Loewe Viewvision DR+ User manual

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Operating Manual
DVD
Viewvision DR+

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Contents
Remote control Assist – recorder operation .................... 3
Front Panel ......................................................................4
Rear Panel & Display ....................................................... 5
Welcome ..........................................................................6
Scope of delivery...........................................................................................6
Set up...........................................................................................................6
Shipping the Unit..........................................................................................7
Disposal........................................................................................................7
Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set ................................................7
About the internal hard disk .........................................................................7
For your safety ................................................................8
Essential Information ...................................................... 9
Rewritable discs............................................................................................9
Playable Discs.............................................................................................10
Notes on Discs............................................................................................11
Disc-related Terms.......................................................................................11
Symbols ......................................................................................................11
Initial Installation .......................................................... 12
Initial Remote Control Setup ......................................................................12
Resetting the DVD Recorder........................................................................12
Switching over to Progressive Scan .............................................................12
Connections - General.................................................................................12
Connecting to the Aerial .............................................................................12
Connecting to the Television .......................................................................13
Connecting to a set-top box / Satellite Receiver...........................................13
Connecting to an External Decoder Box ......................................................14
Connecting to an Amplifier .........................................................................14
Connecting Audio/Video (A/V) Accessories ..................................................15
Connecting a digital camcorder ..................................................................15
Activating Digital Link.................................................................................15
Basic Settings .............................................................................................15
Main menu .................................................................................................16
Setup menu ................................................................................................16
The General Menu.......................................................................................17
Language Menu.......................................................................................... 21
Audio Menu................................................................................................22
Lock Menu..................................................................................................22
Recording Menu .........................................................................................25
Disc Menu ..................................................................................................26
Additional Screen Menus ............................................................................28
HDMI mode....................................................................29
Video mode....................................................................30
Playing back a DVD or video CD..................................................................30
Playing memory media with mixed contents ...............................................33
PIP (Picture In Picture) ................................................................................33
DivX mode .....................................................................34
Audio mode ................................................................... 35
Copy/move files/folders...............................................................................36
Program list ................................................................................................37
Photo mode ...................................................................38
Card-Reader mode .........................................................39
Remote control Assist – Card-Reader operation ............40
Recording ...................................................................... 41
Recordings on the HDD...............................................................................41
Delayed TV viewing – Timeshift mode.........................................................41
Simultaneous record and display.................................................................42
Manual Record ...........................................................................................42
Timer Recording..........................................................................................43
Timer recordings with the ShowView® system............................................43
Timer Record List.........................................................................................44
Record from external sources......................................................................44
Digital Video...............................................................................................44
Edit recordings ..............................................................46
Menu Title List and Chapter List..................................................................46
Edit Original and Playlist.............................................................................47
Add chapter markers...................................................................................47
Create new Playlist......................................................................................47
Add title/chapter to the Playlist...................................................................48
Delete title/chapter from Original/Playlist....................................................49
Delete part..................................................................................................49
Title Name ..................................................................................................50
Select title start point..................................................................................50
Select chapter.............................................................................................50
Sorting........................................................................................................51
Undo/redo deletion.....................................................................................51
Combine titles.............................................................................................51
Divide title ..................................................................................................52
Combine chapters.......................................................................................52
Move Playlists Chapters ..............................................................................53
Hide title/chapter........................................................................................53
Protect title.................................................................................................53
Dubbing .........................................................................54
Dub from HDD to DVD................................................................................55
Dub from DVD to HDD................................................................................55
Overwrite recordings...................................................................................56
Title List menus on other devices.................................................................56
Playing on other devices .............................................................................56
Troubleshooting............................................................. 57
Technical Specifications ................................................. 59
Masthead ...................................................................................................59
Operating additional devices.........................................60
Setting the remote control ..........................................................................60
Operating Loewe equipment.......................................................................60
Remote control Assist – TV-operation ........................... 61
Language Code List ....................................................... 62
List of country codes ..................................................... 63
Glossary .........................................................................64
Index.............................................................................. 65
Service ...........................................................................66
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Remote control Assist – recorder operation
Switch on/off - on stand by...............................(Page 15)
Loewe TV: Radio Digital
Switch over to operate DVD-Player
Loewe TV: Sound menu
STOP: Select station directly..............................(Page 42)
MENU: enter numbers or letters........................(Page 30)
STOP: Call AV selection .....................................(Page 42)
MENU: enter numbers or letters
PIP (picture in picture) ......................................(Page 33)
“Home” menu...................................................(Page 16)
Info; PLAY: menu bar........................................(Page 28)
MENU: hide menu
P+/P– PLAY: Next chapter;
STOP: Select station up/down .................... (Page 30, 42)
MENU: select/set ..............................................(Page 16)
Zoom................................................................(Page 31)
short: Set marker; long: Marker search .............(Page 31)
Playback...........................................................(Page 30)
PAUSE: slow motion forward ............................(Page 31)
PLAY: search forward........................................(Page 30)
Stop..................................................................(Page 30)
Loewe TV: Sound off/on
LED indicator for current operating mode
Switch over to operate TV set
(Page 15)....................... Switch over to operate Recorder
Timer recording menu; timer recording list menu
(Page 41) ................................................Timeshift Mode
(Page 30).............................................PLAY: skip 15 Sec.
