Philips DVDR5590H/75 User manual

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EN HDD & DVD Player / Recorder 6
ZH CN DVD/硬盘驱动器 (HDD) 刻录机 96
ZH TW DVD/硬碟磁碟機 (HDD) 錄影機 188
DVDR3570H
DVDR3590H
DVDR5590H

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LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)
90 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)
‘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.’
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DivX Ultra Certied products: “DivX, DivX
Ultra Certied, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation.The G-CODE
system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protec-
tion technology that is protected by US
patents. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorised by Macrovi-
sion, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised 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
HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Denition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing
LLC.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the bottom or rear of your DVD
Recorder and enter below the Serial No.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. DVD/HDD RECORDER
DVDR3570H, DVDR3590H,
DVDR5590H
Serial No. _______________

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CAUTION!
This unit does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
注意！
此装置不包含任何用户可更换部件。请让
合格的人员执行所有的维护工作。
警告！
使用者不可擅自變更本產品的任何部分。
請交由合格人員保養維修。

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Table of Contents
General
Care and Safety Information ............. 6
Setup precautions .............................................6
Cleaning discs.....................................................6
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care........6
Energy saving message .....................................6
Product Information .......................7~8
Introduction........................................................7
Accessories supplied ........................................7
Region codes ......................................................7
Special features..................................................8
Product Overview
Main Unit .............................................. 9
Remote Control........................... 10~12
Using the remote control ............................12
Connections & Setup
Step 1: Basic Recorder
Connections ................................. 13~15
Connecting the antenna cables ...................13
Connecting the video/audio cables ............14
Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS)
socket ...........................................................14
Option 2: Using the S-Video socket ....14
Option 3: Using Component video
socket / Connecting to a Progressive
Scan TV .........................................................15
Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-
compatible TV.............................................15
Step 2: Optional Connections ... 16~18
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver .............................................................16
Connecting to a VCR or other similar
device..................................................................17
Connecting to an AV amplier/receiver ...17
Connecting to a camcorder .........................18
Option 1: Using the DV IN socket ........18
Option 2: Using the VIDEO In socket..18
Step 3: Installation and Set-up .. 19~20
Watch TV
Control TV Programmes ........... 21~23
Viewing live TV ................................................21
About Time Shift Buffer - temporary
HDD storage....................................................21
Marking the contents for recording ......22
Clearing the Time Shift Buffer................22
Pause live TV function ...................................23
Instant replay function ...................................23
FlexTime function............................................23
Main Menu
Using the Home menu................24~25
About the Home menu .................................24
Viewing media information...........................25
Recording
Before Recording.........................26~29
Recording media..............................................26
Default recording settings ............................27
Record TV Programme ..............30~34
Record current TV programme ..................30
Record a specic section of TV
programmes ....................................................30
Simultaneous record and play function.....31
Playback from HDD...................................31
Playback from DVD ...................................31
Playback from USB.....................................31
Watching other TV programmes...........31
About timer recording...................................32
Timer recording (G-CODE system)..............32
Timer recording (manually)..........................33
Changing/Deleting a scheduled recording ...34
Record from external devices....35~37
Recording from an external device
(Camcorder/VCR/DVD player)...................35
Recording from a DV Camcorder ..............36
Copy TV programmes from
HDD ..............................................38~39
About copying..................................................38
Copying recordings to recordable DVD...38
Changing the screen display for
recordable DVD ..............................................39

