Philips DVDR3360H User manual

User Manual

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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the bottom or rear of your HDD/ DVD
Recorder and enter below the Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. DVDR 3360H / DVDR 3370H
Serial No. _______________
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)
790 nm (CD)
Output Power 30 mW(DVD±RW write)
1.0 mW (DVD read)
1.0 mW (CD read)
Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)
61 degrees (CD)

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This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by US patents. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
G-CODE®is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation.The G-CODE®system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
DivX®, DivX Certied, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc and are used under license.

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Table of Contents
General
Special Features................................................................................................................ 6
Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................................................7
Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care ..........................................................................................................8
General Information ........................................................................................................ 9
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9
Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................................................9
Product Overview
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 10
Inserting Batteries..............................................................................................................................................12
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 13
Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections............................................................................ 14
Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................14
Connecting the video cable.............................................................................................................................15
Connecting the audio cables...........................................................................................................................16
Step 2: Optional Connections....................................................................................... 17
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................17
Connecting to a VCR or other similar device............................................................................................18
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.........................................................................19
Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks............................................................................................... 20
Step 3: Installation and Setup....................................................................................... 21
Finding the viewing channel.............................................................................................................................21
Setting your TV channel programs................................................................................................................21
GENERAL settings .................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting the language...........................................................................................................................................24
Setting the time & date.....................................................................................................................................24
LANGUAGE settings................................................................................................................................ 25
DATE/ TIME settings................................................................................................................................. 25
Watch TV
Control TV programs ....................................................................................................26
Switching on to TV program.......................................................................................................................... 26
Pause live TV function...................................................................................................................................... 26
Instant Replay function .................................................................................................................................... 26
Recording
Before Recording ............................................................................................................ 27
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) .................................................................................27
Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu ......................................................................... 28
HDD settings ...............................................................................................................................................29
Default Recording settings ............................................................................................................................ 30
GENERAL settings .....................................................................................................................................31

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Table of Contents
Record on Hard Disk ...................................................................................................... 32
Recording TV programs ...................................................................................................................................32
Recording from a DV camcorder...................................................................................................................32
Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player) .................................................33
Record on DVD Recordable Disc.................................................................................. 35
Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD................................................................................................. 35
Discs for recording ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Recording from various sources ................................................................................................................... 36
Timer Recording.............................................................................................................38
About timer recording..................................................................................................................................... 38
Timer recording (G-CODE®System) ............................................................................................................. 38
Timer recording (manually)............................................................................................................................ 40
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ..........................................................................................................41
Playback
Playback from Hard Disk...............................................................................................42
Playback your HDD recordings..................................................................................................................... 42
Playback from Disc .........................................................................................................43
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
Inserting a disc ................................................................................................................................................... 43
Starting disc playback ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Additional Playback Features .......................................................................................47
Changing to another title/chapter/track .....................................................................................................47
Pausing playback and step play ......................................................................................................................47
Searching forward/backward ..........................................................................................................................47
Zooming in ...........................................................................................................................................................47
Using m(INFO) options ................................................................................................................................ 48
Edit Recordings
Edit Recordings - HDD................................................................................................... 51
About HDD title edit menu............................................................................................................................51
Accessing the HDD title edit menu..............................................................................................................51
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD .............................................................................. 54
About disc edit menu....................................................................................................................................... 54
Accessing disc editing menu ........................................................................................................................... 54
Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players.................................................................... 56
About DVD title editing ...................................................................................................................................57
Accessing DVD title edit menu ......................................................................................................................57
About video editing ...........................................................................................................................................59
Accessing video editing menu.........................................................................................................................59
Other Information
Setup Menu Options....................................................................................................... 62
Accessing the Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................62
VIDEO settings........................................................................................................................................... 63
PREFERENCES settings............................................................................................................................ 64
AUDIO settings.......................................................................................................................................... 65
Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................................66
Installing the latest rmware.......................................................................................................................... 66
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 67
Specications .................................................................................................................. 70
Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 71
Display panel symbols/ messages .................................................................................72
TV System Guide............................................................................................................ 74

