Philips HDR3500 User manual

HDR3500
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Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is tted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of
plug proceed as follows:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362
5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
3Ret the fuse cover.
If the tted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug tted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse
is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 5 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).
As these colours may not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to
1972.
Norge
Typeskilt nnes på apparatens underside.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk
støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
fuktighet.
Italia
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’
Si dichiara che l’apparecchio HDR3500, Philips
risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1
del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
Fatto a Eindhoven
Philips Consumer Electronics
Philips, Glaslaan 2
5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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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. HDD/ DVD Recorder
HDR3500
Serial No. _______________
CAUTION
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING
VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLING
VARNING
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN
VARO!
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN
VORSICHT
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL
AUSSETZEN
ATTENTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU
FAISCEAU
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
‘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.’
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)
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This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Community.
This product complies with
the requirements of the
following directives and
guidelines: 2006/95/EC +
2004/108/EC
DK
Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.
Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
sidder i stikkontakten.
S
Klass 1 laseraparat
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning
specicerats, kan användaren utsättas för
osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider
gränsen för laserklass 1.
Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.
SF
Luokan 1 laserlaite
Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla
kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla
tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa
olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.
Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-
osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina
silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.
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This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by US patents. Use
of this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision, 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
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX®, DivX Certied, and associated logos
are trademarks of DivX, Inc and are used under
license.
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.
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Table of Contents
General
Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................8
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8
Hard disk drive (HDD) handling care.............................................................................................................8
Product Information ........................................................................................................ 9
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9
Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................................................9
About recycling.....................................................................................................................................................9
Special features ...................................................................................................................................................10
Product Overview
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 12
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................14
Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections............................................................................ 15
Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................15
Connecting the video cable.............................................................................................................................16
Connecting the audio cables...........................................................................................................................18
Step 2: Optional Connections....................................................................................... 19
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................19
Connecting to a VCR or other similar device........................................................................................... 20
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.........................................................................21
Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets.......................................................................................... 22
Step 3: Installation and Setup....................................................................................... 23
Watch TV
Control TV Programmes ..............................................................................................25
About Time Shift Buffer - temporary hard disk storage........................................................................ 25
Viewing live TV................................................................................................................................................... 25
Pause live TV........................................................................................................................................................26
Instant replay/forward ......................................................................................................................................26
Recording
Before Recording ............................................................................................................ 27
Media for recording...........................................................................................................................................27
Default recording settings .............................................................................................................................. 28
{ Recording } settings.................................................................................................................................29
Record TV Programmes................................................................................................ 31
Record the current TV programme..............................................................................................................31
Record a specic segment of the TV programmes...................................................................................31
Playback during recording of TV programme ............................................................................................32
Timer Recording .............................................................................................................33
About timer recording......................................................................................................................................33
Schedule a timer recording..............................................................................................................................33
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ......................................................................................................... 34
Record from external devices....................................................................................... 35
Recording from an external device (Satellite Receiver/ Camcorder/ VCR/ DVD Player).............35
Automatic recording from a Satellite Receiver .........................................................................................35
Recording from a DV camcorder...................................................................................................................36
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Table of Contents
Copy Files
Copy les from HDD to DVD .......................................................................................37
Copying a HDD title to a recordable DVD................................................................................................37
Playback
Playback from HDD .......................................................................................................38
Playback your HDD recording ...................................................................................................................... 38
Playback from USB......................................................................................................... 39
Playback from a USB ash drive/ USB memory card reader .................................................................39
Playback from Disc .........................................................................................................40
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Start disc playback............................................................................................................................................. 40
Additional Playback Features .......................................................................................43
Playback a picture disc (slide show) ..............................................................................................................43
Creating your own playlist.............................................................................................................................. 44
Selecting another title/ chapter/ track ........................................................................................................ 44
Pausing playback/ slow motion play ............................................................................................................. 45
Searching forward/ backward........................................................................................................................ 45
Repeat playback options.................................................................................................................................. 45
Changing audio and subtitle language options .......................................................................................... 46
Switching camera angles.................................................................................................................................. 46
Searching by time .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Resume playback from the last stopped point...........................................................................................47
Edit Recordings
Edit Recordings ...............................................................................................................48
About the content menu................................................................................................................................. 48
Accessing the options menu............................................................................................................................49
Erase title(s).........................................................................................................................................................50
Protect/ Unprotect a title................................................................................................................................50
Rename a title......................................................................................................................................................50
Divide a title (HDD and DVD±RW only) ..................................................................................................51
Erase part of a title (HDD and DVD±RW only) .......................................................................................52
Manage your HDD titles ..................................................................................................................................52
System Settings
Setup Menu Options....................................................................................................... 54
Accessing the Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................. 54
{ Tuner } settings.........................................................................................................................................55
{ Disc } settings............................................................................................................................................57
{ Playback } settings....................................................................................................................................59
{ Audio } settings.........................................................................................................................................61
{ Video } settings .........................................................................................................................................62
{ System } settings.......................................................................................................................................63
Other Information
Other Information.......................................................................................................... 64
Setting up Progressive Scan feature............................................................................................................. 64
Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................... 65
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................66
Specications .................................................................................................................. 69
Display panel symbols/ messages ................................................................................. 70
Glossary............................................................................................................................ 71
TV System Guide............................................................................................................ 72
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CAUTION!
