Grundig GDR 6460 VCR User manual

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5-6 GDR 6460 VCR DVD recorder
5 Special features of your DVD/VCR recorder
5 Disc formats
6 Packing contents
7 Set-up and safety
8-12 Overview
8 The front of the DVD/VCR recorder
9 The displays on the DVD/VCR recorder
10 The back of the DVD/VCR recorder
11-12 The remote control
13-18 Connection and preparation
13 Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed
13-15 Connecting a television or flat screen
16 Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound
17 Connecting a multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio system
18 Connecting the power cord
18 Inserting batteries in the remote control
19-21 Initial setup
19 Switching on the DVD/VCR recorder
19-20 Initial setup
21 Selecting the screen format of your television set
21 Setting the signal type for the video output socket
22 Before playback
22 Preparation
22 Inserting a disc
22 Removing the disc
23-29 Playback
23 DVD playback
24 DVD+RW/+R playback
25 S-VCD/VCD playback
26 MP3 CD playback
27-28 Picture data CD playback
28 Simultaneous playback of JPEG data and MP3 data
29 Audio CD playback
30-33 Playback convenience functions
30 Selecting titles and chapters
30 Selecting functions with the playback menu
31 Interrupting and resuming playback
31 Frame search
31 Slow motion forward
31 Frame-by-frame playback
31 Selecting camera angles for scenes
32 Enlarging and moving the screen section (zoom)
32 Switching the dubbed language or the audio format
32 Selecting and displaying subtitles
33 Repeating a chapter, a title or a disc
33 Repeating a selected section (A-B Repeat)

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34-35 Playback of a video cassette
34 Preparation
34 Basic playback functions
34 Eliminating picture interference (unwanted lines)
34 Freeze-frame
35 Frame search
35 Slow motion forward
35 Fast forward/rewind a cassette
35 Setting search functions for the VCR unit
36-37 Recordings
36 Recording options
36 Suitable discs for recording
36 Unsuitable discs
36 Initialising discs
37 Recording quality and time of the discs
37 Recording duration of the cassette
38-39 One-touch recording (OTR)
38 Preparing for recording
38 Manually recording television programs from the antenna or the cable feed
39 Manually recording television programs from the satellite receiver
39 Finalising a disc (DVD+R)
39 Error messages
40-44 Delayed recording
40-41 Programming recording by entering the ShowView number
42-43 Programming recording by entering the data for the television programme
44 Checking, editing and deleting recording information
45-46 Copying functions
45 Copying from a disc to a video cassette
46 Copying from a video cassette to disc
47-54 Managing recording data
47-48 Editing titles
49 Editing the names of recordings
50 Deleting titles (recordings) from the disc
50 Overwriting titles
51 Entering the name of the disc
52 Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW)
52 Locking a disc
53 Completing a title alteration (DVD+RW only)
54 Finalising a disc (DVD+R only)
54 Calling up disc information
55-56 Copying
55 Connection and preparation
56 Recording from external devices
57-58 Operation with a decoder
57 Connection and preparation
58 Recording pay TV programmes
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59-60 Parental lock
59 Authorising the content of a DVD
60 Changing the access code (password)
61 Audio settings
62-63 Language settings
64-65 Recording settings
64 Recording settings
65 VPS/PDC controller for timer recordings
66-70 Special settings
66 Tuning television channels automatically
66 Tuning television channels manually
67 Sorting television stations
68 Deleting television stations
68 Entering station names
69 Automatically adopting television stations
69 Setting the time automatically
70 Setting the time and date
70 Resetting the DVD/VCR recorder to its original condition
70 Calling up system information
71-73 Information
71 Technical data
71 General instructions for laser devices
72 Rectifying minor problems
73 Cleaning discs
73 Software information
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Special features of your DVD/VCR recorder
Your DVD/VCR recorder provides you with perfect video recording and
playback in studio quality.