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Table of Contents
Copy Files
Copy les between HDD, USB
and DVD........................................40~41
Copying les from HDD to USB or
recordable DVD ..............................................40
Copying les from USB to HDD or
recordable DVD ..............................................41
Copying les from CD/DVD to HDD or
USB .....................................................................41
Playback
Playback from Hard Disk ...........42~48
Hard Disk navigation......................................42
Basic operation................................................43
Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD...44
Repeat hard disk playback.............................44
Playback from USB device ............... 45
Playback from Disc..................... 46~48
Playable discs ....................................................46
Starting disc playback.....................................46
Playing a DVD video disc..........................47
Playing a (Super) Video CDs....................47
Playing a DVD recordable disc................47
Playing an audio CD (MP3/WMA) .........48
Playing a DivX le.......................................48
Additional Playback Features....49~56
Playing JPEG photo les (slide show).........49
Playing musical slideshow..............................50
Creating a photo playlist (album)................51
Deleting an album.......................................52
Changing the album information ............52
Editing the album.............................................52
Selecting another title/chapter/ track........53
Searching forwards/ backwards ..................53
Pausing playback / slow motion play ..........53
Scan disc ............................................................54
Shufe play ........................................................54
Repeat play........................................................54
Repeat playback a specic segment (A-B)... 54
Using the Toolbar options............................55
Clearing the Time Shift Buffer................55
Changing audio soundtrack language ....55
Changing subtitle language.......................56
Switching camera angles ...........................56
Zooming in/out ...........................................56
Searching by time........................................56
Edit Recordings
Edit Recordings - Hard Disk....... 57~61
Changing the title name.................................57
Selecting the genre .........................................57
Video editing.....................................................58
Merge/split a specic chapter within
a recording ...................................................59
Dividing titles...............................................60
Hiding unwanted scenes ...........................60
Showing the hidden scene........................61
Deleting all chapter markers...................61
Edit Recordings - Recordable
DVD ...............................................62~67
About editing recordable DVDs .................62
Index Picture screen..................................62
Changing the disc/title name........................63
Making the edited DVD±RW compatible....63
Deleting all recordings/titles ........................63
Finalising the DVD±R for playback.............64
Deleting a recording/title..............................64
Lock/Unlock the disc for playback .............65
Protecting the recorded titles
(DVD±RW).......................................................65
Video editing.....................................................66
System Settings
System Menu Options ................68~78
System menu navigation ................................68
Language settings ............................................69
Playback settings..............................................70
Video Output settings ...................................72
Audio settings ..................................................74
Analogue Tuner settings................................75
Setup settings...................................................77
Other
Other Information ......................79~80
Setting up Progressive Scan feature...........79
Copyright notice..............................................79
Installing the latest software........................80
Frequently Asked Questions .....81~83
Troubleshooting...........................84~89
Display panel symbols/messages..90~91
Glossary ........................................92~93
Specications ..................................... 94

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Cleaning discs
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to discs! Never use
solvents such as benzene, thinner,
cleaners available commercially, or anti-
static sprays intended for discs.
Wipe the disc with a micro bre cleaning
cloth from the centre to the edge in a
straight line movement.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
handling care
To avoid damage to the hard disk and
losing important data:
– Do not move the recorder or subject
it to vibration whilst in operation.
– Do not remove the AC power plug
from the mains socket without switching
the recorder to standby mode.
It is recommended to archive important
recording to a recordable DVD as
backup.
Energy saving message
In order to minimise the power
consumption in standby mode, we
recommend you to leave this unit with
Eco mode enable and turn off the front
panel display brightness. See Playback
settings - { Display } option and Setup
settings - { Eco mode } option.
Care and Safety Information
IMPORTANT NOTE!
DO NOT disconnect the recorder from
the power supply unless you are intending
not to use this product for a long period
of time. Power is needed to enable the
recorder to perform essential tasks like
timer recordings and automatically
updating the system date/time.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place this unit on a at, hard and
stable surface. Do not place the unit on a
carpet.
– Do not place this unit on top of other
equipment that might heat it up (e.g.,
receiver or amplier).
– Do not put anything under this unit
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet
where the AC power plug can be easily
reached.
Space for ventilation
– Place this unit 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
this unit and 5cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
10cm ) 10cm
5cm
5cm
Avoid high temperature, moisture,
water and dust
– This unit must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any object or items that
can damage this unit (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).

