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HDD/DVD RECORDER
Instruction Manual
Model No. DV-DS161E (UK)
DV-DS81E (UK)
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The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dedicated circuit; DO NOT OPEN That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUC- Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be TIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SER- certain. VICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, RISK OF ELEC
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Important for United Kingdom The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are availabl
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Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-43 Contents General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .28 ® Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30 ® Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 HDD, DVD, DivX file or Video CD . . . . . . . .31-33 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Accessories . . .
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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-52 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-72 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Time Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Display on other Recorders or Players . . . . .65 Basic R
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Introduction About the Symbol Display To ensure proper use of this product, please read this “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- and indicates that the function explained in this ence. owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Notes on Discs Symbol Us
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Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video and Audio Cables • Remote Control • RF Cable for TV • SCART Cable • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) • Instruction Manual Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household rubbish. Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW •DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. • These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can
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The recordable DVD discs (Example) DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R (DL) DVD-RAM Maxell (4x, 8x) Maxell (4x, 8x) Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) Maxell (2.4x, 4x) Maxell (2.4x) Maxell (3x, 5x) SONY (8x, 16x) SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x) Victor (1x, 4x) TDK (2.4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x) - TDK (4x, 8x) TDK (4x) TDK (2x) Philips (4x) - - Verbatim (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (2x) Ricoh (2.4x) - - Panasonic (2x, 4x) Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x) - HP (2.4x, 4x) - - Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW disc is recorded using a person
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x x Exemption of liability concerning About the internal hard disk compensation of recorded contents drive If the recorder fails to record or play back because The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of a fault, Hitachi will not accept any responsibil- of equipment. Please use the recorder following the ity for compensation for HDD contents (recorded guidelines below to protect against possible HDD program data, etc.) or loss of them, or any direct or failure. indirect damage. This
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Card useable on this unit (DV-DS161E only) • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD) • Secure Digital Card (SD) • Multi Media Card (MMC) • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32 • Only use the memory cards recommended above. Regarding Write Protect For cards that have a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the card. Inserting/Removing the Memory Card Insert CF or MD Insert SD, MMC, SMC,
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® DivX Disc-related terms ® DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression ® DVD-RAM standard for video.You will be able to play DivX DVD-RAM disc can be formatted in DVD-Video movies using this recorder. Recording format (VR mode). This type of disc is able DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. and is to be rewritten and edited. used under license. DVD +R (Double Layer) Title (DVD video discs only) Double layer recording technology offer
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Front Panel abcdefg h i j k lmnoo p q a POWER button k Remote Sensor Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Point the recorder remote control here. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ” l INPUT4 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) shows ON and “1” shows electrical power Connect the audio/video output of an external stand-by.) source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). bc DVD/HDD Set the recorder’s mode to DVD or HDD. m INPUT 4 (S-VIDEO IN) Connect the S-Video output of an ex
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Remote Control CHP ADD: (page 55) Inserts a REC MODE: (page 47) Selects chapter marker when the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or playing/recording. EP). CLEAR: (page 33, 42) Removes a REPEAT: (page 32, 38) Repeat track number on the Program List chapter, track, title, all. or a mark on the Marker Search RETURN (O) (page 20, 31) menu. - Removes the menu. DISC MENU/LIST: (page 33, 53) - Display the menu of a video CD Accesses menu on a DVD disc. with PBC. Switches between Title List- m / M (SCAN): (p
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Hookup and Settings Rear Panel abcde f g h i j kl m n a AERIAL i Cooling fan Connect the aerial to this terminal. j AC Power Cord b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with audio inputs. k RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. TV/monitor d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE l AUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right) SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect the audio output of an external source Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. (Audio system
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SCART connection Connections to Your TV Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on • Make one of the following connections, depending the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV on the capabilities of your existing equipment. using the scart cable (T). • When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PRO- Video connection GRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEO OUTPUT Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the switch to COMPONENT. When using the SCART video in jack on the TV using the video
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Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel A X O decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
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Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER Accessory Audio/Video jack Connections Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder. You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus pro- TV grammes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to VCR, Cable Box, or the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead Satellite Tuner, etc. from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set the pro
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Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to DV tapes to DVD. the audio/video out jacks on your accessory compo- nent, using audio/video cables. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN Note: jack of this recorder. If you use the S-VIDEO IN jac
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6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press Using the Home Menu ENTER to confirm your selection. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Some items require additional steps. Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback 7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. Note: Press b to go back to the previous level. 2. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select a media you want. Options appear. 3. Use the v / V an
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Program Edit Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV chan- You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, nels manually. move, etc.). When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears. 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting. • [PR] indicates the selected programme position. • [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the recorder tu