It also provides superb cinema-quality audio playback – in stereo or
with digital multi-channel sound – depending on the type of disc and
audio system or stereo television.
Other features of DVD video include the choice of audio channel and
language, choice of subtitle language, and various camera recording
angles. Your DVD/VCR recorder is suitable for DVDs with regional
code 2.
In addition to DVDs it can play MP3 CDs, video CDs, S Video CDs,
JPEG encoded (photo) CDs, KODAK picture CDs and audio CDs.
Your DVD/VCR recorder can make copies from DVD+RW and DVD+R
onto video cassettes and from video cassette onto DVD+RW and
DVD+R. When making copies please ensure that you do not infringe the
copyright of third parties.
Disc formats
DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs are suitable for recording and playback.
DVD video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, audio CD, video CD, Super Video CD,
CD-R and CD-RW can all be used for playback.
Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the quality of
the recording itself, it can occasionally happen that some recorded
DVDs or CDs cannot be read. This does not indicate a malfunction on
the part of the DVD/VCR recorder.
Recordings you make on DVD+Rs must be finalised.
When MP3 CDs are played back, individual tracks or pictures may be
skipped or incorrectly played back. This can be due to the disc configu-
ration, the encoder software or the hardware used for the recording.
Audio CDs (CDDA) meet the appropriate specification and bear the corre-
sponding logo. Copy-protected CDs do not meet this specification and do
not bear the corresponding logo. These CDs can cause playback errors.
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Packing contents
1DVD Recorder GDR 6460
2Remote control
32 Batteries, 1.5 V, type AAA
4 DVD+RW
5Antenna cable
6EURO-AV cable
7Operating manual
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SETUP AND SAFETY____________________________
Please note the following information when setting up your DVD/VCR
recorder:
This DVD/VCR recorder is designed to record and play back video and
audio signals.
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
If the DVD/VCR recorder is subjected to a sudden change in temperature,
for example if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the
mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a disc
or cassette.
The DVD/VCR recorder is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in
the open, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or
water splashes.
Place the DVD/VCR recorder on a hard, level surface. Do not place any
objects such as newspapers on the DVD/VCR recorder, or a tablecloth or
other similar item underneath it.
Do not place the DVD/VCR recorder directly on top of an AV receiver or a
subwoofer. The laser optics are sensitive to temperature and shocks.
Do not place the DVD/VCR recorder close to heating units or in direct
sunlight, as this will impair cooling.
Do not insert foreign objects in the disc compartment or the cassette com-
partment of the DVD/VCR recorder.
Never open the DVD/VCR recorder casing under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted for damage resulting from improper handling.
Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the DVD/VCR
recorder, as they may spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the DVD/VCR
recorder is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the
mains. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
If the DVD/VCR recorder fails to read a DVD or CD properly, clean the
disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards. Do not use
cleaning CDs to clean the laser optics. This can damage the optics.
Always keep the disc compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting on
the laser optics.
This DVD/VCR recorder successfully combines technology and environmen-
tal friendliness in its overall design. Only environmentally-friendly, high-
quality materials have been used. The batteries included contain no mercury
or cadmium.
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The front of the DVD/VCR recorder
STANDBY/ON Switches the DVD/VCR recorder on from stand-by mode
and off again.
Cassette compartment.
Display.
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EJECT Ejects a video cassette.
Compartment for CD media.
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OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc compartment.
VCR/DVD Switches the buttons on the device between VCR operation
and DVD operation.
DISC MENU Opens the disc menu of a DVD during playback.
PLAY/PAUSE Begins the playback of the CD or video cassette.
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!During playback, freeze frame and frame-by-frame
playback for DVD+RW/DVD+Rs, DVDs, video CDs and
video cassettes.
Pause for MP3 CDs, JPEG CDs, KODAK Picture CDs and
audio CDs.
During recording, recording pause for discs and video
cassettes.
STOP
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REW FF Selects the previous/next title or section
5as6of the disc during playback.