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‘Time Shift Buffer’
As soon as you turn on this recorder, the
program shown on the TV will be stored into
the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a
temporary HDD storage of your recordings.
The contents will automatically be deleted
after 3 hours, when you turn off this recorder
or when you switch it to standby mode. To
store the contents on the hard disk, you have
to mark the segment in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’
for recording to prevent them from being
deleted.
‘Instant Replay’
You can repeat a scene of a live TV program
by pressingÑbutton on the remote control,
as often as you like.
To return to the live TV program, press and
holdÉ.
‘Pause Live TV’
A live TV program is now under your control.
You can pause the program by pressing
PAUSEÅbutton. Resume playback at the
scene it was interrupted by pressing the
PLAYÉbutton.
To return to the live TV program, press and
holdÉ.
‘Direct Recording to DVD’
This feature enables you to record content
directly on to a recordable DVD disc.
Press the DVD REC button on the remote
control to activate direct recording to the
recordable DVD disc.
This is a simple programming system for
recorders. To use it, enter the programming
number associated with your television
program.You can nd this number in your
favourite listings magazine.
i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and
‘IEEE1394’.This connection is used for the
transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as
used by digital video (DV) camcorders. It
carries all audio and video signals via a single
cable.
Special Features

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What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
You can only record on both DVD±R and
DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most
compatible recordable DVD format on the
market today. They are fully compatible to
most of the existing DVD-Video players and
DVD-ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a
DVD recordable disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 CDs. You can store
only one hour of recordings on a single disc at
the highest quality (DVD standard) and about
6 hours recordings at the lowest quality
(VHS standard.)
The mode of record quality indicates the
number of hours that will t on a single disc.
What is the difference between
DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±Rs are “recordable” discs and
DVD±RWs are “rewritable” discs. With a
DVD±R disc, you can record multiple sessions
on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you
cannot record any more content on the disc.
The DVD±RW disc allows you to record over
the same disc repeatedly.
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input and
output of audio, video, data and control signals.
– This recorder is only compatible with
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital
satellite tuners and Digital VHS video
recorders are not compatible.
– You cannot connect more than one DV
camcorder at any one time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the
DV IN jack.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD
from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
copy-protected.
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of
a book. A Title is often a complete movie and
is broken down into Chapters, or individual
scenes from the movies.
Title
Chapter
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
cha
p
ter markers
A program is recorded as a single title, it may
consist of one chapter or a few chapters
within a title, depending on the recording
settings.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new
Title each time you start a new recording.
– For DVD recordings, you can add chapters
manually.
– For HDD recordings, you can preset
chapters to be automatically inserted at
5-minutes intervals.
What does “nalizing” a disc do?
Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no
longer be recorded, only required for
DVD±Rs. It will then be compatible with
virtually any DVD player. To close a disc
without nalizing it, simply stop recording and
eject the disc. You will still be able to record
on the disc if there is capacity for more
recordings.
How good is the quality of the
recording?
There are six modes of record quality levels
to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour
recording at high quality) to “SLP” (6 hours
recording at VHS quality) on a recordable
DVD. Choose the quality level that best suits
your purpose and the length of material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hours of Recording that can be stored
Record Quality
1
2
2.5
3
4
6
34
68
85
102
136
204
53
106
132
159
212.5
318
HQ High Quality
SP Standard Play
SP+ Standard Play Plus
LP Long Play
EP Extended Play
SLP Super Long Play
DVDR3360H
160GB HDD
DVDR3370H
250GB HDD
DVD±R/
DVD±RW
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.

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Care and Safety Information
CAUTION!
High voltage! Do not open the
device. You run the risk of getting
an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g., receiver or amplier.)
– Do not put anything under the set
(e.g., CDs, magazines.)
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.
Space for ventilation
– Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles.)
Cleaning discs
Some problems occur because the disc
inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions.) To
avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
To clean a disc, use a micro bre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
handling care
The HDD is a fragile piece of device that
is easily prone to damage due to its long
recording capacity and high speed
operation.
– Do not move the unit while it is turned
on.
– Do not remove the AC power plug
from the power outlet during operation.
– Do not use the unit in excessively hot
or humid places. It may cause
condensation to form inside the unit.
If the HDD fails, playback and recording
will not be possible. In this case, it will be
necessary to replace the HDD unit.
WARNING!
The HDD is not a device for storing
recorded content permanently. We
recommend that you copy the important
video content to a recordable DVD as
backup.