(Page 32)............................User interface of loaded DVD
MENU: switch between original and playlist
(Page 16)................................................... “Setup” menu
V–/V+ Loewe TV: Volume
(Page 28).................................... Status display (TV, DVD)
MENU: confirm the menu selection
(Page 43)............................................... ShowView menu
(Page 47)......................................... New chapter marker
(Page 31)........................PAUSE: short: slow motion back
(Page 30)..................................... PLAY: search backward
(Page 42).............................................................. Record
(Page 30, 31).....................................Pause; single frame

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Front Panel
HDD DVD
HDD
HDD
Power button
Switch off in standby Disc tray
Disc tray
open/close
Front flap
(closed)
Display
Playback
/ Pause
Stop
Beginning of
chapter
/ previous chapter
Input 4
S-Video IN
DV IN VIDEO IN 4 /
AUDIO IN 4 L/R
Memory card 2
SD / MMC / MS /
MS-Pro / XD
Front flap
(open)
Next
chapter
RES
(screen
resolution)
Memory card 1
CF / MD
Record
on
hard disk
Record
on
DVD
Start
recording

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DVD
RECT/S
HDD
TV
Rear Panel & Display
S-VIDEO OUT
Character specications
time, total playing time, time elapsed, title, chapter /
track number, station, status etc.
T/S Timeshift mode active
REC recording mode active
HDD hard disk in operation
DVD DVD in operation
HDD ◄► DVD dubbing mode active
TV TV reception active
Timer recording active or programmed
RF. OUT
Passes the
aerial signal
to the TV
EURO AV 1
AUDIO / VIDEO
SCART connection for
TV set
VIDEO OUTPUT switch
Position RGB: EURO AV1 socket gives out the RGB signal and
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT socket does not supply a signal
Position COMPONENT: COMPONENT VIDEO OUT socket gives
out a Comp. signal and EURO AV1 socket does not supply a
signal. * Please note the position of the switch here.
OPTICAL
Digital, optical
audio output
AERIAL
Aerial
connection
EURO AV 2 DECODER
SCART connection for an external
source (Decoder, Set-Top-Box, Video
Recorder etc.).
DIGITAL OUT
Digital, coaxial
audio output
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connection for a TV
with component inputs
(Cinch), *
VIDEO OUT
/ AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Connection for a TV with
video / audio inputs (Cinch)
VIDEO IN 3/AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)
Connection for an external source (Audio
System, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder etc.)
with video / audio inputs (Cinch).
Mains cable
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of connection sockets on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
HDMI OUT
connection of a
TV with HDMI
input
S-VIDEO OUT
Connection for a
TV with S-Video
input.

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Welcome
Thank you
for choosing a Loewe product. We are happy to welcome you as our customer.
At Loewe we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user friendli-
ness. This is equally true of TV, DVD, video, audio and accessories.