Selects picture search during playback of a video cassette.
Rewinds or fast forwards the video cassette when the device
is stopped.
REC SPEED Selects recording speed.
– PR + Select television stations and station sources,
» – « up » + « down.
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● REC Starts recording on the disc or video tape and for
entering the switch-off time (in 15 minute intervals in disc
mode or 30 minute intervals in VCR mode).
AV.F VIDEO Video/audio input sockets for connecting to a
L AUDIO R camcorder.
The displays on the DVD/VCR recorder
VCR The buttons on the device and the remote control are
switched to VCR operation.
Video cassette inserted.
ORecording on video cassette.
ȄTimer recording on video cassette.
SLP EP HQ Recording quality
STEREO Stereo or two-channel sound transmission.
HIFI Recording or playback of a HiFi audio broadcast.
TV Glows when a video/audio signal is present at the
EURO-AV 1 socket.
REPEAT ALL A-B Repeat functions activated
DVD/VCR recorder function blocked
P.Scan Progressive Scan video output signal selected.
SVCD DVD Displays the selected disc type.
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dts Information on the type of audio signal
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ORecording on disc.
ȄTimer recording on disc.
DVD The buttons on the device and the remote control are
switched to disc operation.
0000000 Alphanumerical display for various information such
as the title, chapter, playing time and disc name.
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The back of the DVD/VCR recorder
AC 200-240V~ Mains cable.
DVD & VCR OUT
S-VIDEO OUT Video output socket for connecting a tele-
vision or AV receiver with an S-VIDEO socket.
AUDIO OUT R L Audio output sockets (left/right analogue
channel) for connecting an audio system.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Sound output socket (coaxial) for PCM/Dolby
digital/DTS signals,
For connecting a multi-channel digital
audio/video amplifier or AV receiver.
COMPONENT OUT Video output socket for connecting a
Pr Pb Y television, flat screen or projector
(YUV standard).
VIDEO OUT Video output socket for connecting a tele-
vision or AV receiver with a cinch socket.
ANT. IN Antenna input socket
(for the rooftop antenna).
ANT. OUT Antenna output jack
(to the television).
EURO AV2/DECODER Euro/AV (Scart) socket (input) for an
external device.
EURO AV1 Euro-AV (Scart) socket (input/output) for
the television.
Caution:
Do not connect any devices while the DVD/VCR recorder is switched on.
Switch off the other devices as well before connecting them.
Never touch the inside of the sockets and plugs of the connecting cables.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the DVD/VCR recorder.
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The remote control
POWER ǼSwitches the DVD/VCR recorder on from stand-by
mode and off again.
The red indicator on the DVD/VCR recorder lights
up in stand-by mode.
OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc compartment and
əejects a video cassette.
VCR Switches the remote control to VCR mode.
DVD Switches the remote control to disc mode.
TV/VCR Switches from AV channel of the television to the
television station.
TV VIEW In MP3/JPEG mode, switches to the television
picture.
1 … 0 Number buttons for various entries.
»0« Selects the various AV channels.
– TRACKING + »1« and »3« set the track position for VCR play-
back (tracking).
CLEAR Resets the cassette counter to 0 in VCR mode.
Deletes a programmed timer position.
P.SCAN Switches the video output between interlace and
progressive (press for longer than 3 seconds).
MENU Opens the disc menu of a DVD during playback.
SETUP Opens and closes the installation menu of the
DVD/VCR recorder.
ASa s Select various functions in the menus.
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PR- Select television stations, » PR + « up, » PR – « down
ENTER Confirms selected functions in the menus.
DISPLAY Displays various information on the television screen
during playback, such as the title or chapter number
and playing time.
PREV 5aSelects the previous/next title or section
NEXT s6title/section.
REW 3Switch to forwards/backwards frame search
FF 4at various speeds during playback.
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8 / !Starts playback.
Freeze frame for DVDs, video CDs and video
cassettes.
