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2-895-172-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-HXD1065
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Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – WARNING 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power To reduce the risk of fire or electric supply. shock, do not expose this apparatus � To prevent fire or shock hazard, to rain or moisture. Disposal of Old Electrical do not place objects filled with To avoid electrical shock, do not liquids, such as vases, on the & Electronic Equipment open the cabinet. Refer servicing to apparatus. qualifi
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� Do not attempt to replace or On placement upgrade the hard disk by � Place the recorder in a location Precautions yourself, as this may result in with adequate ventilation to malfunction. prevent heat build-up in the This equipment has been tested recorder. If the hard disk drive should and found to comply with the � Do not place the recorder on a malfunction, you cannot recover limits set out in the EMC soft surface such as a rug that lost data. The hard disk drive is Directive
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Copyrights Copy guard function About this manual � Television programmes, films, Since the recorder has a copy � In this manual, the internal video tapes, discs, and other guard function, programmes hard disk drive is written as materials may be copyrighted. received through an external “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a Unauthorized recording of tuner (not supplied) may contain general reference for the HDD, such material may be contrary copy protection signals (copy DVDs, or CDs unless to the
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recordable and playable discs for video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recordable and playable discs for JPEG image files . . .
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Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time
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GUIDE Plus+ (For satellite, cable, terrestrial users only) . . . . .70 Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Learning the common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus
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Managing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Erasing albums on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Editing an album title on the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Before Editi
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Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Clock and Language Settings (Basic) (Digital Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) (Analogue Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs for video Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalising) Hard disk drive Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD HDD (internal) unnecessary to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW +VR mode compatible players + RW (DVD+RW (automatically finalised) VIDEO) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR compatible players -RWVR mode mode (
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Recordable and playable discs for JPEG image files Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalising) Copying JPEG image files to a DATA DVD to view or Hard disk drive Formatting copy on other DVD players HDD (internal) unnecessary that JPEG image files can be played Playable JPEG image files on DVD players that JPEG Format in image files can be played — DATA DVD DATA DVD DATA DVD (finalisation necessary (page 35) dependin
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Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVD- RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video DVD VIDEO DVD mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs. If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in CD CD music CD format DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs
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Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side HDD 300 with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 standard, playback on this product is not DVD+R DL 49 guaranteed. * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. b Notes � Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Note
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 23. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 161) for a list of supplied accessories. � Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. � You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video
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Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in the “Video” setup (page 142). Note that this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the SMARTL
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A: Receiving Freeview (For Digital Mode) Use this hookup if you can receive Freeview. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall TV to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) to DIGITAL AERIAL IN to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT DVD recorder : Signal flow 16
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Hookups and Settings B: Receiving cable or satellite (For Analogue Mode) With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver. Wall Set top box controller (page 15) Set top box receiver ANT IN TO TV *2 SCART cord (not supplie
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C: Receiving terrestrial (For Analogue Mode) Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are connecting just an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall to ANALOG AERIAL IN DVD recorder to ANALOG AERIAL OUT TV to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 18
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Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. B D INPUT COMPONENT Component VIDEO IN VIDEO Audio/video cord video cord Y (green) (not supplied) (not supplied) PB/CB (blue) L PR/CR AUDIO (red) R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) to COMPONEN
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b Notes A SCART input jack � Do not connect more than one type of video cord When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to between the recorder and your TV at the same “S Video” or “RGB” (page 27), use a time. SCART cord that conforms to the selected � When you connect the recorder to your TV via the signal. SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. B Video input jack If necessary, press TV t on the remote to return You will enjoy sta