The unit does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
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 above or under
the unit (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 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
the unit and 5 cm (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 the apparatus (e.g., liquid
lled objects, lighted candles).
Cleaning discs
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to discs! Never use
solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-
static sprays intended for analogue 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 during its operation.
– Do not disconnect the AC power plug
from the mains socket without switching
the recorder to standby mode.
It is recommended to archive any
important recording to a recordable
DVD disc as backup.
Care and Safety Information
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Introduction
This DVD/ Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
recorder changes the way you watch TV.
Have full control over the TV programmes
as the recorder stores the TV programme
you are watching to the Time Shift Buffer.
You can ‘pause’ a TV programme or
repeat play any scene any time.
Recording is easy and you can record up
to 180 hours of video in SLP (Super Long
Play) record mode.
Before you start using this recorder,
complete the basic connections and initial
recorder 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 the operations of your
recorder.
Helpful Hints:
– If you have questions of if problems occur
during operation, please see the chapter
‘Troubleshooting’.
– If you need further assistance, please call
the customer support service for your
country. The corresponding telephone
numbers and email 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
– RF Antenna 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 programmed to
a specic region code.
This device will only play
Region 2 DVDs or DVDs
manufactured to be played in
all regions (‘ALL’) DVDs from
other regions cannot be played
on this recorder.
Copyright notice
The making of unauthorised copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programmes, 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.
About recycling
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. This
electronic equipment contains a large
number of materials that can be recycled.
If you are disposing of an old machine,
please take it to a recycling centre. Please
observe the local regulations regarding
disposal of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries, and old equipment.
ALL
2
Product Information
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Product Information (continued)
Special features
Pause ‘live’ TV
You can pause any ‘live’ TV programme
just by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key.
Resume playback by pressing the
PLAY/PAUSE key again.
SAT Record
You can record a programme from your
Satellite Receiver or any other connected
device. Ensure that the device is
connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT
socket
i.Link
i.Link, also known as ‘FireWire’ or
‘IEEE1394’ is a digital connection to
connect your camcorder to make high
quality copies of your camcorder video.
The connector is found on the front
panel of the DVD recorder.
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Main Unit
a b d ec f g h
i j
aSTANDBY-ON 1
– Turns on the recorder.
– Turns off the recorder to standby mode.
bDisc tray
cOPEN/CLOSEç
– Opens or closes the disc tray.
dSystem display panel
– Shows information about the current
status of the recorder.
eColoured indicators
– Red LED indicator lights up during
recording to a recordable DVD.
– Orange LED indicator lights up during
recording to the internal hard disk.
fPLAY/PAUSE u
– Pauses or resumes a live TV programme.
– Starts or pauses playback of any recorded
title or disc.
gRECORD z
– Starts recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
– Press repeatedly to add 30-minute
increments to the recording time.
Sockets behind the ap
Flip down the door as indicated by the
OPEN Xlabel on the front panel.
hCAM (VIDEO-L-AUDIO-R)
– Sockets for connecting composite video
and audio input cables from an analogue
camcorder, DVD player or VCR.
Press CAM on the remote control to
view the input source.
iUSB
– Socket to connect a USB ash drive, USB
memory reader or digital camera.