Pause for audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
Switches the freeze frame forwards step-by-step.
SLOW – Switches to slow motion during playback* in
SLOW + %various speeds.
STOP 7Interrupts all drive functions.
REC ●Starts the recording and enters the switch-off time
(in 30 minute steps).
COPY Activates the copying function from DVD to VCR or
from VCR to DVD.
REC SPEED Selects the recording quality.
INPUT Selects input sources.
SUBTITLE For selecting and displaying subtitles* of the DVD
during playback.
ANGLE Selects various camera angles* for certain scenes or
passages on the DVD during playback.
ZOOM Zooms in on scenes* during playback.
REPEAT Selects various repeat functions.
A-B For marking sections from DVDs and video CDs and
titles or tracks on audio CDs, MP3 CDs or picture
CDs for the repeat function.
SEARCH Selects a search by title, chapter or time.
AUDIO Switches between the original and the dubbed
language* during DVD playback.
Switches between the various sound formats.
TITLE Calls up the DVD title menu* during playback.
TIMER Selects the timer list.
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Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed
1Plug the cable of the rooftop antenna or cable feed into the
antenna socket »ANT. IN« on the DVD/VCR recorder.
2Plug the antenna cable supplied into the »ANT. OUT« socket
on the DVD/VCR recorder and the antenna socket on the tele-
vision set or flat screen.
Connecting a television or flat screen
You have three options, depending on the sockets you have on your
television or flat screen:
– For the best picture quality, make the connection at the EURO-AV
socket using a fully assigned EURO-AV cable.
– Connection via the cinch sockets Y, Pb and Pr (picture signals) and
the AUDIO OUT cinch sockets (sound signals).
This connection (Progressive Scan) can also be used for projectors.
– The standard connection for many devices, and one which pro-
vides good quality, is via the S-VIDEO OUT socket and the
AUDIO OUT cinch sockets.
Note:
Connect the DVD/VCR recorder directly to the television or flat
screen. If you connect a video recorder in between, the
DVD/VCR recorder’s copy protection may impair the picture
quality.
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Connecting with a cinch cable (progressive scan)
Caution:
This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency
range. Before you first switch on the device, please check
whether your television, flat screen or projector is suitable for
this use.
GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from
negligent usage.
Notes:
If you connect the DVD/VCR recorder using the »Pr«, »Pb«
and »Y« sockets, you can switch to progressive scan using the
»P.SCAN« button. You must first set the EURO-AV output to
“YUV”, as described on page 21.
Depending on the model of television, flat screen or projector,
you have to activate the relevant input sockets on the device.
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »Pr«, »Pb« and »Y«
sockets of the DVD/VCR recorder and in the corresponding
sockets (e.g. VIDEO IN or COMPONENT Y PB/CB PR/CR) of the
television, flat screen of projector.
2Plug standard cinch cables into the »AUDIO OUT R L« sockets
on the DVD/VCD recorder and the corresponding sockets
(AUDIO IN) on the television, flat screen or projector.
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Connecting a television or flat screen using a
EURO-AV (Scart) cable
1Plug the EURO-AV cable supplied into the »EURO AV1«
socket on the DVD/VCR recorder and the corresponding socket
on the television or flat screen.
Connecting a television or flat screen using a Y/C
(S-VIDEO) cable and cinch cables
1Plug a standard Y/C cable into the »S-VIDEO OUT« socket of
the DVD/VCR recorder and into the corresponding socket
(S VIDEO IN) of the television or flat screen.
2Plug standard cinch cables into the »AUDIO OUT R L« sockets
on the DVD/VCR recorder and the corresponding sockets
(AUDIO IN) on the television or flat screen.
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Connecting an audio system with analogue
two-channel stereo sound
As an alternative to using the television’s speakers, the sound can
also be played back through an audio system. This can improve the
sound quality.
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »AUDIO OUT R L« socket
on the DVD/VCR recorder and the corresponding sockets on
the audio system.