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Introduction
This recorder has a built-in hard disk
drive (HDD). You can record up to
204 ~ 318 hours of video in SLP (Super
Long Play) record quality mode.
Model Internal hard
disk drive
Maximum
recording hours
DVDR3360H 160 GB 204
318
250 GBDVDR3370H
Note: These values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD
storage capacity will be reserved for the operations of this
recorder and time-shifting.
This recorder allows you to enjoy the
exibility to keep recordings in the HDD
or copy to a recordable DVD for future
playback.
Furthermore, you can take advantage of
features like ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause
Live TV’; see the section “Control TV
programmes”.
Before you can start using this recorder,
you must complete the basic connections
and set-up in three easy steps.
Step 1: Basic recorder connections
Step 2: Optional connections for
other devices
Step 3: Basic installation and set-up
Please take time to read this user manual
before using your recorder. It contains
important information and notes
regarding operations of the recorder.
Helpful Hints:
– If you have any questions or if problems
occur during operation, see the chapter
‘Troubleshooting’.
– If you need further assistance, please call
the customer support service for your
country. The corresponding telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in
the guarantee booklet.
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the product for identication and
supply ratings.
Accessories supplied
– Remote control and batteries
– Audio/video (AV) cables
– RF coaxial cable
– Quick Start Guide
Region codes
DVD lms are usually not released at the
same time in all regions of the world,
thus all DVD players are keyed to a
specic region code.
The regional code is shown on the back
panel of this device. If the DVD is
marked with a different region code, it
cannot be played back on this device.
Copyright notice
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programs, les, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringement
of copyrights and constitute a criminal
offence. This equipment should not be
used for such purposes.
General Information
ALL
3
Region
Asia Pacic,
Taiwan, Korea
Australia,
New Zealand,
Latam
ALL
4
DVD that can
be played

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Remote Control
aSTANDBY-ON
2
– Turns on the recorder or switch to standby
mode.
bCH +/ -
– While in tuner mode, selects the next/
previous TV channel.
cOK
– Stores/conrms an entry.
– Conrms a selection.
d
– Cursor buttons for moving to the left/ right or
making a forward/reverse search.
– In time shift mode, use  button to jump
forward 30 seconds and  button to jump
backward by 10 seconds.
 : Cursor buttons for moving up/down.
em (INFO)
– Displays the Time Shift video bar. It shows the
timing of the TV programs stored in the
temporary HDD storage.
– Displays the on-screen help text.
fPLAYÉ
– Plays a disc.
– Plays a recording.
gREC 
– Starts recording the current TV channel or the
current video input source.
h. >
– Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track.
iRETURN
– Returns to the previous menu of a video CD
(VCD) or some DVDs.
jSHUFFLE
– Switches to random playback of an audio CD,
Video CD (VCD), picture CD or DVD disc.
– In HDD title menu, select to sort the titles.
– In tuner mode, selects between dual language
broadcasts.
kREPEAT
– Select to repeat title playback in HDD mode.
– Select to repeat playback of title, chapter,
track or disc in DVD mode.
lSOURCE
– In tuner or DVD REC mode, selects the
recorder’s video input source from the TV
channel or external sources.
( EXT1, CAM1, CAM2.)
mDVD REC
– Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’ mode.
nTUNER
– Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode
(TV channel.)
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Remote Control (continued)
oNumeric keypad
– Selects a chapter/track number to play.
– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner
channel.
pTV VOL +/ –
– Adjust the volume of the TV set (Philips TV
only.)
qSETUP
– Enters/exits the system setup menu.
rSTOP 
– Stops playback/recording.
– Hold down the button to open and close the
disc tray.
sPAUSEÅ
– Pauses the playback.
– Pauses ‘Live TV’ viewing.
tZOOM
– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.
uT/C
– Displays title/chapter information.
vSELECT
– Selects a track/chapter/le in the program
menu.
– In HDD title menu, marks titles for copying to
a DVD recordable disc.
wTIMER
– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.
xHDD
– Enters the HDD content menu.
yDVD
– Switches to disc mode or displays the disc
content menu.
zDV
– Switches to ‘camera mode’ for camcorder
connected to DV IN jack. Recording can be
made directly onto the HDD/DVD.
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Remote Control (continued)
Inserting Batteries
AOpen the battery compartment.
BInsert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
CClose the cover.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
will not be used for a long time.
– Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances and should be
disposed of properly.
Using the remote control to
operate the system
AAim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
BSelect the source you want to control by
pressing the TUNER, HDD or DVD
button on the remote control.
CSelect the desired function (for example
.,>.)
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Main Unit
aSTANDBY-ON 2
– Turns on the recorder or switch to
standby mode.
bDisc tray
cOPEN/CLOSE ç
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
dDisplay panel
– Show information about the current
status of the recorder.
eIR
– Point the remote control towards this
sensor
fHDD Active indicator
– Blue ring lights up while temporary
recording to the time shift buffer is in
progress.
g
– Starts recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
– Red ring lights up while recording to the
HDD or DVD recordable disc is in
progress.
É
– Starts playback of the selected title/track.
./>
– Skips to the previous or next chapter/
track, or hold down the button to make
a reverse/forward search.