Press USB on the remote control to
view the USB contents menu.
Note: Only brands and models of digital
cameras which support USB Mass
Storage Device class standard are
supported.
jDV IN
– Socket to connect a digital camcorder
with an i.Link cable (also known as a
Firewire or IEEE1394 cable).
Press CAM twice on the remote control
to view the input source.
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Remote Control
a1
– Turns on the recorder.
– Turns off the recorder to standby mode.
bOPEN/CLOSEç
– Opens or closes the disc tray.
cTUNER
– Switches to tuner mode and to view live
TV programmes.
dDISPLAY
– Displays or hides the on-screen
information.
ePREV ./ NEXT >
– Skips to previous or next chapter/track.
– Press and hold to make a fast forward/
fast reverse search. In tuner mode,
replays or skips the current scene.
fRECORD z
– Starts recording the current TV
programme or the current video input
source.
– Press repeatedly to add 30-minute
increments to the recording time.
gPLAY/PAUSE u
– Pauses or resumes a live TV programme.
– Starts or pauses playback of any recorded
title or disc.
hSETUP
– Enters or exits the setup menu.
iWX:
– Cursor keys for moving to the left/right.
– In Time Shift mode, press and hold to
jump backward to the start or jump
forward to ‘LIVE’ mode of the Time Shift
Buffer.
ST:
– Cursor keys for moving up or down.
– In tuner mode, selects the next/previous
TV channel or the external input source
(EXT2).
jOK
– Conrms an entry or selection.
kHDD LIST
– Switches to HDD title menu and display
the list of HDD recordings.
lREPEAT 1/ALL
– Selects various repeat modes.
mSUBTITLE
– Selects a DVD subtitle language.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
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Remote Control (continued)
nNumeric keypad
– Selects a chapter/track number to play.
– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner
channel.
oTIMER
– Enters or exits the timer recording menu.
pSTOP x
– Stops playback/recording.
qDISC MENU
– Switches to disc mode and displays the
disc content menu.
rBACK
– Returns to the previous menu.
sZOOM
– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen
during playback
tCLEAR
– Clears the title name entry while in
editing mode.
– Clears the timer entry eld.
– Clears any marked segments in the Time
Shift Buffer.
uAUDIO
– Selects an audio language or channel.
vCAM
– Switches to the camcorder that is
connected to the CAM or DV IN sockets
on the front panel.
wUSB
– Switches to USB mode and displays the
USB content menu.
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
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Remote Control (continued)
Using the remote control
1
3
2
AOpen the battery compartment.
BInsert two batteries of type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
CClose the cover.
DPoint the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel
and select the desired function.
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, so they should be
disposed of properly.
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
Connecting the antenna
cables
These connections enable you to watch
and record TV programmes using the
recorder. If the antenna signal is
connected to the Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver, ensure that these devices are
turned on to watch or record the cable
programmes.
If you want to connect to a VCR
and/or a Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver, see the chapter “Step 2 :
Optional Connections” for details.
Helpful Hint:
– Depending on the current connections to
your TV (directly from an off-air antenna or
Cable box or VCR), you may have to
disconnect some of the cables before you can
make the above connection.
AConnect the existing Antenna/Cable TV
signal [or from the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver (RF OUT or TO TV)] to the
ANTENNA-IN socket on the
recorder.
BConnect an RF antenna cable from the
TV-OUT socket on the recorder to
the antenna input socket on your TV
(VHF/UHF RF IN).
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV
EXT1
TO VCR/SAT
EXT2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
S-VIDEO IN
TV
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SCART IN
A
B
Antenna Cable
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
Connecting the video cable
You can view playback from the recorder.
Choose only one of the options below to
make your video connection.
– For a standard TV, see option 1, 2 or 3.
– For a progressive scan TV, see option
4.
Helpful Hint:
– Audio connection is required if you are
using the Y Pb Pr, S-VIDEO or CVBS socket
to connect your TV. See ‘Connecting the
audio cables’.
Option 1: Using a SCART socket
Connect a scart cable (not supplied) from
the EXT1 TO TV socket on the
recorder to the corresponding scart
input socket on the TV.
Helpful Hint:
– Connect any additional devices to EXT2
TO VCR/SAT socket on the recorder.