Neither technology nor design is an end in itself, but both are intended to provide
our customers with the best possible audio and visual experience. Our design is
not influenced by short-term, fashionable trends. You have, after all, purchased a
high-quality piece of equipment which you do not want to get tired of looking at
tomorrow or the day after.
Scope of delivery
recorder Loewe ViewVision DR+
Assist remote control with 2 batteries
Euro AV cable (Scart cable)
Digital audio coaxial cable
Audio cinch cable
Video cinch cable
Antenna cable
HDMI cable
1x DVD-RW disc
this operating manual
You can control three units with the remote control, apart from this recorder also a
Loewe TV set and a Loewe DVD player or a Loewe Audio System.
Trademark rights
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS“ and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The ShowView System is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
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Set up
Place the recorder on a firm, level base.
Do not move the recorder during operation or just after switching it off.
Do not place the recorder in the vicinity of sources of intense heat or in direct
sunlight.
When installing in a cabinet or enclosed shelf: Leave at least 2.5 cm free around
the recorder to allow unhindered circulation of air and avoid build-up of heat.
Do not cover up fan and openings on the rear.
There can be interference to the images and sound of any nearby television,
video recorder or radio. If this is the case, do not position the unit in the direct
vicinity of a TV set, video recorder or radio, or switch the unit off after remov-
ing the disc.
Position the recorder so that the infrared signal of the remote control can
reach the display of the recorder unobstructed (or if this is not possible, see
“Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set”, page 7).
Do not place strong artificial light sources in front of the device. This may affect
infrared reception.
Incorrect voltages can damage the device. This device may only be connected
to a power supply with the voltage and frequency specified on the rating plate,
using the power cable provided.
If there is an electrical storm, disconnect the antenna and mains plug. Power
surges caused by lightning strikes can damage the unit through the antenna
system or the mains.
The antenna and mains should also be disconnected if the unit is to remain
unsupervised for a long period of time.
The mains plug must be easily accessible so that the unit can be disconnected
at any time.
Lay the cable in such a way that it cannot get damaged. The power cable should
not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood upon or exposed to chemicals
- the latter also applies to the device as a whole. A mains cable with damaged
insulation can cause electric shocks and is a fire hazard.
Do not tug the cable when you remove the mains plug but hold the plug by the
housing. The wires in the mains plug may be damaged and cause a short-circuit
when you plug it back in.
You should also read and follow the safety advice on the following pages.
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Welcome
Shipping the Unit
The original shipping box and packaging materials should be used to ship the unit.
To give the unit the best possible protection, repack it as it was originally packed
by the manufacturer.
Disposal
Cardboard box and packaging
In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, we
pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. However, we
recommend that you keep the original cardboard box and the rest of the packaging
materials so that the unit can, if necessary, be transported in the safest possible
conditions.
The unit
Important: The EU Directive 2002/96/EG governs the proper
re-acceptance, handling and recycling of used electronic appli-
ances. Old electronic appliances must therefore be disposed of
separately. Never throw this set in the normal domestic waste.
You can hand in your old set free of charge at identified collection
points or at your dealer if you buy a similar new set. Other details
about re-acceptance (also for non-EU countries) are available from
your local administration.
Remote control batteries
The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as
cadmium, lead or mercury. Regulations concerning used batteries
mean that batteries may no longer be thrown out with the house-
hold rubbish. You can dispose of used batteries free of charge at
the collection points in commercial outlets. Your dealer will also
have a collection point for used batteries.
Advantages of connection to a Loewe TV set
With Digital Link you can install the recorder for example in a closed rack or a
cupboard without direct visual contact with the recorder. With the DVD remote
control, you operate the recorder via the Loewe TV set. Digital Link must be
switched on on the recorder (page 15).
If you use the HDMI connection, the TV set is automatically switched over to this
input if your TV set supports this function.
If you want to make timer recordings from the TV satellite tuner, Digital Link Plus
controls the recording. With Digital Link Plus the station data of the aerial and
cable stations of the TV set are transferred to the recorder so that the same stations
are saved in the same order in both devices. This enables timer recordings of aerial
and cable stations to be made comfortably on the TV set with the EPG (Electronic
Program Guide). The timer data are transferred to the recorder which then makes
the timer recording independently of the TV set. For timer data for satellite sta-
tions, the TV set starts and stops the recorder and sets it to the Euro AV 1 input.