– Stops playback/recording.
Jacks behind the ap
Flip down the door as indicated by the
OPENÉlabel at the right hand corner.
hS-VIDEO
– S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders
or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders.
In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the
remote control repeatedly to select
‘CAM2’ when using this input source.
iVIDEO
– Video input for camcorders or video
recorders.
In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the
remote control repeatedly to select
‘CAM1’ when using this input source.
jL/R AUDIO
– Audio input for camcorder or the audio/
video device which is connected to the
S-VIDEO or VIDEO jack.
kDV IN
– Input for digital camcorders or other
suitable devices using this connector.
Press DV on the remote control when
using this input source.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
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MAINS
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
P
B
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
P
R
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AU D IO
OUT
S-V ID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA
A
B
Connecting the antenna
cables
These connections enable you to watch
and record TV programs using this
recorder. If the antenna signal is
connected via a VCR, Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver, ensure that these
devices are turned on in order to watch
or record the cable programs.
If you want to connect to a VCR
and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,
see page 17~18 for the complete
connection to your TV.
AConnect the existing Antenna/Cable TV
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the
ANTENNA jack on the recorder.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the TV jack on the recorder
to the antenna input jack on your TV
(VHF/UHF RF IN.)
Helpful Hint:
– Depending on how you have currently
connected your TV channel (directly from an
off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you
will have to disconnect some of the cables
before you make the above connection.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
P
B
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
P
R
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AU D IO
OUT
S-V ID E O
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
OR
Option 2
Option 3
OR
Option 1
Connecting the video cable
This connection enables you to view the
disc playback from the recorder.
You only need to choose one of the
options below to make your video
connection.
Option 1: Using Video (CVBS) jack
Use the supplied audio/video cable
(yellow plug) to connect the VIDEO
(CVBS)-OUT2 jack on the recorder to
the video input jack (or labeled as A/V In,
Video In or Composite) on the TV.
Option 2: Using S-Video jack
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) - OUT2
jack on the recorder to the S-Video input
jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the
TV.
Option 3 : Using Component Video
jack
A
Use the component video cable (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the
Y PBPR-OUT1 jacks on the recorder
to the corresponding component video
input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
or YUV) on the TV.
BIf your TV accepts Progressive Scan
signal, see page 63 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
IMPORTANT!
The progressive scan video quality is
only available through a Y PBPR
connection and a progressive TV is
required. It is strongly advised to
complete the recorder installation
rst, before enabling the progressive
scan feature.

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Connecting the audio cables
This connection enables you to listen to
the sound.
Option 1: Using an Audio cable
You can connect the recorder to a two
channel stereo system or receiver in
order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
Use the supplied audio cable (red/white
ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R
OUT1 or -OUT2 jacks to these devices
with the same input jacks.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
P
B
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
P
R
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AU D IO
OUT
S-V ID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
DIGITAL IN
OR
AV amplier/
receiver
Option 1
Option 2
Option 2: Using a Coaxial cable
You can connect the recorder to an AV
amplier/receiver in order to enjoy
multichannel surround sound.
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the COAXIAL jack to the
digital input on the AV amplier/receiver
with a digital multichannel sound
decoder.
Before you start operating, set the audio
settings accordingly (see page 65.)
If the AUDIO settings do not match your
amplier’s capabilities, the amplier may
produce a strong, distorted sound or no
sound at all.
Helpful Hint:
– Do not connect your TV’s audio output
jacks to the AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT) jacks on
this recorder, this may cause unwanted
noise.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections
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MAINS
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
PB
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
PR
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
RF S-VIDEO
OUT
IN AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
CABLE
SATELLITE
ANTENNA
A
B
C
Back of a Cable
Box or Satellite
Receiver (Example
only)
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Option 1
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has only an antenna output jack
(RF OUT or TO TV),
refer to “Connecting the antenna cables”
on page 14 for the complete connection
to your TV.
Option 2
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has video/audio output jacks,
AKeep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the ANTENNA jack on the
recorder to the RF OUT jack on the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
CUse a RF coaxial cable to connect the
TV jack on the recorder to the
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF
RF IN.)
DUse the audio/video cables to connect
the VIDEO/AUDIO -EXT1 on the
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
output jacks on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver.
EUse the audio/video cables to connect
the VIDEO/AUDIO -OUT2 on the
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
input jacks on the TV.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
D
E