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Introduction
This DVD/Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
recorder changes the way you watch TV.
You have full control over the TV
programmes you watch, because the
Time Shift Buffer function stores all the
programmes that the recorder is tuned
to. You can ‘pause’ TV programmes with
Pause Live TV function, or repeat any
scene with the Instant Replay function.
Recording has never been easier with the
built-in Hard Disk Drive, you can record
up to 180~660 hours of video in SEP
(Super Extended Play) recording mode.
Model Hard Disk
Drive
(HDD)
Maximum
recording
hours
DVDR3570H 160 GB 180
DVDR3590H 250 GB 300
DVDR5590H 500 GB 660
On top of that, you can store the DivX
movies, music les and digital camera
photos in the HDD Media Jukebox.
DivX
les
Photos Music
les
DVDR3570H 150 10,000 4,500
DVDR3590H 270 10,000 7,000
DVDR5590H 580 10,000 10,000
When you want to save or share a
recording, simply copy it to a recordable
DVD. You can also copy recordings
from your video camera or camcorder
through the i-Link connection.
Before you can start using this recorder,
you must complete the basic connection
and initial recorder set-up in three simple
steps.
Step 1: Basic recorder connections.
Step 2: Optional connections for other
devices.
Step 3: Installation and set-up.
Please take time to read this user manual
before using your recorder. It contains
important information and notes
regarding the operation of your DVD
recorder.
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate at the rear or
bottom of the product for identication and
supply ratings.
Accessories supplied
– Quick Start Guide
– RF antenna cable
– Audio/Video cables
– Remote control and batteries
Region codes
DVD movies are usually not released at
the same time in all regions of the world,
thus all DVD players/recorders are
programmed to a specic region code.
Countries DVD Region code
Asia Pacic,
Taiwan, Korea
ALL
3
Australia,
New Zealand
ALL
4
China
ALL
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Product Information

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Special features
Pause Live TV
Every TV programme is now under your
control, allowing you to take a break
without missing a moment. You can
pause any live TV programme by simply
pressing PAUSE LIVE TV button and
resume playback by pressing the PAUSE
LIVE TV button again. You can now
continue watching the remainder of the
programme or if you want to return to
the live TV programme again, just press
the LIVE TV button.
Instant Replay
You can repeat any scene of a live TV
programme by pressing the REPLAY ()
button, as often as you like. If you wish
to return to the live TV programme
again, just press the LIVE TV button.
To enjoy Instant Replay, you need to
turn your recorder on and watch your
favourite TV programmes via your
recorder.
FlexTime
You can be truly exible with your time
now with FlexTime. FlexTime allows you
to start watching a TV programme while
it is still being recorded, you do not need
to wait for the recording to nish before
starting to watch it. Alternatively, you
can also watch another earlier recorded
programme, play a DVD or DivX movie
or enjoy some music while the recorder
is recording the TV programme.
Product Information (continued)
Time Shift Buffer (TSB)
As soon as you turn on your recorder,
the TV channel it is tuned to will be
stored into the Time Shift Buffer. Think
of this as a temporary storage for TV
programmes allowing you great exibility.
It can contain up to 6 (six) hour of TV
programmes and will automatically ush
anything that is older. You can mark
portions of the Time Shift Buffer and
copy them to your recordings list for
later viewing or copying to recordable
DVD. The recorder needs to be turned
on for the Time Shift Buffer to be active.
When the recorder is turned off, the
Time Shift Buffer is automatically cleared.
G-CODE
This is a simple programming system for
recorders. To use it, enter the
programming number associated with
your television programme. You can nd
this number in your favourite listings
magazine.
i.LINK
i.LINK, also known as ‘FireWire’ or ‘IEEE
1394’, is a digital connection for
connecting your camcorder to enable
you to make high quality copies of your
camcorder videos. The connector can be
found behind the front ap door.

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Main Unit
aSTANDBY-ON
– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal
standby mode.
bDisc tray
cOPEN CLOSE ç
– Opens or closes the disc tray.
dDisplay panel
– Shows information about the current
status of the recorder.
eHDD ACTIVE
– Lights up when access hard disk.
fu
– Pauses or resumes a live TV show.
– Starts or pauses playback.
.>
– Skips to the previous or next chapter/
track. Hold down the button to make a
reverse/forward search.
x
– Stops playback/recording.
g z
– Starts recording the currently viewed TV
programme. Press repeatedly to set the
recording length in 30-minute increments.
– Lights up while recording is in progress.
Sockets behind the ap
Flip down the door as indicated by the
OPEN label at the right hand corner.
hDV IN-CAM2 socket
– Input for digital camcorders (also
referred to as FireWire or IEEE1394).
iVIDEO-AUDIO-CAM1 socket
– Composite video and audio inputs for
camcorder/DVD player/VCR or other
similar device.
jUSB socket
– Input for USB ash drive, USB memory
reader or digital camera.
* Not all brands and models of digital
cameras are supported, except those
compliant with the PTP standard.

