
documentary describing how the film was made could
be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each
title is assigned a reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
DVD R / DVD RW
DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for
recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows
information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only
once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for
re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be
erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold
4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as
much.
Chapter (DVD video discs only)
A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a
film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters
may not be recorded.
VCD (Video CD)
A VCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80
minutes (700 MB disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video
along with quality stereo sound.
Scene (VCD)
On a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes”. Each scene is displayed in
the menu screen and assigned a scene number,
enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene is
composed of one or several tracks.
MPEG
MPEG is an international standard for video and audio
compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for
VCD and provides for multichannel surround sound
coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG
audio.
Track
A distinct element of audiovisual information, such as
the picture or sound track for a specific language
(DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD.
Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you
to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one
track of video (with multiple angles) and several tracks
of audio.
MP3
MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.
WMA
Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding
developed by Microsoft Corp.
JPEG
Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no limit
on the number of colors.
DivX
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression
standard for video.You will be able to play DivX
movies using this recorder.
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Front Panel
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T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.
REC: The recorder is recording.
aPOWER button and indicator
Switches the recorder ON or OFF.
Lights up red when the recorder is in standby
mode.
HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.
DVD: The recorder is DVD mode.
HDD b B DVD: The recorder is dubbing.
bHDD/DVD
Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD.
TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner
mode.
cN / X (PLAY / PAUSE)
Starts playback.
: Indicates when the recorder is in timer
recording or a timer recording is programmed.
Pause playback or recording temporarily,
press again to exit pause mode.
: Indicates clock, total playing
time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track
number, channel, etc.
dx (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
ez (REC)
jRemote Sensor
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the
recording time.
Point the recorder remote control here.
kINPUT4 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).
fPROG. (V/v)
Scans up or down through memorized channels.
gDisc Tray
Insert a disc here.
lINPUT 4 (S-VIDEO IN)
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
hOPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
mDV IN
iDisplay window
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
Shows the current status of the recorder.
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Remote Control
CHP ADD: Inserts a chapter
SCAN (m / M): Search
marker when playing/recording.
backward or forward.
CLEAR: Removes a track number
on the Program List or a mark on
the Marker Search menu.
SEARCH: Displays Marker Search
menu.
SETUP: Accesses or removes the
DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen
Setup menu.
Display.
VIDEO Plus+: To display the
program menu for VIDEO Plus+
System programming.
DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD
(or HDD to DVD).
SKIP (. / >): Go to next
chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or
track or go to previous chapter or
track.
ENTER
- Acknowledges menu selection.
- Displays information while
viewing a TV program.
HOME: Accesses or removes the
HOME menu.
STOP (x): Stops playback or
recording.
I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 15
seconds forward on the disc
(about the length of a typical TV:
commercial).
SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle
language.
THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail
picture for the current title and
chapter for use in the Original and
Playlist menu.
MARKER: Marks any point during
playback.
MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a
DVD disc. Switches between Title
List-Original and Title List-Playlist
menu.
TIMER REC: Displays Timer
Record menu.
TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live
TV/playback (timeshift) for a live
TV program.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and
closes the disc tray.
TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title
menu, if available.
PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause
playback or recording temporarily,
press again to exit pause mode.
TV/DVD: To view channels
selected by the recorder tuner or
by the TV tuner.
PIP: Selects PIP function on or off.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered options in a menu.
N (PLAY): Starts playback.
TV Control Buttons
POWER: Switches the recorder
ON or OFF.
- POWER: Turns the TV on or off.
- AV: Selects the TV’s source.
- PR +/–: Selects TV’s channel.
- VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.
- MUTE: Temporarily turns TV
sound OFF, press again to
restore.
3D SURR.: Selects 3D
SURROUND during playback.
RANDOM: Plays tracks in random
order.
b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):
Selects an option in the menu.
v / V (up/down): Scans up or
down through memorized
channels.
REC (z): Starts recording. Press
repeatedly to set the recording
time.
ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video
image.
REC MODE: Selects the recording
mode (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ).
A-B: Repeat sequence.
ANGLE: Selects a DVD camera
angle, if available.
REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track,
title, all.
AUDIO: Selects an audio
language (DVD) or an audio
channel (CD).
RETURN (O)
- Removes the menu.
- Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
AV: Changes the input to use for
recording (Tuner, AV1-4, or DV
IN).
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Hookup and Settings
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Connect the aerial to this terminal.
jAC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
bAUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with audio inputs.
kRF. OUT
Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your
TV/monitor
cVIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with video inputs.
dCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN (Y Pb Pr)
lAUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right)
Connect the audio output of an external source
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
eVIDEO OUTPUT Switch
mVIDEO IN 3
Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB
signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminal
depending on how you connect the recorder to the
TV.
Connect the video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
nCOAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
fEURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO
Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
gEURO AV 2 DECODER
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).
hOPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
Rear of TV
Connecting to the Aerial
Aerial
SCART INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and
insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the
recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV
socket on the recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
R
L
R
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF. OUT jack on the recorder to the
aerial input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R). The RF. OUT jack passes the
signal through from the AERIAL jack.
Rear of the recorder
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SCART connection
Connections to Your TV
Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on
the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using the scart cable (T).
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Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
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When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/
PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEO
OUTPUT switch to COMPONENT. When using the
SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to
RGB.
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the
video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).
Component Video connection
Tips
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/
PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the recorder to the
corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr
cable (C).
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Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you could
connect the recorder. Use only one of the
connections described below.
Progressive Scan connection
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Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary to
make the best connections.
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s
progressive scan output for the highest video
resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the
Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear
scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.
Caution
– Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the
TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
– Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to
the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio
system.
– Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The
DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/
PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the recorder to the
corresponding in jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr
cable (C).
Notes:
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Set the Progressive to [ON] on the setup menu for
progressive signal, see page 19.
Rear of TV
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Progressive scan does not work with the analog
video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
SCART INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
INPUT
Pr
R
L
Y
Pb
Caution
Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is
entered, an image will only be visible on a
Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set
Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the
recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next,
press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before
releasing it. The video output will be restored to the
standard setting, and a picture will once again be
visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.
T
A
V
C
Audio (Left/Right) Connection
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV
using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the
recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack
(record deck) of your audio system.
Rear of the recorder
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Connecting to an Amplifier
Rear of the recorder
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your
amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio
cables (A).
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
A
X
O
1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.
L
R
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital
output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 20).
Amplifier (Receiver)
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
–
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital
connection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
– To see the audio format of the current DVD in the
on-screen display, press AUDIO.
– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
this recorder’s digital audio outputs.
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Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER
jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the
EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder
TV
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
VCR, Cable Box, or
Satellite Tuner, etc.
programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied)
to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead
from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes,
set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on
the Setup menu. See “Program Edit” (page 17).
Tip:
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Note:
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
decoder.
Rear of the recorder
Tip:
TV
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
Decorder
Notes:
ꢀ Pictures containing copy protection signals that
prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
SCART AV
ꢀ If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you
may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and
your TV in the order shown below. To watch video
tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input
on your TV.
Line input 1
TV
VCR
RECORDER
Line input 2
ꢀ When you record to a VCR from this recorder, do
not switch the input source to TV by pressing the
TV/DVD button on the remote.
Rear of the recorder
ꢀ If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect
the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the EURO AV2
DECODER jack.
ꢀ If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR or tuner.
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