Caution:
Do not connect the »AUDIO OUT R L« sockets on the
DVD/VCR recorder to the PHONO (record player) input socket
on the audio system.
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Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or
digital two-channel audio system
A multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby* digital decoder or
DTS – Digital Theatre System) decodes the digital multi-channel
sound of the DVD to provide optimum sound quality.
1Plug the cinch cable supplied into the »DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT« socket on the DVD/VCR recorder and the correspond-
ing socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier.
Note:
Even if you are using a digital connection, you should still
make an analogue audio connection (see page 16) because
depending on the disc type, the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT«
socket may not be able to transfer the signal.
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Connecting the mains cable
1Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
Caution:
The only way to disconnect the DVD/VCR recorder from the
mains is to pull out the plug.
Putting batteries in the remote control
1To open the battery compartment, press the catch and remove
the lid.
2When inserting the batteries (micro type, e.g. LR 03 or AAA,
2 x 1.5 V) observe the polarity marking in the battery compart-
ment.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the DVD/VCR recorder no longer reacts properly to remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Always remove
used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damage resulting from leaking batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may
not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of
used batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Find
out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
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Switching on the DVD/VCR recorder
1Switch the DVD/VCR recorder on by pressing » STANDBY/ON «
on the device.
– Display: »WAIT«, after a short time the DVD/VCR recorder
is ready.
Initial setup
Starting initial setup
When you first switch on the DVD/VCR recorder, the »Installation«
menu always appears.
This guides you step by step through each setting.
Make sure the antenna cable is correctly connected
1Press »ENTER« to activate initial installation.
Selecting the screen menu language
With this you set the language of the DVD/VCR recorder’s screen
menu.
1Select your language using »A« or »S« and press »ENTER«
to confirm.
Selecting the country (location)
This setting determines the sort order of the TV stations.
1Press »S« or »A« to select the country and press »ENTER«
to confirm.
Notes:
If the required country is not listed, select »Other«.
Selecting the language of the DVD menus
If a DVD has menus in several languages, you can select your
language of choice.
1Select the language for the DVD menus using »S« or »A«
and press »ENTER« to confirm.
Installation
Please select the appropriare
country:
Australia
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Confirm with Enter End setup Select
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Installation
Please select the menu language for
the disc:
Standard
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Confirm with Enter End setup Select
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Installation
Please select your language before
you start automatic installation:
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Dutch
Confirm with Enter End setup Select
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Installation
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[Enter] button, to start the
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Selecting the dubbing language
If several languages are available on the current DVD, the sound is
played back in the language you have selected.
If the language you select is not on the DVD, the DVD/VCR recorder
automatically selects first audio language available.
1Select your language using »S« or »A« and press
»ENTER« to confirm.
Selecting the language for the subtitles
If subtitles are available on the current DVD, they are first shown in
the language you have selected.
1Select your language using »S« or »A« and press »OK«
to confirm.
Tuning television stations
The DVD/VCR recorder has its own receiver unit. It can receive and
record from television stations independently of the television. This
means the TV channels have to be tuned on the DVD/VCR recorder.
During this setting, the clock is automatically updated. However, this
is only possible if channel position 1 is occupied by a station with
teletext.
1After the subtitle language has been confirmed the search
starts.
The DVD/VCR recorder searches all channels for television
stations, then sorts and saves them. The automatic search may
take several minutes.
– The message: »Search complete« appears. The initial setup is
complete, the DVD/VCR recorder switches to station position
1.
Notes:
Other settings such as sorting stations or adding new ones
manually are described under “Special settings”, starting on
page 66.
The section on the next page shows how to set the TV system or
picture format of your television.
Installation
Please select the menu language for
subtitles:
Standard
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Confirm with Enter End setup Select
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Installation
Searching for available
stations:
6 stations found
Please wait...
End setup
Installation
Please select the menu language for
audio output:
Standard
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Confirm with Enter End setup Select
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