Option 2: Using an S-Video socket
Connect an 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.
Option 3: Using a Video (CVBS)
socket
Connect a composite video cable (yellow
- not 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.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV
EXT1
TO VCR/SAT
EXT2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
Y
R
L
S-VIDEO IN
TV
SCART IN
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
TO TV
EXT1
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
S-VIDEO IN
TV
SCART IN
A
B
Option 4: Using the Component
video socket/ Connecting to a
Progressive Scan TV
The progressive scan video quality is only
available when using a Y Pb Pr connection
and a progressive scan TV. 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 cable (red/white - not
supplied) from the AUDIO L/R sockets
on the recorder to the audio input
sockets on the TV.
Option 4
Note:
To enable the Y Pb Pr (YUV) connection,
you must set the recorder’s video output
correctly.
AMake an additional video connection
from the recorder your TV using Scart,
S-Video or CVBS.
BTurn on your TV to the correct viewing
channel for the above video connections.
CWhen installation and set-up is complete,
change the video output setting of this
recorder as follows:
1) Press SETUP.
2) Move to { Video } > { Video
Output } > { YUV P-Scan }. Press OK
to conrm.
To activate Progressive Scan output, see
‘Other Information – Setting up
Progressive Scan feature’ for details.
DSwitch your TV to the correct viewing
channel for the component video
connection. (See your TV user manual
for details).
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Connecting the audio cables
This connection enables you to listen to
the sound. This connection is not
required if the recorder is connected to
the TV using the SCART cable.
Option 1: Using an audio cable
You can connect the recorder to a two
channel stereo system or receiver to
enjoy the stereo sound system.
Connect an audio cable (red/white - not
supplied) from the AUDIO L/R sockets
to the audio input sockets of the
connected device.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
Option 2: Using a coaxial cable
You can connect the recorder to an AV
amplier/receiver with a digital
multichannel sound decoder to enjoy
multichannel surround sound.
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied).
from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
socket to the digital coaxial input socket
of the receiver/ amplier (or labelled as
COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL IN).
Helpful Hint:
– Before you start operating, set the
appropriate audio output settings. Otherwise,
no sound or noise interference may occur.
See the chapter “Setup Menu Options -
{ Audio } settings - { Digital Output }” for
details.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV
EXT1
TO VCR/SAT
EXT2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
DIGITAL IN
STEREO /TV
Option 2
Option 1
AV amplier/
receiver
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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 the chapter “Step 1: Basic Recorder
Connections – Connecting the antenna
cables” for details.
Option 2 (see the above illustration)
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has a scart output socket,
AKeep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
BConnect a scart cable (not supplied) from
the EXT1 TO TV socket on the
recorder to the corresponding scart
input socket on the TV.
CConnect another scart cable (not
supplied) from the EXT2 TO VCR/
SAT socket on the recorder to the scart
output socket (usually labelled as TV
OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver.
Helpful Hint:
– If your TV is connected to the recorder via
the COMPONENT VIDEO (Y Pb Pr) sockets,
connect the external cable box/ satellite
receiver to the EXT2 TO VCR/SAT socket.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV
EXT1
TO VCR/SAT
EXT2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
TV
SCART IN
C
B
Back of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
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COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
CVBS OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV
EXT1
TO VCR/SAT
EXT2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
SCART OUT SCART IN
S-VIDEO IN
TV
??
???
?
??
??
???
?
???
SCART IN
A
B
C
D
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
Back of a VCR
(Example only)
Connecting to a VCR or
other similar device
This connection enables you to record
from a video tape to the hard disk. The
connected VCR can be used for playback
even when the recorder is turned off.
Note:
Your new recorder can replace the VCR
for all your recording needs. Just unplug
all the connections to your VCR.
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 an RF antenna cable from the
TV-OUT socket on the recorder to
the antenna input socket on your TV
(usually labelled as ANT, ANTENNA IN,
RF IN).
CConnect a scart cable (not supplied) from
the EXT1 TO TV socket on the
recorder to the corresponding scart
input socket on the TV.
DConnect another scart cable (not
supplied) from the EXT2 TO VCR/
SAT socket on the recorder to the scart
output socket on the VCR (usually
labelled as TV OUT or TO 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 this recorder.
CableAntenna
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