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Remote Control
a2
– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal
standby mode.
bCAM
– Switches to the camcorder that is
connected to the DV IN CAM2 socket.
cUSB
– Switches to USB mode and shows the
content of the USB device.
dColour coded buttons
– These buttons can be used to select the
coloured options available in some
menus.
SUBTITLE
INFO SELECT EDIT
AUDIO
PAUSE LIVE TV
G-CODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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eOPTIONS
– Enters/exits the Options menu. This
menu provides various setting options.
f: Cursor buttons for moving to the
left/right. In recorder’s Live TV mode,
replay or skip the scene by a specied
length of time.
: Cursor buttons for moving up/
down.
gOK
– Conrms an entry or selection.
hHOME
– Enters/exits the recorder’s Home menu.
iPREV í/ NEXTë
– Skips to previous or next title/chapter/
track.
jTIMER
– Enters/Exits the timer programming
mode.
kP +-
– While in Live TV mode, select the next
or previous TV channel or the external
input source (EXT1, EXT2, CAM1).
– While in camcorder mode, select other
external input source (EXT1, EXT2,
CAM1).
lAUDIO
– Selects an audio language/channel.
mG-CODE
– Enters/Exits the G-CODE programming
menu.
nEDIT
– Enters/exits the editing menu.

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Remote Control (continued)
oLIVE TV
– Switches to live TV mode. It activates
the Time Shift Buffer that allows you to
pause or replay the TV programme at
any time.
pHDD LIST
– Shows the list of your recordings stored
in the internal hard disk.
qDISC
– Shows the content of the disc.
rBACK
– Returns to the previous menu.
sREW m/FFW M
– Fast reverse or fast forward search.
tPAUSE LIVE TV u
– Pauses or resumes a live TV programme.
– Starts or pauses playback of any recorded
title or disc.
STOP x
– Stops playback/recording.
– Hold down this button to open or close
the disc tray.
REC z
– Starts recording the currently viewed TV
programme. Press repeatedly to set the
recording length in 30-minute increments.
uTV VOL +-
– Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips
TVs or compatible brands only).
vAlphanumeric keypad
– Used to enter numbers or letters (using
SMS style entry).
– Selects a chapter/track/title number to
play.
– Selects the recorder’s preset tuner
channel.
wSUBTITLE
– Selects a DVD or DivX subtitle language.
xINFO
– Displays on-screen information.
ySELECT
– Selects multiple les for copying or
deleting.
– Toggles between ‘T’ (title) and ‘C’
(chapter) selection during disc playback,
then use the í/ ëkeys to select the
previous or next title/chapter.
– Toggles between upper and lower case
characters while using the alphanumeric
keypad.
SUBTITLE
INFO SELECT EDIT
AUDIO
PAUSE LIVE TV
G-CODE
16
17
23
24
25
18
19
20
21
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22

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Remote Control (continued)
Using the remote control
AOpen the battery compartment cover.
BInsert two batteries type R03 or AAA.
Match the indications (+-) inside the
battery compartment.
CClose the cover.
DPoint the remote control directly at the
remote sensor on the front panel and
select the desired function.
SUBTITLE
INFO SELECT EDIT SCART
AUDIO
PAUSELIVE TV
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, they should be disposed
of properly.
Using the alphanumeric keypad to
enter the characters
SUBTITLE
INFO SELECT EDIT
AUDIO
PAUSE LIVE TV
G-CODE
– Press a number button repeatedly until
the required character or the number
appears.
– To enter special symbols, press button
repeatedly.
– To select upper/lower case (capital/
small) letters, press SELECT.
– To enter a space, press button .

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ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
CVBS IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
R
L
HDMI
OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
MAINS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT EXT 1
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
R
L
EXT 2
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
Connecting the antenna
cables
These connections enable you to watch
and record TV programmes using this
recorder. If the antenna signal is
connected via a Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver, ensure that these devices are
turned on in order to watch or record
the cable programmes.
If you want to connect to a VCR
and/or a separate Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver,
see ‘Step 2: Optional Connections’ for
details.
Helpful Hint:
– Depending on how you have currently
connected your TV channel (directly from an
off-air antenna or cable box or VCR), you’ll
have to disconnect some of the cables before
you make the antenna connection.
AConnect the existing Antenna cable (it
can be from the off-air wall socket or
Cable Box) to the ANTENNA-IN
socket on the recorder.
BConnect a RF antenna cable (supplied)
from the TV-OUT socket on the
recorder to the antenna input socket on
your TV (usually labelled as ANT,
ANTENNA IN, RF IN).