When play is started, this is shown immediately on the TV set regardless of which
TV station you are currently watching (if the TV is switched off, it will be switched
back on automatically first).
About the internal hard disk
The internal hard disk (HDD) is very sensitive. Operate the recorder according to
the following regulations to avoid HDD errors.
Important recordings should be saved on DVDs to avoid losing data (page 54).
Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. To move the recorder,
proceed as follows:
Wait at least two minutes after the message POWER OFF.
Pull out the mains plug.
Move the recorder.
Data on the HDD may be lost if the power fails during recorder operation.
The HDD is very sensitive. Improper handling or an unsuitable environment could
damage the HDD after a few years in operation.
Sudden stopping during playing and visible mosaic effects in the picture are an
indication of this. There may be no advance warning signs for an HDD defect.
Recordings cannot be played if the HDD is defective. The HDD must be replaced
in this case.
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For your own safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read
and follow the safety advice below:
Use for the intended purpose and ambient conditions
This recorder is intended exclusively for the reception, recording and playing of
video and audio signals and is designed for the home and office and may not be
operated in rooms with a high humidity (e.g. bathroom, sauna) or high concentra-
tion of dust (e.g. workshops).
The terms of the warranty only cover normal use of the recorder.
If the device is used outdoors, make sure that it is protected against moisture (rain,
drips and splashes or dew). High humidity and dust concentrations lead to leak
currents in the device which may lead to electric shocks or fires.
If you have moved the device out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it
switched off for about an hour to avoid formation of condensation.
Always switch off your system (ViewVision DR+, TV set and any other audio com-
ponents which may be connected) before connecting or disconnecting other de-
vices or loudspeakers.
Do not open up the housing, or you could be directly exposed to the laser beam.
The laser beam will be visible if the unit is open.
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM.
Protect your recorder from:
liquids and damp
shock and mechanical stress
magnetic and electrical fields
cold, heat, direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in temperature
dust
anything which obstructs ventilation
manual interference with the unit‘s interior
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PLEASE NOTE: TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR THE REAR OF THE UNIT). THERE ARE NO PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT
THAT CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER. REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED
OUT BY A LOEWE DEALER.
Only use original accessories such as Loewe installation systems if possible.
Supervision
Do not allow children to use the recorder/TV set unsupervised. Do not allow children to
play in the immediate vicinity of the recorder/TV set. They could knock, push or pull the
equipment over and cause injury.
Cleaning
Only clean your recorder with a slightly damp, soft, clean cloth (without any ag-
gressive cleaning agents).
If the recorder does not read a disc correctly, the reading unit in the device may be
soiled. Use a commercially available cleaning disc.
Keep the disc drawer closed to prevent dust from the drawer getting onto the
lens.
About this user guide
The information in this guide refers to the Loewe product Viewvision DR+ and
Viewvision DR+ Secam - (version for France).
Unless stated otherwise, the instructions refer to the operating elements on the
Assist remote control.
The explanations for DVDs in this guide refer to the DVDs recorded with this
recorder. They do not apply for DVDs recorded on other recorders and played on
this recorder.
Paragraphs beginning with the ➠symbol indicate important hints, tips or condi-
tions for perfect operation.
Terms which you will find in the menu or printed on the recorder are printed in
bold type.
In the functional descriptions, the necessary operating elements are arranged to
the left of the text which contains the handling instructions.
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Rewritable discs
DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disc - ReWritable)
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for recording in the VR mode or
in the video mode. These discs can be rewritten several times.
Recordings can be deleted and the disc can then be rewritten.
VR mode Recordings can be extensively edited.
They can only be played on VR mode compatible players (after
finalisation).
Video mode Limited editing possible.
Play on normal DVD players (after finalisation).
DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc - Recordable)
These discs can be recorded once. A DVD-R disc cannot be rewrit-
ten or edited after finalisation. DVD-R discs can only be formatted
for recording in video mode. Play on normal DVD players (after
finalisation). Limited editing possible.
DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable)
These discs can be rewritten several times. Recordings can be de-
leted and the disc can then be rewritten. Play only on DVD+RW-
compatible players (automatic finalisation). Edited contents can
only be played after finalisation on DVD+RW-compatible players.
Titles/chapters of recordings can be edited.
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)
These discs can be recorded once. A DVD+R disc cannot be rewrit-
ten or edited after finalisation. Play only on DVD+R-compatible
players (after finalisation). Edited contents can only be played
after finalisation on DVD+R-compatible players. Title/chapters
can be edited conditionally.
➠ This recorder cannot write to CD-R or CD-RW discs.
➠ This recorder cannot write data discs (e.g. no MP3 or JPEG files).
➠ The displayed recording time is not exact because the recorder uses a vari-
able bit rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time
depends on the contents being recorded.
➠ When recording a television broadcast the remaining recording time may
be shorter if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference.
➠ If you record only still pictures or audio, the recording time may be longer.
➠ The displayed recording time and remaining time may not always add up to
the total length of the disc.
➠The available recording time may be shorter following intensive editing of
the disc.
➠ If you use a DVD-R disc you can continue recording until the disc is full or
until you finalize it. Before you start recording check how much recording time
is available on the disc.
➠ If you use a DVD-RW disc in video mode, the available recording time is
extended again when you delete the last title recorded on the disc.
➠ The Delete Parts function (page 49) only hides the title but does not delete
it from the disc and does not extend the recording time (except for the last
recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in video mode).
➠ Overwrite recording is only possible on DVD+RW discs (Page 56).
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Recording TV-Audio Channels
This recorder can also record NICAM audio. If the NICAM setting (page 20) is set
to “Auto“, NICAM audio will be recorded in the case of a NICAM transmission.
Restrictions on Video Recording
You cannot record movie material with copy protection with this recorder. If
a copy protection is encountered during recording, the recording stops or is
interrupted automatically and a message is displayed on the screen.
A video that can only be copied once can only be recorded using a DVD-RW
disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
NTSC format signals from analog or DV inputs cannot be recorded correctly
with this recorder.
SECAM format video signals (from an integrated TV tuner or from analog
inputs) are recorded in PAL format.
CPRM
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) that only allows the
recording of “copy once“ broadcasts. CPRM is the abbreviation for “Content
Protection for Recordable Media”.
This recorder is CPRM compatible. You can therefore record copy-once broadcasts
but cannot make copies of these recordings. CPRM recordings are only possible
with VR mode formatted DVD-RW discs and can only be played on players with
CPRM compatibility.
Copyright
The recording equipment should only be used for lawful copying. You should
find out what constitutes lawful copying in the country in which you are mak-
ing a copy. Copying of copyrighted material e.g. films or music is only lawful
if permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
The product contains copyright protection technology through certain US pat-
ents and other intellectual property rights and is the property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other companies. Use of this protection technology must be
authorized by the Macrovision Corporation. It is only intended for private or
other limited use unless otherwise authorized by the Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
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Playable Discs
Video-DVD (8 cm- / 12 cm disc)
Video-CD (VCD, SVCD, 8 cm- / 12 cm disc)
Audio-CD
(8 cm- / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/RW
DIGITAL AUDIO
Recordable
ReWritable
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs, DVD+R/DVD+RW discs, CDR/CD-RW discs with audio titles,
DivX, MP3/WMA or JPEG files, VCD/SVCD and Kodak Picture-CDs (JPEG) can also
be played on this unit.
including MP3 discs with ID3-Tag.
➠ DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs written to using a PC or a DVD
or CD recorder cannot be played if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is
condensation on the recorder‘s lens.
➠ If you record a disc using a PC, even if it is in a compatible format, the disc
may not play depending on the settings of the application software used to cre-
ate the disc. (Further information can be obtained from the software provider).
➠ Depending on the recording unit or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) discs cannot be played with this unit.
➠ Do not attach any labels to either side (the labeled side or the written side)
of a disc.
➠ Do not use any irregularly shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). If
you use these discs malfunctions may occur.
➠ Fingerprints and scratches on the disc can affect playback and/or recording.
Take proper care of your discs.
Essential Information