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TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
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MAINS
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
PB
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
PR
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
VIDEO
IN
OUT IN
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
CABLE
SATELLITE
ANTENNA
A
B
C
Back of a VCR
(Example only)
D
Connecting to a VCR or
other similar device
This connection enables you to record
from a video tape to the HDD or a DVD
recordable disc and allows the VCR to be
used for playback if the recorder is
turned off.
IMPORTANT!
Your new recorder can replace the
VCR for all your recording needs.
Just unplug all the connections to
your VCR.
AConnect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to
the ANTENNA jack on the recorder.
BUse a RF coaxial cable to connect the
TV jack on the recorder to the
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF
RF IN.)
CUse the audio/video cables to connect
the VIDEO/AUDIO -EXT1 on the
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
output jacks on the VCR.
DUse the audio/video cables to connect
the VIDEO/AUDIO -OUT2 on the
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
input jacks on the TV.
Helpful Hints:
– Most commercial video cassettes and
DVDs are copy-protected and therefore
cannot be recorded.
– Connect the recorder directly to the
TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device
in between, the picture quality may be poor
because of the copy protection system built
into the recorder.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
AF
~
MAINS
ANTENNA
TV
EXT1
VIDEO
(CVBS)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
P
B
OUT 2
VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT 1
Y
P
R
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
VIDEO
IN
OUT IN
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
S-VIDEO
RF S-VIDEO
OUT
IN AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
CABLE
SATELLITE
ANTENNA B
CE
D
Back of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
Connecting to a VCR and
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
AConnect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to
the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the ANTENNA jack on the
recorder to the RF OUT jack on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
CUse a RF coaxial cable to connect the
TV jack on the recorder to the
antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF
RF IN.)
DUse the supplied audio/video cables to
connect the VIDEO/AUDIO -EXT1
jacks on the recorder to the matching
VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
EUse the audio/video cables to connect
the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT2 on the
recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
input jacks on the TV.
FUse another set of audio/video cables to
connect the VIDEO IN/L-AUDIO-R
jacks on the front panel of the recorder
to the to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO
output jacks on the VCR.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
F
Back of a VCR
(Example only)
Front Panel of
HDD recorder

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TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power
outlet.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
DV OUT
L
RB
OR
A
Connecting a camcorder to
the front jacks
You can use the front jacks to copy
camcorder recordings. These jacks are
located behind the ap on the right hand
side and provides convenient connections
for a camcorder.
Option 1: Using the DV IN jack
Use this connection if you have a Digital
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV
jack conforms to the i.LINK standard.
It provides the best picture quality.
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)
to connect the DV IN jack on the
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT
jack on the camcorder.
Before you start operating, press DV on
the remote to select ‘DV’ as the input
channel. For recording, see pages 27~37.
Helpful Hints:
– The DV IN jack does not support a
connection to a Personal Computer.
– It is not possible to record from the
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN
jack on your recorder.
Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or
VIDEO In jack
Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a
Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides
good picture quality.
Alternatively, you can use the VIDEO
connection if your camcorder has only a
single video output (Composite Video,
CVBS.)
AConnect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO jack
on the front panel of the recorder to the
corresponding S-VHS or Video output
jack on the camcorder.
BUse an audio cable (red/white ends) to
connect the AUDIO L/R jacks on the
front panel of the recorder to the audio
output jacks on the camcorder.
Before you start operating, press
SOURCE on the remote control
repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ or ‘CAM2’
as the input channel, depending on your
connections. For recording, see pages
27~37.