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
Connecting the video/audio
cables
This connection enables you to view the
playback from this recorder. You only
need to choose one of the options
below to make your video connection.
– For a standard TV, follow option 1 or
2.
– For a progressive scan TV, follow
option 3.
– For a HDMI TV, follow option 4.
Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS)
socket
AConnect a composite video cable
(supplied) from the CVBS OUT socket
on the recorder to the video input
socket (usually labelled as A/V In, Video
In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
BConnect the audio cables (supplied) from
the AUDIO OUT sockets on the
recorder to the audio input sockets on
the TV.
Option 2: Using the S-Video socket
AConnect a S-video cable (not supplied)
from the S-VIDEO OUT socket on the
recorder to the S-Video input socket
(usually labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the
TV.
BConnect the audio cables (supplied) from
the AUDIO OUT sockets on the
recorder to the audio input sockets on
the TV.
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
HDMI
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
Y
R
L
CVBS IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
R
L
PB
PRY
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
R
L
EXT 2
TV
Option 2
Option 1

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
Option 3: Using Component
video socket / Connecting to a
Progressive Scan TV
The progressive scan video quality is only
available when using Y Pb Pr connection
and a progressive scan TV is required. It
provides superior picture quality when
watching DVD movies.
AConnect the component video cables
(red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the
Y PBPRsockets on the recorder to the
corresponding component video input
sockets (usually labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
or YUV) on the TV.
BConnect the audio cables (supplied) from
the AUDIO OUT sockets on the
recorder to the audio input sockets on
the TV.
CIf your TV accepts progressive signals,
proceed to chapter ‘Other information -
Setting up Progressive Scan feature’ for
detailed progressive feature setup.
Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-
compatible TV
HDMI (High Denition Multimedia
Interface) is a digital interface that allows
pure digital video transmission without
the loss of image quality.
AConnect a HDMI cable (not supplied)
from the HDMI OUT on the main unit
to the HDMI IN on a HDMI-compatible
device (e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant
DVI TV).
BActivate the HDMI connection by
switching the recorder to the correct
active video output as follows:
1) After completed the basic installation
and set-up, press OPTIONS.
2) Move to { Settings } > { Video
output } > { Active video output }
>{HDMI output } and press OK to
conrm.
Helpful Hint:
– The HDMI is backward compatible with
some DVI devices using an appropriate
adaptor plug.
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
HDMI
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
TV
Option 3
N
HDMI
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
CVBS IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
R
L
EXT 2
TV
Option 4

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Step 2: Optional Connections
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Option 1
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has only an antenna output socket
(RF OUT or TO TV),
see ‘Basic Recorder Connections -
Connecting the antenna cables’ for
details.
Option 2 (as shown on the above illustration)
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has other video output sockets
AKeep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
BConnect the COMPONENT VIDEO
IN sockets on the recorder to the
corresponding component video output
sockets on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver.
Alternatively, you may use VIDEO
(CVBS) or S-VIDEO connection.
CConnect the AUDIO IN sockets on the
recorder to the audio output sockets on
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
DMake the video/audio connections from
the recorder to the TV. See ‘Connecting
the video/audio cable’ for details.
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
HDMI
OUT
MAINS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
CVBS IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
R
L
EXT 2
TV
C
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
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Cable Box /
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Connecting to a VCR or
other similar device
This connection enables you to record
from video tape to hard disk.
Note:
Your new recorder can replace the VCR
for all your recording needs. Just unplug
all the connections to your VCR.
AConnect the CVBS IN socket on the
recorder to the corresponding video
output sockets on the VCR or other
similar device.
Alternatively, you may use S-VIDEO
connection.
BConnect the AUDIO IN sockets on the
recorder to the corresponding audio
output sockets on the VCR or other
similar device.
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.
Connecting to an AV
amplier/receiver
You can connect the recorder to an AV
amplier/receiver in order to enjoy
multichannel surround sound.
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)
from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
socket to the digital coaxial input socket
(or labelled as COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL
IN) of the connected device.
Helpful Hint:
– You have to set the appropriate Digital
Audio Output setting. Otherwise, no sound or
interference may occur. See ‘System Menu
Options - Audio settings’ for details.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
M
I
T
CVBS IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
R
L
EXT 2
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VCR (example only)
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
HDMI
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
AUDIO 1
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
EXT 1
AV amplier/
receiver
OR

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Connecting to a camcorder
You can use the front sockets to copy
camcorder recordings. These sockets are
located behind the ap on the right hand
side which provides convenient
connections.
Option 1: Using the DV IN socket
Use this connection if you have a Digital
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV
socket conforms to the i.LINK standard.
It provides the best picture quality.
AConnect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not
supplied) from the DV IN socket on the
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT
socket on the camcorder.
BPress CAM on the remote control to
select ‘CAM2’.
Helpful Hint:
– It is not possible to record from this
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN
socket on your recorder.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
Option 2: Using the VIDEO In
socket
Use the VIDEO connection if your
camcorder has only a single video output
(Composite Video, CVBS). It provides
good picture quality.
AConnect the VIDEO socket at the front
panel of the recorder to the
corresponding S-VHS or Video output
socket on the camcorder.
BConnect the AUDIO L/R sockets at the
front panel of the recorder to the audio
output socket on the camcorder.
CPress CAM on the remote control
followed by P+/-repeatedly to select
‘CAM1’.
Option 1 Option 2

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Step 3: Installation and Set-up
The installation menu appears the very
rst time you turn on this recorder.
These settings help you set up the basic
recorder features easily, including TV
programme installation and language
settings.
Before you start ...
Complete the installation settings before
inserting a disc for playback or recording.
ATurn on the TV.
BPress STANDBY-ON 2to turn on
the recorder.
CTurn on the TV and switch it to the
correct video-in channel.
You may go to the lowest channel on
your TV, then press the Channel Down
button on your TVs remote control until
you see the menu language screen.
Menu Language
English
Please select your language.
Denes the languages of all
on-screen menu displays.
Next
Simpl Chinese
Trad Chinese
DUse  keys on the remote control to
select the desired on-screen display
language and press OK to conrm.
EThe Country Selection screen appears on
the TV. Move the selection bar to the
country you live in and press OK to
conrm.
This setting is important for automatic
installation of TV channels in your area.
Country Selection
AUS Australia
Country selection is
important for TV channels
search.
Next
BMU American B..
PRC China
RC Taiwan
NZ New Zealandǂ
ROK Korea
SGP Singapore
HK Hong Kong
Previous
Note: Press the Red button on the
remote control for returning to the
previous screen or press the Green
button for proceeding to the next
installation step.
FThe TV shape screen appears on the TV.
Select the appropriate TV shape in the
way you want the wide-screen movies to
be displayed and press OK to conrm.
Previous Next
Select the appropriateTV shape
according to the TV you have
connected.
TV shape
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Widescreen
4:3 LetterBox (LB)
4:3 PanScan (PS)
16:9 (Widescreen)
GThe Channel Search screen appears on
the TV. Press OK to start auto channel
search.
 The recorder starts the analogue
channel search.

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Step 3: Installation and Set-up (continued)
Previous Skip
Channel search
Start Auto search
Note: Make sure you have successfully
made all the required connections to this
recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/
Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.
The channel search will detect the signals
and save all the available programme
channels.
HAfter the channel search is nished, the
number of found and stored channels
appear, press the Green button to
continue.
Cancel
Next Restart
Searching channels.
This may take a few minutes. Please wait.
Analogue TV channels found: 3
Analogue channel search
Analogue TV channels found: 9
Analogue channel search completed
IThe Time entry screen appears. Use the
alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or 
keys to enter the correct time, then
press OK to conrm or the Green
button to continue.
Previous Next
Time setting is required for
making recordings.
Time
00 00
:AM
JThe Date entry screen appears. Use the
alphanumeric keypad 0-9 or 
keys to enter the correct date, then
press OK to conrm or the Green
button to continue.
Previous Next
Date setting is required to
make recordings. Please
make sure it is correct.
Date
31 01 2007
KThe installation is now completed. Press
the Green button on the remote control
to close the screen.
You have successfully completed the installation
of your recorder.
System is now ready for use.
Previous Done
Installataion Complete
The DVD recorder is now ready for
use.